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Must haves for the Home Chefs!
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items These are some of my favorite kitchen finds for anyone who loves to be in the kitchen like I do! From morning coffee to a decadent dessert, these are the items that I find myself using almost every single day and cannot imagine functioning without th...
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Morning Coffee
For Feeling like a Chef
A Sweet Treat!!
Morning Coffee
I’ve recently gotten really into my morning latte! Here is everything I use to make sure I am brewing the perfect cup
Great Beginner Espresso Machine!
I bought this machine as a step into the espresso world after using the Nespresso for a few years. The price of pods encouraged me to make the switch.
I was intrigued by this delonghi machine as my husband loves co...
Dedica Duo Espresso Machine with Cold Brew EC890M
How is something so simple so amazing!? Put this under your heavy appliance to easily move them around!
VEVOR Appliance Slider, Medium 13 x 16-inch, Rolling Sliding Tray with Rubber Wheels & Hollow Handle, Easy to Clean, Natural Wood
A good grinder is essential! I did a lot of research and landed on the Shardor - it’s a flat burr grinder for an amazing price. So far it’s been consistent and I have pulled great shots!
SHARDOR 64mm Burr Coffee Grinder, 100 Settings
Okay so maybe not “necessary” but I love it! I really didn’t want bags of coffee sitting on my counter and this looked so much sleeker! I love that you can change the dates so I put the roast date on there to monitor freshness
Veken Airtight Stainless Steel Coffee Canister
The perfect cups for your espresso shots! I love that they are clear so I can really see the shot while it’s brewing
Double-Walled Borosilicate Glasses for Espresso, Macchiatos and More
Like I said, bottomless portafilter is a must!!! This really helps me to diagnose any issues with the shot and nothing is more satisfying than watching the perfect pull in these!
De'Longhi Dedica/SMEG 51mm Bottomless Portafilter (Rosewood)
The magnetic dosing funnel has saved me so much mess! Literally forgot it a few times and espresso was everywhere haha
51mm Espresso Dosing Funnel with Magnetic | Compatible with CASABREWS/Delonghi 51mm Portafilter | Sits On the Outside of the Portafilter | Black - Walmart.com
Essential for brewing the perfect shot!
For the delonghi I do either 14g of beans for pressurized basket it came with or 16g of beans if using my bottomless portafilter
Maestri House Mini Coffee Scale w/ Timer USB-C
A spring loaded tamper is a must!! The tamper the delonghi comes with is awful so definitely recommend an upgrade!
Normcore V5 Spring Loaded Tamper - Titanium Coating Base
The WDT tool should be used every single time to break up clumps!
6 Prong WDT Tool
The cutest mugs!! I’ve been obsessed with butterflies and was so excited to find this print with Lenox!
Lenox Butterfly Meadow 12 oz. Multi White Porcelain Mug (Set of 4) 891271
I use this as a base to make all of my coffee syrups! I do 1:1 this + water and then you can add cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla - whatever your heart desires! Heat until boiling and then simmer 10 min. Cool completely then store!
Lakanto Monkfruit Classic Sweetener - 16oz
Keeps your drinks cold FOREVER!
I was hesitant to join in on the Stanley hype but we finally got a fridge that we could get water from so I knew I needed a water bottle. I ended up deciding to try the Stanley and I am so happy did!!! absolutely love...
Stanley 1913
For Feeling like a Chef
I absolutely love to cook. These are some of the items that I find myself using every single day! These are all things I could not live without now
Investing in an end grain wood cutting board is so worth it! Not only are the beautiful but they are so much safer to cut on and will help reduce exposure to microplastics!! I use mine every single day and then use mineral oil on it once dry about tw...
Walnut End Grain Cutting Board
So easy to use! For the first 30 days, I used every time I used the board and then after that I’ve been doing about twice per month
Cutting Board Care Kit
Such a quality knife!
Listen, these knives are not cheap but they are certainly worth it! They are so good that I have two now!
The material are quality and the knife cuts like butter. Definitely make sure you have a knife sharpener and clean/sto...
Premium Kitchen Knives for Every Chef
This is a great knife set! I knew I wanted one that included the meat scissors because I like to buy bulk meat and then cut it to freeze!
Buy ZWILLING TWIN Signature Knife block set | ZWILLING.COM
I used to NEVER sharpen my knives and my goodness what a mistake that was. A dull knife is so dangerous!! Please make sure to sharpen your knives
ZWILLING Razor-Sharp 4-Stage Pull Through Knife Sharpener with Shear Sharpener, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery
I have saved SO much money by owning one of these!
This thing paid for itself almost immediately, hands down one of my most used kitchen items. I use it for so many things from obviously freezing meats or leftovers to portioning out lunches for the...
Vacuum Sealers
I LOVE my Dutch oven!
This was the thing I was most excited to receive from my wedding registry. As someone who absolutely loves to cook, a le creuset was something I was dying to own. It has lived up to the hype! It’s extremely solid, cooks food s...
Dutch Ovens Shop
After using Teflon for years I finally decided to upgrade to safer options! I mainly use stainless steel but some things just stick too much so these are great to use for meals that might “stick”
Fry Pan Duo
This is a great stainless steel set! Again, I wanted to be as close to non toxic as possible so I threw out all of my old teflon pans and switched to stainless steel, ceramic and cast iron!
Cuisinart Chef's Classic 10pc Stainless Steel Cookware Set - 77-10
Definitely invest in a cast iron skillet! This staub one was also on my registry and it’s been perfect to cook with. Make sure to properly care for them!
Staub Cast Iron 12-In Frying Pan in Black - 1004498 at Home Depot
Silicone utensils to protect your pans and of course keep things non toxic!! Do not use plastic utensils PLEASE
Beautiful 6-Piece Silicone Kitchen Utensil Tool Set with Rotating Rack by Drew Barrymore, Porcini Taupe - Walmart.com
I also like to use wooden utensils!
Kisportee Wooden Spoons for Cooking, Non-Stick Teak Wooden Cooking Utensils Set with Hooks, Wooden Kitchen Utensils for Everyday Baking,Cooking
The cutest utensil holder! I’ve been hooked on Nora Fleming! I knew I wanted something I could display year round so I settled on the holder and I am obsessed with changing the bobble each season! It’s such a fun way to add a little decor in the kitc...
pinstripes utensil crock
I actually COULD NOT LIVE without an air fryer. My previous air fryer made it 6 years before finally dying so I upgraded to this Ninja one and I am obsessed! I love watching the food cook and this doubles as storage when done!!!
Ninja 6qt and 2.5qt Crispi Pro 6-in-1 Non-Toxic Glass Container Countertop Air Fryer Cyberspace AS101CY
I mean look at that perfect Pot Roast! I love that you can sear the meat directly in the crock pot so you don’t lose out on any flavor having to sear it separately!!!!
Ninja Foodi 8.5-qt. PossibleCooker PRO Multi-Cooker
This is a great blender combo! I accidentally broke my previous blender trying to treat it like a food processor so I wanted to invest in one that does it all!
Ninja Kitchen System with Auto IQ Boost and 7-Speed Blender: Food Processor, 72 oz Capacity, Stainless Steel Blades, 1-Year Warranty
I never knew I needed an immersion blender … until I got one! I love this for sauces, soups and blending things like my cottage cheese egg bites!
KitchenAid® KHBV53 Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
If there is one thing I consistently mess up … it’s rice. This has made it SO much easier and I no longer am dealing with mushy or undercooked rice!
Zojirushi 3-Cup Rice Cooker / Steamer
Will forever be angry at myself for not buying this sooner
Rotary Cheese Grater for Kitchen & Veggies
A Sweet Treat!!
I am someone who has to have a little sweet treat every day. These are some of my favorite tools to make them!
Who hasn’t wanted a Kitchen Aid?! I was so excited to see these on sale and I am absolutely obsessed. It’s amazing how many things it can be used for - dough, dessert, pasta & even shredding meat!
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer in Mineral Water Blue - KSM150PSMI
Love these mixing bowls! I was sold when I saw they had lids!
Cuisinart Set of 3 Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids
I love the Nordic Ware baking sheets! These have held up really well
Nordic Ware Naturals 3 Piece Aluminum Bakeware Set with Jelly Roll, Quarter & Eighth Sheet Rectangular Cookie & Baking Sheet Pans
This set from Green Pan also has all of the essentials!!!
GreenLife Ceramic Nonstick 6-Piece Bakeware Set | Sage Green
I saw on TikTok recently you can use this to make Blizzards and my life has been changed
Ice Cream Maker Attachment for Stand Mixer
If you are not ready to commit to the stand mixer, I highly recommend this hand mixer! I used this for years for all of my baking!
KitchenAid Ultra Power 5-Speed Hand Mixer Contour Silver
This pastry mat is helpful in so many ways!
OXO 17.5"x24.5" Silicone Pastry Mat