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Gotta Have Kitchen Gadgets and Tools
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items This Nana knows what any cook young or old needs for kitchen basics. The right tool can make a big difference 😁
Get away from plastics! Use various sized Ball jars. I use mine for storing pasta/rice and other dry items as well as homemade nut milks, leftovers, cold brews, sourdough starter, salad dressings, etc. Most Ball jars include measurements which make ...
Ball 32 oz Mason Jars Wide Mouth 12pk, Quart Canning Jars with Lids and Rings, Large Ball Jars for Fermented Vegetables, Pickles, and Whole Fruit Preserves
Every kitchen needs a food processor and it doesn't have to be expensive. Just pop it into the dishwasher when done prepping for meals. I make hummus, Spicy Feta Dip, almond nut butter, shred carrots for salads .... :):) My fav is this Hamilton Beach...
Hamilton Beach 10 Cup Food Processor and Chopper with Stack & Snap Design, Extra Large Chute and Bowl Scraper, Black
I'm nutty for nut milk which I make almost daily for my coffee. Macadamia nuts, walnuts and blanched almonds are my go to but add cinnamon and nutmeg for a boost in flavor.
20 oz Nut Milk Maker - Multifunctional Automatic Almond, Equipped with 10 Blades, Suitable for Plant-Based, Oat, Soy, and Dairy, 12-Hour Timer/Auto Clean/Room Temperature/Keep Warm/Boil, hite.
This toaster ticks a lot of boxes for me. Its classy stainless steel exterior matches my other appliances while the wide slice holders manage bagels and my rustic breads. Its range of heating temps includes a "defrost" and "reheat" setting and its f...
Cuisinart Brushed Stainless 4 Slice Classic Toaster
No plastics, please! Gimme some stainless steel which is easy to clean and is a healthier option than hot pasta water heating up a plastic colander. The different sizes also help handle any kitchen need. Stay healthy and happy with these dishwasher ...
GPED Stainless Steel Colander Set of 3 (1/3/5 Quart) – Micro Perforated Metal Colander Strainer with Handles for Kitchen Draining/Rinsing/Washing, Heavy-Duty & Dishwasher Safe
When I shape sourdough bread, roll out biscuits/ pie crusts, or make cookies; this silicone sheet is a counter saver. I never bake with it, but I do use their measurement assists which are super helpful. This tool makes bread and pastry clean up a br...
Moncolis 15.7"x 23.6" Reusable Silicone Pastry Baking Mats with Measurements for Rolling Fondant, Dough, Pie Crust, Pizza and Cookies
You need few tools to make sourdough bread but a scraper is super helpful when dividing the dough into loaves and scooping it up to place in your pan. It's also useful for other purposes like gathering up chopped veggies to place in a pan.
Mainstays Stainless Steel Kitchen Bench Scraper with Soft Grip Handle – 1-Piece Dough Cutter
These are the pans I use to bake my sourdough bread. Following the bulk rise, I divide then place my dough in these greased pans to sit on the counter until the loaves rise almost to the top. I bake for 40-45m at 425. My sourdough is delicious and t...
Farberware GOLDEN BAKE 2 Pcs Bakeware Nonstick Loaf Pan Set, Dishwasher Safe and Oven Safe to 450°F, Two 9-inch x 5-inch, Gray
I use this daily to blend spices, nut milk and MCT oil into my coffee. It also foams up milk or a small amount of heavy cream for a rich hot drink topper. The charge lasts a long time and the frother can be stored discretely on your countertop. Enjo...
Keurig SimpleCafé Essentials Frother
Sourdough tip!! Use a disposable shower cap to cover the bowl holding your resting dough. It will also fit over a loaf pan when your dough goes through its second rise. You can reuse the caps so don't think it's a one and done.
Qweryboo 150PCS Disposable Shower Caps, Extra Large and Thick Hair Caps, Waterproof Elastic Large Shower Cap for Women, Caps for Hair Treatment, Home, Travel, Spa
I love having multiple blending cups since my husband and I have different blending preferences. He's a smoothie guy but I prefer using some magic to blend my whey powder and nut milk. It's also good to make sauces and dressings especially if adding ...
Walmart Product Page – Item 15483605153
Want to finesse a sauce, salad or soup? Try a little lemon or lime zest. I use only stainless steel and avoid the dishwasher if I can help it. Sometimes I squeeze a bunch of lemons and put them in silicone ice cube trays in the freezer for those futu...
OXO Softworks Stainless Steel Etched Zester
Need a great grater? Look no further than this box grater. It's easy on clean up and handles many different jobs. I don't pull out my processor if small jobs need doing like shredding cheese or one carrots for a salad. Even apple slaw takes no time ...
GORILLA GRIP Cheese Grater, BPA Free Stainless Steel Box Graters, Cheeses and Veggie Shredder, Blue - Walmart.com
This is a small and cheap necessity. Quickly slice up apples for fruit plates and lunch boxes but always remember to add a sprinkle of lemon juice to prevent browning.
Thyme & Table Stainless Steel Apple Slicer
You'll add more protein to your life with this simple gadget and make a great impression with uniformly sliced hard boiled eggs on a salad or sandwich. Get the kids involved double slicing eggs for egg salad because this tool is safe for little finge...
HEQUSIGNS Egg Slicer for Hard Boiled Eggs, Household Stainless Steel Egg Cooker Cutter for Strawberry Fruit Garnish Slicer (gray)
Cheap but very useful. I recommend few additional tools for making sourdough bread but a Dutch whisk and scraper are extremely helpful. The whisk is better than a spoon for getting the flour and salt incorporated into the water and starter. The scra...
MyLifeUNIT Danish Dough Whisk, Dutch Dough Hook with Stainless Steel Bench Scraper for Baking and Bread Dough
You don't need a high-priced coffee maker if you properly grind coffee beans with a burr grinder. Burr grinders vs blade grinders give beans a more uniform grind which achieves a better coffee flavor. My original Capresso burr grinder which provides ...
Infinity Plus Conical Burr Grinder, Black
ThermoPro Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer