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How to love your kitchen
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items 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.
Sections
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Cooking and Prep Tools
Lunchbox
Baking
Tableware
Hardware and lighting
Cooking and Prep Tools
Good tools make cooking easier. When they look nice, you'll look forward to using them. Even better.
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
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
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.
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
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
A high-quality casserole dish is a versatile cooking and baking staple that you'll reach for several times a week. Invest in a good one and you'll have it for decades.
Heritage Rectangular Casserole
Side dishes, quick breads, hot dishes, and desserts can all be cooked in one of these dishes; get the set and you'll have enough for a meal day after day!
Heritage 3-Piece Rectangular Baking Dish Set
Smart design makes your job easier. This bowl with a pour spout is great for dressings, sauces, and dough. Durable Le Creuset is worth the price.
Signature Batter Bowl
You want a good spatula that will hold up for all your cooking and baking needs. I love this one from Le Creuset; it's strong and well designed.
Craft Series Small Spatula
I didn’t know I needed a zester until I got one. I’m not a fancy cook but this stays at the top of my utensil drawer for a reason. Love it; I’ve had it for years and it’s still sharp and works great.
Microplane Premium Classic Fine Grater Zester, Fuchsia
This glass casserole dish gets a lot of use at our house; a lid makes it easy to keep in the fridge for an overnight egg bake or leftover lasagne.
Pyrex 9"x13" Glass Deep Casserole Dish with Lid Sage Green: 5 Qt Baking Dish, Dishwasher & Microwave Safe
I'm a big fan of Nordicware. This pan is indestructible. We use it for cakes, brownies, casseroles, you name it.
Nordicware Prism 9" x 13" Baking Pan
Sheet pans aren't just for cookies anymore (although these work great for cookies!). So many great easy recipes using sheet pans for your protein and vegetables. And Nordicware is a great quality option.
Nordic Ware Naturals® Baker's Half Sheet Pan Set of 2
My favorite pizza pan I've ever had. Make your own or use it for a frozen pizza with this upgraded pizza pan.
16" Hot Air Pizza Crisper
Lunchbox
If you work outside the home or like to pack food on a road trip, you need some good containers and accessories.
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
Stanley is a trusted name in leak-proof food and bev storage. Love this mini cooler for a road trip or for a midday meal at work.
The All Day Julienne Mini Cooler
Kate Spade design x functionality = cute bag to store your lunch and snacks.
Bookshelf Mug and Lunch Tote
School lunches get an upgrade with this cute lunch bag from Deux par Deux.
Deux par Deux Lunch Box
Nice neutral lunch bag for school or work.
Lunch Box
Baking
Cookie, cakes, muffins, and desserts require some special equipment. Here are some of my favorites.
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
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
This bread pot is great for my sourdough bread habit.
Bread Pot
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
Tableware
The food is only part of the equation; what you serve it on is equally important.
Food tastes better on beautiful plates.
Meri Meri x Liberty Emma & Georgina Reusable Small Plate
You'll want plates in different sizes for different purposes. Should they match? Or do we like variety?
Meri Meri x Liberty Emma & Georgina Reusable Large Plate
Great little dishes for nuts, olives, cheese cubes, mints, or whatever your favorite dinner party host wants to serve!
Tapas Dishes, Set of 3
Hardware and lighting
I am updating my kitchen lighting and this x 2 is going over my kitchen island. Beautiful. Simple. Classic.
Artemis Alabaster Single Pendant