Summer Kitchen Tips: Outdoor Cooking Accessories
Take Your Kitchen Outside
Summer cooking means grilling, picnics, and outdoor entertaining. The right accessories make outdoor food prep as clean and efficient as indoor cooking.
Outdoor Cutting Station
A large stainless steel cutting board is ideal for outdoor use because it does not absorb marinades, resists bacteria in warm temperatures, and cleans with a quick rinse from the garden hose. Unlike wood, stainless steel will not warp from heat or moisture exposure.
Rinsing Fresh Produce
Set up an over-the-sink colander over a large bowl or basin outdoors for washing garden vegetables, berries, and herbs. The telescopic arms also span most outdoor utility sinks.
Post-Grill Cleanup
The silicone drying mat provides a heat-resistant surface for placing hot grill tools and serving utensils. Its non-slip base stays put on outdoor tables, and it wipes clean in seconds.
Keeping Drinks Cold and Clean
Summer means iced drinks. A glass rinser at your indoor kitchen sink lets you quickly rinse glasses between different beverages — lemonade to iced tea to water — without a full wash each time.
Summer Care Tips
- Bring stainless steel accessories indoors after use — UV exposure can affect non-slip pads
- Clean colanders immediately after use outdoors to prevent sun-baked residue
- Store the iroko board indoors — direct sunlight can dry out the wood
Find everything for your summer kitchen in the Velgrina Collection.