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My go-to Kitchen items for making homemade food all week
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I make nearly every Breakfast, lunch, and dinner from scratch, and some snacks as well, for a family of 6.  These items help me do it a little more effortlessly.
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Baking & Desserts
 
Kids & Toddler
 
Food Storage
 
Cooking & Serving
 
Coffee & Drinks
 
Kitchen Appliances

Baking & Desserts

Muffins, Cakes, Ice Cream, OH MY

 
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These make it so easy to pop out the muffins.  The two pack makes it easy to make big batches and then store them in the freezer for later.
CAKETIME Mini Muffin Pan 24 Cups Nonstick 2 Pack
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I use these to make tiered birthday cakes for my kids :)
TeamFar 3-Piece Round Cake Pan Set, Non-Stick
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I love this brand for all my cookie sheets and cake pans. Still non-stick after 3 years.
Gotham Steel 9x13 Rectangular Nonstick Pan
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We've made SO MANY delicious ice creams with this
KITCHOOD Ice Cream Maker Attachment 2-Qt
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Kids & Toddler

I've tried several versions of these items, these are the ones that work best for the task.

 
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Square shape minimizes wasted bread, and this one seals from top and bottom, so it doesn't squish the jelly out!
Uncrustables Sandwich Maker Sealer Cutter
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QUARTERS grapes, super easily, I even use this for mini corndogs!
Grape & Tomato Cutter Tool for Toddlers
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We LOVE cherries, but the kids don't know how to spit out the pits.
Stainless Steel Multi-Function Olive & Cherry Pitter
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Food Storage

Buying in bulk saves money, but only if you store it in a way that keeps it from spoiling

 
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Fit spaghetti perfectly.
4 PCS 4.2 QT Airtight Food Storage Containers
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These store my flour, beans, and rice.
Chef's Path 7qt Airtight Food Storage Set of 4
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Cooking & Serving

I've focused on switching to glass and metal for most things to do with food.

 
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If you're from the south you already know…
Bacon Grease Container w/ Strainer & Spatula
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So helpful to have a quick reference on the side of the fridge and these times have never failed me.
Instant Pot Magnetic Cheat Sheet - 7x6 Guide
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Replaces the cans of nonstick spray!
YARRAMATE 16oz Glass Olive Oil Sprayer w/ Stickers
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I switched from plastic to metal, especially for things that go in heat.
Cuisinart Stainless Steel Pasta Server
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I switched from plastic to metal for things that go in heat for our food.
Artisan 3-Piece 13" Stainless Steel Spoon Set
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Coffee & Drinks

I don't get too fancy with my coffee, but these are must haves.

 
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I broke my glass one, so I'll stick with plastic, which I guess is okay since it's not getting heated.
Cold Brew Coffee Maker 64oz Tritan Pitcher
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Even works for collagen peptides or protein powder.
Venigo Handheld Milk Frother, Battery Operated (Green)
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Kitchen Appliances

 
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Super helpful for following exact baking recipes, packaging up meats, etc
Etekcity Digital Kitchen Scale, 22lb, USB
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This is a splurge, but I love it!
Ninja All-in-One Blender & Food Processor TB401
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