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Non-toxic, practical and romantic kitchen items
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items I am consciously building my kitchen in a non-toxic way over the last few years. These are the practical items I have bought and loved. I have always wanted to build a home that connects me to my roots and brings joy to my family - a romantic kitchen...
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Cleaner
Storage
Countertop
Cookware
Cleaner
This is not 100% non-toxic as I am transitioning slowly. I use more vinegar based natural cleaners and less plastic
No plastic and easy to hold while doing dishes. Doesn't leave any scratches and safe to use of delicate items.
Bamboo Scrubber - No Plastic
I only use vinegar, water and very little soap. Keeps all my stainless steel and brass cookware clean and shiny. Great to use on countertops, especially after cooking meat
White Distilled Vinegar - For cleaning
Storage
I have a 9-5 so I meal-prep my dinners for 3 days a week (I don’t feel like heating after that, so I prep ingredients for the other 2 nights). I am building an ingredient household so I tend to have varieties of pulses and grains which need airtight ...
Perfect for meal-prep, microwave and sometimes I bake in the oven (~350F). Glass is always better than plastic
Glass Storage containers
I use this only for storing dry items like rice, pasta, powders, dry fruits/nuts, pulses
Stackable Storage for Pulses, Nuts and Grains
Countertop
I am trying to build a kitchen that feels like my grandma’s home and a place that feels good to cook in and have happy memories.
Brass Masala Spice box or Masala Dani. My mother had one of these and I wanted one for my family too
P-TAL Brass Masala Dani Spice Box Set
This dispenser looks great on the counter, is amber glass so will slow down oxidation of the olive oil when kept outside
Glass Olive Oil Dispenser
This ghee pot reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen
Brass Ghee pot/ Clarified Butter Pot - P-TAL
This was a valentine’s day gift from my husband. Looks so beautiful and quaint in my kitchen and i love it. Fully functional as a tea kettle for those fall afternoons
MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Tea Kettle
Cookware
I have a gas cooktop that I use more than my oven. These cookware are mostly Stainless Steel, brass or cast iron. They last a lifetime with love and care
Perfect all purpose stainless steel pan. I use it for pasta sauces , curries, stewing, braising, stir fry. Nice volume and All Clad is a life long brand ( even Chefs use)
All-Clad D3 3-Qt Stainless Steel Sauté Pan
I use this stainless steel cutting board for meat, vegetables and anything else. Its more hygienic than using wooden cutting board for meat/fish and can be cleaned easily.
Stainless Steel Cutting Board
Perfect Seasoned Cast Iron skillet - doesn't require seasoning for first use. Wipe clean or if scrub with Chainmail scrubber (Lodge or others) after your food is all dried up. Apply a thin layer of oil and warm the pan slightly and keep the pan dry (...
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet
For all chutneys, grinding small spices - dry and wet. If you find mortar and pestle (all regions) or Silbatta (Indian) more comfortable than Molcahete (Latin American), they are pretty good options too
Molcajete
Seasoned flat pan/ round cast iron griddle that I use to make crepes, dosa and Indian bread (roti/naan/paratha). I also bake pizzas in this
8 Inch Round Seasoned Cast Iron Griddle
This Le Crueset enameled cast iron French oven is suited for a family of 2/3 - really infuses the flavor of any gravy based dishes (dal, chicken/mutton curry), soups. Its not as heavy or expensive as the Dutch oven so its a great beginner friendly op...
Le Creuset 2-Qt Round Enameled Cast-Iron Oven
This is a great, high quality German brand for knives but they also have a Japanese style Suntoku knife which is smaller than standard Chef’s knife. I find it more comfortable. They have discount sales too. I just use this knife for everything.
Wusthof Suntoku Knife