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The Ultimate From Scratch Kitchen: Staples You Can Stop Buying & Start Making
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items There is a unique kind of magic that happens when you look at your kitchen counters and realize you made that. Transitioning to a from-scratch kitchen isn’t about striving for perfection or spending hours doing exhausting chores—it’s about choosing a...
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The Bread & Baking Corner
The Dairy & Sauce Counter
The Pantry & Beverage Shelf
The Storage & Preservation Essentials
The Bread & Baking Corner
Skipping the grocery store bread aisle is simpler than it looks. This curated collection focuses on the hard-working, beautiful essentials you need to transition to a from-scratch kitchen. From effortless mixing to keeping your crust perfectly crisp ...
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The secret to getting that perfect, uniform square shape just like a store-bought sandwich loaf—without any of the preservatives. If you are transitioning away from grocery store sandwich bread, this commercial-grade Pullman pan is a complete game-ch...
USA Pan Pullman Loaf Pan with Lid (9 x 4 x 4 inch)
The secret to getting that perfect, uniform square shape just like a store-bought sandwich loaf—without any of the preservatives. If you are transitioning away from grocery store sandwich bread, this commercial-grade Pullman pan is a complete game-ch...
USA Pan Pullman Loaf Pan with Lid (9 x 4 x 4 inch)
The absolute gold-standard kitchen classic that I personally swear by and use constantly in my own home. If you are building a from-scratch kitchen, a high-quality 9x13 glass baking dish is a non-negotiable staple. This 3-quart Pyrex dish is a timele...
Pyrex Basics 3-Quart Glass Oblong Baking Dish (9 x 13 inch)
Another absolute staple from my favorite glass bakeware brand—perfect for beautiful, high-rising quick breads and traditional open loaves. If you love baking from scratch, a classic 1.5-quart glass loaf pan is an essential tool to have on hand. It is...
Pyrex Classic Glass Loaf Pan (1.5-Quart)
An incredible, budget-friendly alternative that proves you don't have to spend a lot to get high-quality glass bakeware. If you love the benefits of glass but want a more affordable option to start your from-scratch kitchen, this is another classic l...
Anchor Hocking Fire-King Glass Loaf Dish (1.5-Quart)
My absolute favorite pie plate from the glass brand I swear by—essential for achieving the ultimate flaky, golden crust. If you are baking sweet fruit pies, rich quiches, or savory dinner tarts from scratch, metal tins simply cannot compete with clas...
Pyrex Easy Grab Glass Pie Plate (9.5-Inch)
Trying to mix a thick, sticky sourdough dough with a regular whisk or a wooden spoon is an absolute workout. This unique, looped design cuts through flour and water like magic, combining your ingredients in seconds without getting completely clogged ...
Old Stone Oven Traditional Danish Dough Whisk (11.5-Inch)
The Gold Standard for Daily Bakers! If you bake constantly, this premium whisk from King Arthur is worth every penny. It features an incredibly sturdy, thick beechwood handle stamped with their iconic logo, but the real selling point is the sealed co...
King Arthur Baking Company Single-Loop Stainless Steel Dough Whisk
The ultimate plastic-free storage solution for keeping fresh sourdough and homemade sandwich loaves soft for days without losing that crisp crust. When you switch to baking from-scratch bread without preservatives, proper storage on the counter is ev...
Reusable Linen Beeswax Bread Bag with Detachable Lining
An absolute powerhouse pan that I personally own and love to death—the ultimate commercial-grade secret to perfectly even browning. If you are cooking and baking from scratch for your family, a standard baking sheet often just isn’t large enough. Thi...
Nordic Ware Naturals Aluminum Big Sheet with Oven-Safe Grid
An absolute kitchen essential that I personally own and swear by—they are worth every single penny and will completely replace your parchment paper. If you are baking sweet pastries, cookies, or homemade dinner rolls on a regular basis, a set of genu...
Silpat Premium Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat (Half Sheet, Set of 2)
A classic 8x8 square workhorse that I personally own, use constantly, and swear by for everything from sweet morning rolls to perfect brownies. If you are expanding your from-scratch kitchen staples, this 2-quart square Pyrex dish is a non-negotiable...
Pyrex Basics Square Glass Baking Dish (8 x 8 inch, 2-Quart)
Another personal favorite that I use constantly in my own kitchen—these are the absolute secret to perfectly spaced, evenly baked cookies and dinner rolls. If you struggle with dough spreading unevenly or merging together on the pan, this stenciled c...
Silpat Premium Non-Stick Perfect Cookie Baking Mat (Set of 2)
The Dairy & Sauce Counter
Skip the highly processed, stabilizer-packed grocery store aisles. These are the traditional, heritage-quality tools that help you turn simple cream and milk into a fresh, nourishing supply of homemade butter and rich sauces right on your counter.
The ultimate kitchen tool for making fresh, homemade butter by hand in less than 10 minutes—no electric stand mixer required. If you love the idea of a from-scratch kitchen but don't want to invest in a massive, expensive electric mixer, this traditi...
Kilner Vintage Glass Hand Crank Butter Churner (800ml)
The absolute essential companion tool for homemade butter making—crucial for rinsing, pressing, and shaping your fresh blocks. Once you finish churning your fresh cream, a good pair of traditional wooden butter paddles is non-negotiable. This beechwo...
Kilner Non-Slip Beechwood Butter Paddles (Set of 2)
My ultimate kitchen ride-or-die and true dream mixer—the powerhouse investment piece that I use for absolutely everything, especially large batches of fresh butter. If you are looking to step up your from-scratch culinary routine, this heavy-duty 7-q...
KitchenAid 7-Quart Bowl-Lift Commercial-Style Stand Mixer
The ultimate, universally loved kitchen classic—if you prefer a tilt-head design for easier bowl access, this is the perfect everyday workhorse for you. While I swear by my large bowl-lift mixer for heavy-duty farm batches, the classic 5-Quart Artisa...
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
A completely DREAMY kitchen upgrade—the ultimate way to bring a warm, rustic farmhouse aesthetic to your tilt-head mixer without sacrificing functionality. If you love the look of natural wood but need the reliable utility of a standard mixing bowl, ...
Stainless Steel Lined Wooden Mixing Bowl (Compatible with KitchenAid 4.5-5 Qt Tilt-Head)
The ultimate time-saving accessory for your from-scratch kitchen—crucial for churning butter and whipping airy cream sauces without stopping to wash dishes mid-recipe. If you regularly use your tilt-head KitchenAid stand mixer to process heavy cream ...
KitchenAid K45WW 6-Wire Whisk Stand Mixer Attachment
The ultimate commercial-grade upgrade for bowl-lift mixers—featuring nearly double the wires of a standard whisk to churn butter and whip creams in half the time. If you own a heavy-duty bowl-lift KitchenAid mixer, switching from the standard 6-wire ...
KitchenAid KN211WW 11-Wire Stainless Steel Whip (Bowl-Lift Models Only)
An absolute non-negotiable if you are serious about cooking and baking—I am so deeply in love with this flakey salt, and it is truly the best finish for homemade butter. If you are still using standard granulated table salt to season your home bakes ...
Maldon Sea Salt Flakes (Resealable Tub, 570g)
My personal, exact butter dish that I am completely, utterly in love with—the ultimate way to bring a classic, vintage farmhouse vibe to your kitchen shelves.If you are searching for a storage piece that feels grounded, intentional, and full of chara...
H&M Home Mango Wood & Glass-Cover Butter Dish
The ultimate finishing touch for your dairy counter—a stunning, vintage-inspired crystal dish to beautifully store and display your fresh homemade butter. Once you have poured your heart into churning, washing, and shaping a fresh block of homemade f...
Classic Covered Crystal Glass Butter Dish (2-Piece Set)
The ultimate luxury splurge for the big spenders—a breathtaking, hand-painted designer statement piece that brings high-end elegance to your kitchen counter. If you love luxury kitchen styling and want a true heirloom piece to show off your homemade ...
MacKenzie-Childs Sterling Check Enamel Covered Butter Box
The ultimate cottagecore kitchen staple—an absolute cutie of a butter bell that keeps your fresh homemade butter soft, spreadable, and perfectly preserved on the counter. If you love the slow-living, farmhouse aesthetic, this darling strawberry ceram...
Toptier Ceramic French Butter Bell Crock (Strawberry Cottagecore Edition)
My absolute go-to jars for storing the fresh buttermilk left over from making homemade butter—beautiful, rust-free, and they pour flawlessly. When you make your own farmhouse butter from scratch, you are always left with a beautiful supply of fresh, ...
Weck Glass Juice Jar Combo Pack (Models 763, 764 & 766)
A gorgeous, wide-mouth 1-liter option—the ultimate straight-sided jar for storing larger batches of fresh buttermilk or pouring thick, homemade farm sauces. If you love the traditional elegance of German Weck glass but prefer a clean, straight-sided ...
Weck 908 Clear Glass Cylindrical Jar (1-Liter, Set of 2)
The ultimate small-batch option—these darling 220ml tulip jars are the perfect size for storing and serving homemade farm sauces and dressings. If you love making custom, small-batch sauces, herbed butter reductions, or homemade dressings, these comp...
Weck 762 Glass Tulip Jar (1/5-Liter / 220ml, Set of 12)
The Pantry & Beverage Shelf
Welcome to the heart of the morning routine and the backbone of the from-scratch kitchen. This shelf is entirely dedicated to the quiet, intentional moments that start the day and the high-quality staples that keep a homestead kitchen running smoothl...
A heavy-duty, commercial-grade masterpiece for your beverage shelf—the ultimate manual lever press for pure, sweet juice without the noise of an electric machine. If you love fresh citrus juices or want to effortlessly squeeze homegrown lemons for se...
Livego Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Professional Manual Citrus Juicer
A stunning, luxury electric upgrade for your beverage station—bringing iconic '50s retro charm and effortless power to your morning routine. If you prefer the quick, effortless ease of an electric machine but refuse to compromise on countertop stylin...
Smeg '50s Retro Style Electric Citrus Juicer
The ultimate visual upgrade for your home coffee station—a beautiful set of fluted glass dispenser bottles that replace messy, plastic store packaging. If you love crafting custom lattes, specialty coffees, or flavored morning drinks, hiding away ugl...
Ribbed Glass Coffee Syrup Dispenser Set with Gold Pumps
A gorgeous, modern-farmhouse upgrade for your coffee bar—this generous 4-pack of smooth glass dispensers keeps a full menu of flavors perfectly organized and mess-free. For anyone who loves a clean, streamlined, and deeply organized beverage station,...
Tooloton Minimalist Glass Coffee Syrup Dispenser Set (16.9 oz, 4-Pack)
The ultimate kitchen utility hero—a heavy-duty, food-grade stainless steel funnel set to seamlessly fill your syrup dispensers and pantry jars with zero mess. If you are upgrading your pantry and beverage station with aesthetic glass bottles and heri...
Stainless Steel Funnel Set with Removable Strainer & Cleaning Brush
A brilliant, budget-friendly multi-tool—this nesting 3-piece stainless steel set makes straining seasonal juices and filling pantry jars completely effortless. If you love a highly practical, space-saving kitchen gadget, this nesting funnel and strai...
IKEA KORKEN Stainless Steel Strainer and Funnel Set (3-Piece)
An absolute homestead staple—the ultimate 1-liter swing-top glass bottle for elegantly storing and preserving homemade syrups, cold brews, and seasonal garden drinks. If you love a slow-living, intentional kitchen, these iconic IKEA KORKEN flip-top b...
IKEA KORKEN 1-Liter Clear Glass Bottle with Airtight Stopper
The ultimate small-batch organizer—this darling 3-pack of mini 5-oz swing-top bottles is the perfect size for specialty coffee syrups, table oils, and homemade extracts. If you love crafting specialized ingredients in your from-scratch kitchen, this ...
IKEA KORKEN 5-oz Glass Bottle with Stopper (3-Pack)
The absolute "Goldilocks" size—this 0.5-liter (17 oz) swing-top bottle is the perfect mid-sized vessel for daily table milk, infused vinegars, and fresh-pressed juices. If you are building an intentional, cohesive beverage station, this 0.5-liter bot...
IKEA KORKEN 0.5-Liter Clear Glass Bottle with Airtight Stopper
The ultimate handheld upgrade—this clever, mess-free citrus press catches all the juice in a built-in reservoir so you can pour it with zero sticky sprays. If you love adding a quick squeeze of fresh citrus to your morning drinks or everyday recipes ...
KitchenAid No-Mess Handheld Citrus Press Juicer
The Storage & Preservation Essentials
Welcome to the ultimate collection for a beautifully organized, deeply sustainable, and self-sufficient kitchen. This section is entirely dedicated to the heritage tools and timeless storage solutions that protect our hard work, extend the life of ou...
An absolute pantry icon—this classic 1.9-liter glass jar combines vintage apothecary charm with a perfectly wide mouth for effortless, everyday baking storage. If you are building a beautiful, cohesive, and intentional pantry, the VARDAGEN storage ja...
IKEA VARDAGEN 1.9-Liter Clear Glass Storage Jar with Lid
The ultimate big-batch organizer—a beautiful, extra-generous 4.2-liter glass jar with a warm bamboo lid that easily holds your bulk dry goods and sourdough flour supplies. When you are running a busy, from-scratch kitchen, standard-sized storage jars...
IKEA EKLATANT 4.2-Liter Glass Storage Jar with Bamboo Lid
The ultimate heavy-duty kitchen workhorse—this iconic 1.8-liter swing-top jar is a must-have for large-scale fermenting, culturing, and long-term pantry storage. If you love the art of food preservation, the classic IKEA KORKEN jar is an absolute hal...
IKEA KORKEN 1.8-Liter Clear Glass Jar with Airtight Lid
The ultimate multi-purpose preservation size—this 1-liter swing-top jar is the absolute perfect everyday vessel for small-batch pickles, culturing, and fridge storage. If you are building a deeply practical and sustainable from-scratch kitchen, this ...
IKEA KORKEN 1-Liter Clear Glass Jar with Airtight Lid
The ultimate small-scale pantry organizer—this compact 0.5-liter swing-top jar is a must-have for storing everything from loose-leaf teas to dry baking goods. If you love a deeply organized, visual pantry where every single ingredient has a designate...
IKEA KORKEN 0.5-Liter Clear Glass Jar with Airtight Lid
The absolute perfect solution for tall pantry goods—this 12-inch tall, 2-liter swing-top glass jar keeps your favorite pastas perfectly organized and beautifully fresh. If you love keeping a stunningly organized, cohesive pantry, this tall 2-liter (2...
IKEA KORKEN 2-Liter Tall Clear Glass Jar with Airtight Lid
The ultimate micro-organizer—this darling 3-pack of mini 4-oz swing-top jars is an absolute must-have for custom spice blends, small leftovers, and gifting homemade butter. If you love the details of a sustainable, handcrafted kitchen, you can truly ...
IKEA KORKEN 4-oz Mini Clear Glass Jar with Airtight Lid (3-Pack)
The ultimate heritage preserving jar—this 6-pack of German-engineered 580 mL wide-mouth WECK jars is a flawless, rust-free choice for starters, preserves, and countertop staples. If you love traditional, heirloom-quality tools in your kitchen, WECK j...
WECK 580-mL Cylindrical Glass Canning Mold Jars (6-Pack)
If you are looking for the absolute perfect, all-purpose container to handle your largest and most active from-scratch kitchen projects, this 850 mL (28.7 oz) WECK Mold Jar is the ultimate choice. Imported from Germany, these heavy-duty tempered glas...
WECK 850-mL Cylindrical Glass Canning Mold Jars (6-Pack)
The ultimate heavy-duty homestead icon—this 6-pack of massive 64-oz wide-mouth Ball jars is the absolute gold standard for large-scale canning, bulk pantry storage, and fridge rotation. If you are running a traditional, self-sufficient from-scratch k...
Ball Wide Mouth Half-Gallon Glass Mason Jars 64-oz (6-Pack)
A stunning heirloom-quality treasure—this limited-edition 4-pack of 16-oz Ball Sunshine jars features a radiant embossed sunburst pattern that makes them the absolute most beautiful drinking glasses for your daily routine. If you love finding pieces ...
Ball Limited Edition Regular Mouth Sunshine Mason Jars 16-oz (4-Pack)
Elegant vintage geometry—this collectible 4-pack of 16-oz fluted Ball jars features elegant vertical ridges that turn everyday iced coffees, pantry staples, and small ferments into a beautiful visual display. If you love pieces that bring an immediat...
Ball Regular Mouth 16-oz Flute Glass Mason Jars (4-Pack)
The ultimate daily baseline—this 8-pack of traditional 16-oz regular-mouth Ball jars is the absolute foundation for small-batch canning, leftover storage, and uniform pantry organization. When it comes to managing a sustainable, highly efficient from...
Ball Regular Mouth Pint Glass Mason Jars 16-oz (8-Pack)
The ultimate baseline for home storage—this 8-pack of traditional 32-oz regular-mouth Ball jars is the absolute gold standard for preserving orchard fruits, batching tomato sauces, and organizing dry goods. If you are building a deeply practical, sus...
Ball Regular Mouth Quart Glass Mason Jars 32-oz (8-Pack)
The ultimate upgrade for daily jar storage—this 4-pack of heavy-duty, rust-proof Masontops lids features premium silicone gaskets for a 100% leak-proof, airtight seal. If you love using glass mason jars to store your scratch-made kitchen creations bu...
Masontops Tough Tops Reusable Leak-Proof Mason Jar Lids (4-Pack)
The ultimate visual upgrade—this 3-pack of premium Acacia wood lids instantly transforms your everyday regular-mouth mason jars into stunning, stackable countertop storage. If you love the cozy warmth of a modern farmhouse aesthetic but refuse to com...
Ball Regular Mouth Wooden Airtight Storage Lids (3-Pack)
The ultimate organization finisher—this pocket-sized, inkless Bluetooth label maker allows you to design and print beautiful, clean labels straight from your phone to perfectly track your kitchen creations. If you love the effortless look of a highly...
NIIMBOT D110 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Thermal Label Maker
The ultimate dream upgrade—this stunning, retro typewriter-inspired wireless label maker prints wider, multi-line custom labels without ink, making it a beautiful and powerful tool for kitchen organization. If you are ready to take your home organiza...
NIIMBOT B21 Retro Portable Wireless Thermal Label Printer
The ultimate budget-friendly alternative—this pack of waterproof, matte-black chalkboard labels offers a charming vintage look that can be wiped clean and rewritten endlessly without buying a label maker. If you love the look of a perfectly styled, u...
Waterproof Reusable Chalkboard Jar Label Stickers with Chalk Marker