Kitchen gadgets fall into one of two categories in my home. Either they are relegated to the back of the drawer, or they become indispensable, and I am pretty sure that this 3 in 1 Avocado tool will become the latter.

Made of high-quality stainless steel this will split, pit and extract the flesh in a speedily efficient manner.

I tasted my first Avocado Pear, as it was called back then, in 1978, and was immediately addicted, though I could never have dreamed of smashed Avocado on toast becoming a thing.

Avocados are on the menu most weeks in the Rowan kitchen, but it can be a bit of a faff.

Sharp knife to split the pear or remove the skin, thumb to remove the stone, washing of said thumb, and spoon to scoop out the flesh. I have become used to this necessary process, so far so messy, (especially if the Avocado is very ripe.) until I discovered the 3 in 1 Avocado kitchen utensil.

Being ergonomic and well balanced makes it comfortable to grip, and at the risk of sounding geeky, a joy to use.

The sharp edge of the slicing blade makes short work of the Avocado whilst the small teeth of the pitter remove the stone quickly, easily and safely with a simple twist. 

Finally, the spoon which is integrated into the blade, is contoured to fit the shape of the fruit and easily and thoroughly separates the flesh from the skin. 

This would be a great Father’s Day gift, stocking filler or token wedding present perhaps.

It is the tool that I didn’t know that I needed until now, but wouldn’t be without.

Available from John Lewis RRP £21.95