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How to love your kitchen

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I will admit I don’t love to cook. But even I can appreciate some good tools to make cooking easier, and being in the kitchen more enjoyable. If that’s possible. Maybe with these things it is.
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Cooking and Prep Tools

Good tools make cooking easier. When they look nice, even better.
 
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If you have to chop vegetables, you need a cutting board. Kick it up a notch with this colorful set.
Joseph Joseph Set of 3 Red Pop Chopping Mats from Next USA
 
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This is the gold standard for air fryer that also works to heat/bake/toast and many other cooking tasks. Such a time saver and also it looks cute on my countertop.
Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven 7-in-1, 1800W, CTOA-122NAS
 
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A stock pot is of critical importance for winter soup making. Le Creuset will last forever and look gorgeous while you hone your cooking skills. Let the amazing aromas waft through your home and enjoy some delicious soup for dinner, then freeze porti...
Classic Round Stock Pot, 8 Qt.
 
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A good set of measuring spoons are essential to baking with precision and adding just the right amount of seasoning to your entrees. This set is built to last and is easy to clean and store.
5-Piece Measuring Spoon Set
 
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I thought a blender was a blender until I got this one. It is so much easier to clean first of all. It works quickly and is multi-functional. Purée soups and make your morning smoothie. This Twisti gets so much use and is still going strong. Well wor...
Ninja TWISTi HIGH-SPEED Blender DUO - SS151: 1600W Smoothie & Ice Crusher, 7 Speeds, Dishwasher-Safe, Silver
 
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Jot this tool down as the one you didn’t know you needed but won’t live without. If you make Bundt cakes or other desserts in a Bundt pan, you will find using this tool vastly superior to knives. I am sold. Love it. Nordic ware is built to last too,...
Bundt® Cake Slicer | Baking Accessories | Nordic Ware

Lunchbox

If you work outside the home or like to pack food on a road trip, you need some good containers and accessories.

 
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This is brilliant! No more microwaving your leftovers at work. Easy to travel with and cleanup is a breeze.
Crock-Pot 20oz Lunch Crock Food Warmer Faded Blue: Slow Cooker, Dishwasher-Safe, Locking Lid, Hinged Handle, 50W Output

Baking

Cookie, cakes, muffins, and desserts require some special equipment. Here are some of my favorites.

 
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Brownies turn out great in this pan. Get yourself a baking pan that makes it easier to make a delicious dessert with no drama.
Pro-Release Bakeware Square Baking Pan
 
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Mixing bowls are a must have if you want to do some baking. This is a great set.
3 Pc. Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set
 
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This bread pot is great for my sourdough bread habit.
Bread Pot

Hardware and lighting

 
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I am updating my kitchen lighting and this x 2 is going over my kitchen island. Beautiful. Simple. Classic.
Artemis Alabaster Single Pendant