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Quality Kitchen Basics
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items High quality kitchen tools I own and love. We eat all but one or two meals a week at home, and cooking from scratch brings me so much joy! These are tools that make cooking even more enjoyable.
Cast iron holds heat for even cooking. A well seasoned cast iron is perfect for searing, simmering, eggs, and even baking. Avoid high acidity foods, though.
10.25 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Baker's Skillet
These are fantastic, though they don't last forever. We recently upgraded our 5 year old 8" to a 12", which gives you so much more room for pancakes!
HA1 Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware - All-Clad
This knife meets all my metal nerd/cook need criteria. Nice weight, full tang, holds an edge beautifully.
WÜSTHOF Chef's Knives - WÜSTHOF - Official Online Store
The gold standard. These are work horses, I've purchased some sizes, but some I've had handed down. They last that long!
Pyrex Clear Glass Bowls
I bought this blender when my old one couldn't get my homemade hot sauce smooth enough. This makes pillowy soft smoothies, perfectly blends hot sauce, and makes the silkiest peanut butter. You can also use the food processor attachments to slice vege...
Pitcher Blenders & Personal Smoothie Makers - Ninja Kitchen
Lodge customer service is unparalleled. I had one crack when removing a loaf of sourdough bread, and they replaced no questions asked! High quality, and a good bit less expensive than other brands.
Essential Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven | Shop Online
I've had my for over 10 years, and they still work beautifully. Use instead of parchment paper or aluminum foil for hard to clean items.
Baking Mats SILPAT
These store so nicely. Unlike spoons that are hooked together, you can use and wash just one. However, the magnetic handles stick to each other and don't get lost in the drawer.
Spring Chef Magnetic Measuring Spoons Set
My inner metal need takes over... copper is very conductive, and helps with even heating. However, stainless is a better metal to have in contact with your food. This brings the best of both worlds!
Copper Core Cookware for Better Heat Control | All-Clad
Our cutting board is now over 10 years old, and still in great condition. And honestly, we didn't take that great of care of it. It still treats us well! I love the one with the "moat" around the board to catch things that drip. A must for watermelon...
Boos Block Wooden Cutting Boards - Maple, Cherry, & Walnut ...
I bought the glass snapwear when my oldest was 2. I was so worried she was going to smash one on our tile floors, bit they have ALL survived for 8 years. We use them daily for food prep and leftover storage.
Snapware Locking Lid Plastic & Glass Food Storage Containers
I have a blade grinder from college (18 years ago?!) That we use for spice grinding. Some spices are just better ground fresh (cumin being our favorite to grinder fresh).
Burr Mill & Blade Coffee Grinders
These are in constant use. Rosting vegetables, sheet pan eggs or pancakes, fresh bread, or just drip catching for something else.
Naturals® Baker's Half Sheet | Aluminum Baking Sheet - Nordic Ware
Pricy, but regularly considered to be the best options among mixers.
Stand Mixers | KitchenAid
When I started my sourdough journey, my goal was to make it as easy as possible. This bread machine is customizable to the point you can make real sourdough sandwich bread.
Breadmakers & Bread Machines - Zojirushi Online Store