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items I love to cook, and dream of a big kitchen in my future home. One with every fancy appliance and tool you could ever think of.
This is a list of items I love, and some that I can only dream of currently. Either way, there is something for everyone h...
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One of the most respected California Olive Oils on the market. Cold pressed, perfect to add to a gift basket.
Olio Santo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Makes chopping veggies so quick, wish I knew about this sooner.
No more teary eyes while cutting onions.
OXO Vegetable Manual Food Chopper: Best Veggie & Salad Chopper, Stainless Steel Blade, Dishwasher-Safe, White
Great beginner set of knives. Comes with a few for chopping, and a few for dining.
Very basic set of knives, cuisinart is a great brand- their knives last a while. And the price on this you can’t beat.
10-Piece Cutlery Set with Stainless Steel End Caps
Whether you’re making pickles, jellies, sauces, having some ball jars is always handy. Even if you don’t preserve anything, I use them to drink out of. In the summer my drink of choice with some ice and a straw. Wash very easily in the dishwasher as ...
Ball 8oz. 12pk Glass Regular Mouth Mason Jar with Lid and Band
Garlic makes every recipe better, but chopping it can be a pain.
It makes your hands stink, the cutting board stink, the knife stink. With this press it’s so much easier, especially when you need a lot.
Stainless Steel Garlic Press - Figmint™
European cotton napkins. Great price, Quince has fast shipping and overall all of their products are great. I love these, and they also make a cute gift with napkin rings.
Organic Cotton Napkins in Light Blue
Does the job, will last many years.
Great for the cook who is only cooking a few meals at a time.
For preserving or bulk cooking, I would recommend the Cuisinart 14 cup food processor in the 200+ category.
Cuisinart Core 3 Cup Mini Chopper CCH-3: Compact Food Processor & Vegetable Chopper, 250W, Dishwasher-Safe Parts
$25-50
Every cook needs a good set of mixing bowls. Stainless steel ensures they will never chip while in the dishwasher, and there is no worry if they are dropped.
JoyJolt 6-Piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set
Love the design on this cutting board. Very beautiful, not too heavy- so can be washed in the sink easily, or wiped down depending on what you’re making. Greta quality for the price.
14"x14" End Grain Acacia Wood Cutting Board Natural - Figmint™
$50-100
My favorite pan by far. It is very easy to clean, without having that nonstick coating- which often results in nanoplastics in your food or chemicals.
Le Creuset Classic Stainless Steel Round Frying Pan – 8 in.
I use this when making tomato soup to puree it up when it’s in the pot, as well as mashed potatoes.
When I didn’t feel like washing the kitchenaid mixer, I’ve also used this to make whipped cream and frosting.
Cuisinart Smart Stick® Variable Speed Hand Blender
This is how you get that creme brûlée char on top. When making anything involving marshmallow, this a cupcake with marshmallow frosting this will smoke out the top. Elevates a dish, without worrying if it’ll burn if you try to put it on broil in the ...
Messermeister Chef’s Torch
I am not a fan of nonstick cookware. So I love a steel pan. I use this for roasting my vegetables or making biscuits, cookies, anything imaginable really.
Sur La Table Platinum Pro Half Sheet Pans, Set of 2, 17.25" x 12.25"
For the cook who also wants to be stylish. They have so many cute patterns, I wish I could have them all.
Sur La Table Stripe Linen Smock Apron
Unfortunately, no matter how much you spend on knives- they won’t be sharp forever. This is a game changer, very easy to use as well.
Work Sharp E2 Knife Sharpener
A beautiful, and I would say fragile bowl. Hand wash only, or you ride the risk of it chipping. Gorgeous piece to use and display, but not like those stainless steel bowl you can throw around.
Mason Cash Cream Rose Mixing Bowl, 4.25 Qt.
European Linen, this brand uses all natural fibers and they always have quality products- and fast shipping- and unbeatable prices.
European Linen Fringe Tablecloth in Blue Fog
$100-200
Same pan I spoke about in the other section- just as a set. Very easy to clean.
I love all stainless steel, because you know it won’t chip any kind of chemicals or nanoplastics into your food.
Classic Stainless Steel 2-Piece Frying Pan Set
What I love about these knives most is the engraved design on them- and the box they come in. Can easily be displayed on the counter. Cuisinart knives are great quality, and last a while before they go dull.
Cuisinart Caskata 15pc German Stainless Steel Cutlery Block Set - Floral Landscape: High Carbon Blades, Forged Construction
$200+
From experience in a commercial kitchen, amazing product for the for the cook that loves to make bulk or preserve.
Make bulk sauces, and chop cups and cups of vegetables.
Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor
The signature Le Creuset Dutch oven.
I use this when baking bread, put it in the oven with the cover on to keep in the steam. Bakes a fluffy bread, and helps it rise far more than without.
Another way is on the top burner, for sautéing vegetables a...
Signature Round Cassadou
I would have never thought to buy myself this blender. But after using it for years at work I knew I needed it. This will make smoothies as thick as ice cream, açaí bowl style. Worth the money, and in a setting where we make 1000s of açaí bowls a yea...
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