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My Complete Kitchen Starter Kit: Faves and Essentials Built to Last
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items The kitchen is my favorite place. I’ve spent years collecting my favorite and most useful items. Everything here is essential to keeping my kitchen functioning.
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big and beautiful. great for both cutting and presenting food.
Boos Edge-Grain Rectangular Cutting Board, Maple
Wooden cutting boards need love. These will help.
Boos Board Cream and Mystery Oil
A classic for a reason. This mixer is a workhorse with so many uses. I have the color “Milkshake” and it’s the perfect creamy off white color that matches any kitchen.
KitchenAid; Artisan Stand Mixer, 5-Qt.
Did you know that dull knives are more dangerous than sharp ones? Buy these and stay safe.
Wüsthof Gourmet Knife Block, Set of 10
I know they’re pricey. But I promise they will be the last set of pots and pans you’ll ever need to purchase. Ditch the teflon and go stainless. There is a learning curve, but it’s well worth it.
D5 Stainless Brushed 5-ply Bonded Cookware Set, 11 piece Set
Everyone needs a cast iron skillet and Lodge is THE cast iron brand. Buy it. Use it. Keep it forever.
Classic Cast Iron Skillet | Shop All Sizes Online
It’s two in one. I use this for baking bread often.
Seasoned Cast Iron Combo Cooker
I ditched the plastic a few years ago and went to these glass containers. Never looked back. The only downside is you can’t just toss it out when it has forgotten leftovers in it.
Snapware® Total Solution® Pyrex® Glass 24-piece Food Storage Set
An investment but a worthwhile one. Everyone praises this machine for a reason. I’ve had mine for 4 years now and it’s been a life (and money) saver. If you want to step up your home coffee game, this is the machine to grab. You can’t go wrong.
Barista Express - All In One Espresso Machine | Breville | Breville (US)
Some days I’m not feeling espresso. This gets me out of that jam. I love cold brew but I don’t love paying $5 a day for it.
Bodum 51oz Cold Brew Coffee Maker, Black
Kitchen-adjacent. I use this thing year-round to keep food smells out of the house.
Blackstone 28" Original Griddle with Hard Cover 2 -Burner Liquid propane Flat Top Grill
Again- ditched the plastic. These can be used on all my cooking surfaces from cast iron to the blackstone.
Utensil Set
Classic sheet pans. Everyone needs them. You can’t go wrong with these.
Williams Sonoma Cleartouch Nonstick Sheet Pans, Set of 3
If you don’t want to splurge on the whole set, grab this one knife. It comes in fun colors, but I’m partial to the white.
Wüsthof Classic Chef's Knife
These are the best mixing bowls in the prettiest colors. The glass is strong and stands up to constant use. They also come with lids, which means these work very well for marinating. I see so many people with these bowls (including myself), and it's ...
Pyrex Colors 6-PC Glass Mixing Bowls Set
Essential if you want to make the perfect matcha. This has all you need to succeed (minus the tea).
Speckled Ceramic Matcha Bowl and Whisk Tea Gift Set
I know people have qualms about paying so much for glass jars. I promise they are worth it. They are durable and made from thick glass. They work great for canning. I love the seals and clamps rather than metal ring lids. They’re also perfect drinkin...
Weck Mold Jar, 19.6 oz, Set of 6
I really love this crock pot from Walmart! It’s simple and stylish (what more could you want?). The controls are modern looking and work well, providing you with all the standard slow cooker options. I especially love the lid holder. No more sitting ...
Beautiful 4Qt Slow Cooker with Touch-Activated Display, White Icing by Drew Barrymore - Walmart.com
This is the pressure cooker/multicooker I use! I use this for various things. It’s great for shredded pork, chicken, or beef when you don’t want to wait on a slow cooker. It’s also wonderful as a rice cooker or for soups. It’s genuinely so useful and...
12-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker with True Slow Cook Technology, Sautés, Browns, Steams, Rice Function, Egg and More, 8 Quart Capacity, Stainless Steel (34508)
Food items
This is my favorite coffee, hands down. It's not too light, not too dark. I have used it for drip coffee, cold brew, and in my espresso machine. It NEVER disappoints. If this is ever discontinued, I will be distraught. It's smooth and nutty and feels...
PEACE COFFEE Organic Birchwood Blend 12 OZ
If you can catch it in stock, get it. High quality matcha straight from Japan. This blend in particular is a great starting point for anyone looking to begin their own matcha journey at home.
Ippodo Tea Sayaka - 40g
Another high quality matcha with a beautiful taste and color. Hard to catch in stock, so if you see it available, add it to your cart quickly!
rocky's matcha Ceremonial Blend Matcha 20g
Definitely the most accessible matcha listed here. Ceremonial grade and a huge step up from anything available at the fast-food style coffee shops. This was my gateway into a very expensive habit!
Jade Leaf Organic Ceremonial Matcha Tea
I love this green tea. I try to drink green tea often for the health benefits. This package contains 100 bags, so you'll be stocked for a while with this. The taste is refreshing, and it's obvious this is a high quality tea. Big fan.
TeeLux Green Tea Bags, 100 Count, Antioxidant
If you want to take your pizza dough up a notch, pick this up. Finely ground flour that makes dough with the perfect chew. If you want restaurant quality pie at home, this is what you need to make that happen.
King Arthur 00 Pizza Flour, Non-GMO Project Verified, 100% American Grown Wheat, 3lb
Liquid Death is my favorite sparkling water brand. I’ve been drinking their waters for years now, and love trying the new flavors. My favorite flavor is Grave Fruit- it’s crisp and tart and so refreshing!
Soda-Flavored Sparkling Water
I’m a bit of an olive oil hater. I much prefer avocado oil. It’s suitable for high-temp cooking (olive oil isn’t) and it has a neutral taste. Chosen Foods is the avocado oil I’ve ever used. I trust this brand to stay pure and high quality.
Chosen Foods Pure Avocado Oil, 2L, Keto, Kosher
This is the perfectly flaky salt for finishing. I love sprinkling this over freshly grilled or roasted meats, one vegetables, or even warm chocolate chip cookies! They add (obviously) a great saltines and some crunch to your bite!
Maldon Sea Salt