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Kitchen Items Worth the Money
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items As a former Crate & Barrel employee and someone who enjoys cooking and collecting quality kitchenware, I've learned that some kitchen investments are worth the money. This list features five kitchen essentials I personally own, use, and recommend...
A marble pastry board is one of those kitchen pieces that's both beautiful and functional. I have a small kitchen that lacks storage space, so I store the pastry board on my countertop not only to save space but because it's so beautiful. Marble natu...
French Kitchen Marble Pastry Slab
A quality cutting board is one of those everyday kitchen essentials that's easy to overlook. A sturdy, well-made board provides a dependable surface for food preparation and, with proper care, can last for years. This cutting board lives on my counte...
Rectangular End Grain Cutting Board
The Breville Mini Smart Oven is one of my favorite kitchen investments, especially for a smaller kitchen. I love that it offers eight cooking functions without taking up as much counter space as a full-size countertop oven. It's a versatile appliance...
Breville the Mini Smart Oven Stainless Steel
My Le Creuset 6.75-quart Round Wide Dutch Oven in Nectar is one of my favorite cookware investments. I love the combination of a generous capacity and a wide cooking surface, which makes it especially useful for searing meats, braising, and preparing...
Signature 6 3/4-Quart Round Wide French/Dutch Oven
I've invested in several Wüsthof knives over the years, and the Classic 6-inch Chef's Knife is one of my kitchen essentials. I appreciate its manageable size, versatility, and quality craftsmanship. It's a great option for everyday chopping, slicing,...
WÜSTHOF Classic 8" Chef's Knife & Reviews
The Le Creuset 5.5-quart Round Dutch Oven is one of those purchases I've never regretted. I believe in investing in quality kitchenware that I'll actually use, and this piece fits that philosophy perfectly. It's versatile enough for everyday meals, f...
Le Creuset 5.5 QT Round Dutch Oven
I absolutely love my Le Creuset 5-quart Braiser! It's one of those pieces I'm glad I added to my collection. I love having the extra cooking space, especially when I want to brown or sear meat without overcrowding the pan. And despite its name, I use...
Le Creuset 5 QT Braiser
My KitchenAid 5-quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer is one of those purchases I’m glad I made! It makes baking easier, saves time, and offers versatility beyond mixing with its optional attachments. I love investing in kitchen essentials that are both beauti...
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Tilt Head Mixer
I love my Le Creuset 10.25-inch Skillet! It's a great size for everyday cooking, whether I'm searing meat, sautéing vegetables, or making a quick meal. I especially like how well it holds heat and that I can move it from the stovetop straight into th...
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Skillet 10.25"
really like my KitchenAid 5-Cup Cordless Food Chopper. It comes in handy when I need to chop a few ingredients and don't feel like pulling out my larger food processor. I especially love that it's cordless, so I'm not tied to an outlet. It's easy to ...
KitchenAid 5 Cup Cordless Food Chopper