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Quality kitchen items I actually use and love
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items I love cooking for the people I love. I’ve found that quality tools make my time in the kitchen more enjoyable and I’m much happier with the end result. Sometimes that means spending a little extra on a quality product that will last. This is a list ...
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Cookware
Cutlery
Small Appliances
Cookware
Good cookware can make your life easier or harder and if you’re in a crunch, you don’t have time for it to work against you. Here are a few of my staples.
Sears like traditional cast iron but still great for dishes with sauces and gravy as well.
Signature Everyday Pan | Le Creuset®
The BEST non-stick pan I’ve ever used anywhere without having to worry about scratching a coating. I’ve never found a skillet that actually does WIPE clean; this one does.
Essential Non-stick Ceramic Fry Pan | Le Creuset®
Makes the most beautiful sauces and so easy to clean!
Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Saucepan
The key to a beautifully seared steak at home is a cast iron skillet. And there isn’t anything to be scared of…you really can’t ruin cast iron.
Classic Cast Iron Skillets
Cutlery
Dull knives slow you down and can arguably be more dangerous than good, sharp knives. Invest in knives that are comfortable in your hand and work with you instead of against you. The first knife I invested in was a Viking Chef’s knife. I fell in love...
I use this knife several times a week. Sometimes you don’t need an 8” blade for the job at hand. I have this one in the Classic Ikon, but it is no longer available in that series.
Classic 6" Hollow Edge Chef's Knife
Perfect for those small jobs like fruit and smaller vegetables.
WÜSTHOF Classic Ikon Paring Knife, 3 1/2"
Great for slicing! I have both sizes.
WÜSTHOF Classic Ikon Hollow-Edge Santoku Knife
Slices through tomato peels so easily. As a southern girl who loves a good tomato sandwich in the summer, this is a favorite in my kitchen. I have it in the Classic Ikon but it is no longer available in the Ikon collection.
WÜSTHOF Classic Tomato Knife, 5"
A good serrated knife is the key to not completely collapsing that light, airy loaf or baguette before you’re even able to serve it to guests.
WÜSTHOF Classic Ikon Double-Serrated Bread Knife, 9"
We have this set in the Classic Ikon and my husband raves about how easy it is to just slice right through a beef tenderloin and turkey.
WÜSTHOF Classic Straight Carving Knife & Meat Fork Set
Admittedly, this set is an investment. However, they sure do make it easier to cut a steak.
Classic Ikon 4-Piece Steak Knife Set
Small Appliances
My daily cup of coffee with the best crema. I also got an aeroccino 4, but I don’t use it as often as I expected. However, I love this so much that I also got a Vertuo+ Pop for my office at work.
Nespresso VertuoPlus Deluxe Coffee Maker & Espresso Machine By De'Longhi
What I started with. It still works beautifully, after 14 years. I just wanted to upgrade to the larger bowl lift option. I gave this one to my mom.
KitchenAid® Artisan Stand Mixer, 5-qt
What I have now. I haven’t found anything yet that it can’t handle.
KitchenAid® Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, 7-qt