A food prep gadget from TV chef Jamie Oliver has been described as a kitchen essential.According to a list of eight must-have kitchen gadgets by USAWeekend.com, the Jamie Oliver Flavour Shaker makes light work of crushing garlic, peppercorns, fresh herbs, nuts and other foods.Indeed, the website quoted Allison Lewis Clapp, food director of Real Simple magazine, who praised the ease of use and efficiency of the product.A modern mortar and pestle, this gadget lets you prepare pesto and other dips with just a few amazing shakes, she said. I was absolutely wowed by it.Elsewhere, the website listed a giant spatuala as one of its indispensable kitchen utensils.It claimed that the product is a valuable aid for people who enjoy baking, while also being a lifesaver for those who are baking-averse.Meanwhile, recent research by money.co.uk found that a significant proportion of home buyers fail to budget for additional maintenance work like having a new kitchen sink or set of taps installed.