Hurt myself. Again. Hard to type. Even harder to work in the kitchen. Thank goodness for the Staybowlizer!

But before I start singing the praises of my new favorite kitchen helper, let’s talk about ME…

Between all the writing I do and the constant kitchen activity, I got me some vicious carpal tunnel syndrome in my left hand (I even have the ugly wrist brace to prove it). In addition to curating this fabulous website, I’m a culinary consultant… so I really can’t afford to miss a day’s work.

Thank goodness I met the Staybowlizer folks at the International Housewares Show in March (where they won an Innovation Award).

The sturdy Staybowlizer really is like a third hand in the kitchen (or in my case, a second hand). It holds your bowl in place so you can whisk your vinaigrette and stir your batter without your bowl dancing off the countertop.

This is a great alternative to the “damp towel ring” many of us have used to steady a bowl on the counter. The suction-like bottom keeps the Staybowlizer where you want it, and the tapered opening lets you tilt and angle the bowl for easier whipping.

You can also invert the 8¾-inch Staybowlizer ring on top of a pan of boiling water to create a double boiler. It’s made of BPA-free FDA standard food-safe silicone and is microwave and oven safe to 500°F.

Best part? It’s dishwasher safe. And, it comes in a lot of cool colors, so it even looks nice on your table as a trivet.

You can find it on Amazon.com or TheGrommet.com.

Here’s a great video that will show you what it’s all about:

Watching me baste the turkey used to be great for a laugh.

I’d carefully squeeze the bulb, place it in the turkey drippings and gently, and oh so carefully, release the squeeze on top of the bird. Perfect.

But then I’d try to baste the wings or underside and SPLAT! I’d hit the wall of the oven, or the oven door or the dog (yes, it really happened, but he loved it).

No longer.

Tovolo has come up with the Easy Reach Bulb Baster… an angled, dripless silicone baster that lets you easily maneuver around the turkey (or chicken or roast), directing juices exactly where you want them to go.

Genius.

Because the baster maximizes suction, drips are minimized… no more rogue squirting! A pair of feet holds the tip off the counter and the shape of the bulb allows it to sit upright and not roll around. It’s temperature resistant to 450°F.

It comes with 3 dripless tips: a wide one for suctioning shallow pan juices, a basting brush tip and a regular basting tip. A cleaning brush is also included.

The kids are disappointed that I got this nifty new tool just in time for Thanksgiving and spoiled their fun. But you know who’s really upset?

The dog.