6 Office Supplies You Actually Need In The Kitchen

These pro tips can save you time—and money.

- Martha C. White

I HAVE A HOME OFFICE, so my workspace and my kitchen aren’t separated by much, which may be why certain office supplies have migrated from my desk to my kitchen cabinets.

As it turns out, food bloggers and pro organizers also vouch for this odd combination. There are a handful of office supplies that are at least as useful for cooking as for working. Here are experts’ faves—and a few of my own.

BLACK SHARPIE MARKER

First secret to saving money in the kitchen? Write on everything. Specifically, write down the date you stuck those leftovers in the fridge or freezer, the month and year you opened a new jar of spices, and so on.

Don’t take my word for it; black Sharpies are an essential tool in commercial kitchens too. Pro chefs rely on them to date and label food and identify their own personal equipment like knives.

MASKING TAPE