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Let’s Eat!
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items One of my many love languages is cooking and feeding people good food. Here are some things that I LOVE and use in the kitchen!
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Condiments/Food!
Kitchen tools/cookware/ everyday items
Cookbooks
Condiments/Food!
A good sauce that tastes amazing on everything or one thing. Here are a few that I reach for constantly!
This is amazing on steak or a roast beef sandwich.
Horseradish Aioli
These are a crowd pleaser and so easy to make!
Williams Sonoma Ooey Gooey Maple Pecan Pie Bar Baking Mix
Added this to the bar and everyone loved it!
Woodford Reserve x Williams Sonoma Cocktail Mix, Spiced Cherry Old Fashioned
THE BEST cinnamon for cooking and baking! I use it for everything!
Vietnamese Cinnamon
This espresso powder is the perfect addition for any chocolate recipe! It’s finely ground and blooms well in cold water!
Espresso Powder
ADD THESE TO EVERYTHING! I put these in cookies, cakes, pie, add it to muffin tops, toast, waffle mix, pancake mix, you name it! I buy this every year for my biscotti!
Cinnamon Sweet Bits
Use this for cookies, whipped cream, milkshakes, cakes.
Malted Milk Powder
Get the perfect filling for cinnamon bread, rolls, etc. every-time!
Baker's Cinnamon Filling Mix
Great to have on hand for baking! Also amazing addition to your coffee for flavoring!
Sensational Spice Set
I love mixing a cup of this into my espresso! It gives my coffee a great flavor and brings me back to being in New Orleans. Add this to your coffee for a sweet flavor that is packed with a punch!
Worldwide Botanicals French Chicory Root 1lb
THE BEST dirty martini brine! Love adding this brine to my large batch of dirty martinis that I keep stashed in my freezer for quick pouring.
MARTINI KIT
Kitchen tools/cookware/ everyday items
These are things I use all year that make my life a breeze!
This apron is worth the price! I love it! The weight of it is perfect and is a great shield for cooking! I have had one for 5 years and it washes up easily and has held up!
The Pinafore Apron
THE BEST SILVERWARE SET! I have owned this set for 10+ years and it has yet to fail me! They’re such great quality and hold up forever! I recently bought another set. PRO TIP: this is a set for 8, I recommend buying a second or third set for a family...
Buy ZWILLING Bellasera (polished) Menu set | ZWILLING.COM
I use my cast iron skillets for everything! This cast iron skillet if cared for properly will give you a lifetime of use.
Lodge Cast Iron
If le cruset is not in your budget, this is a great option! Made in America, I have owned my lodge 6quart enamel Dutch oven for over 10 years and you would never know the difference between this and the designer brands.
Essential Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven | Shop Online
One of the best knife sets ever! Heavy duty and have held up well. Purchased these at Costco and love them!
Cangshan L Series 17-Piece German Steel Forged Knife Set
I have owned mine for over 15 years and it still works like a charm! Best money I ever spent was on this!
KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer ...
If you love sparkling water, this is for you! I have saved so much money and helped keep my carbon footprint down with this!
SodaStream
This was my first espresso machine and I used it for 8 years straight! Best purchase ever! I highly recommend if you’re not looking to break the bank on an espresso machine. Also, amazon will have this on sale every prime day and cyber monday.
Temp iQ Espresso Machine With Steam Wand, Stainless
I just upgraded to this machine and LET ME TELL YOU. This machine will make you feel like a coffeehouse barista! Worth the money if you like a latte or specialty coffee every day. This will save you money in the long run.
Breville Stainless Steel Barista Express Espresso Machine Light Silver BES870XL: 15 Bars Pressure, Milk Frother, Grinder
I have 4 of these and I love them! I used to own glass espresso cups and they shattered! These have fallen on the ground and bounced. Great quality and dishwasher safe.
Le Creuset Espresso Cup
THE BEST stainless steel set I have ever owned. I have had this set for 9 years and it’s held up well. The pans are a great weight and are so good.
Calphalon Signature Stainless Steel 10 Piece Cookware Set & Reviews | Wayfair
The best butter crock! It doesn’t have any holes so you don’t have to worry about water
Le Creuset Butter Crock
The best parchment paper sheets! Perfect for your baking sheet and to cut up!
Half-Sheet Baking Parchment Paper
Perfect for every shape and size pan!
Essential Parchment Paper Set
I use this for citrus, cheese, nutmeg, everything that needs to be zesting or micro-planed. It’s dishwasher safe!
Microplane Zester
This bench knife has been a game changer when I make biscotti, cookies, pasta.
Bench Knife
I’m not a gadget fan, but this was a great purchase I made as I didn’t have enough space for trays in my apartment refrigerator that was made for a dorm!
EUHOMY 40Lbs/24H Nugget Ice Maker Machine
These are great to have next to the stove when I’m cooking! Love that they’re simple, easy to clean and accessible.
Set of 2 Stoneware Salt and Pepper Cellar with Wood Lid Cream - Figmint™
This cookbook stand has been my saving grace in my tiny kitchen! Freeing up space on my countertops, and still allowing me to look at the recipes in my favorite cookbook! I highly recommend if you are limited on counter space or are sick and tired of...
Cookbook Stand, Wooden Recipe Book Holder for Kitchen Counter, Multifunctional Display, Kitchen Decor, Brown Finish Brown one size
Cookbooks
I love a good cookbook to draw inspiration from. Here are a few that I always reach for in my growing collection!
I love cooking, and I also love adapting and creating recipes. This recipe journal has been a game changer in tracking everything that I create in my tiny kitchen. I have one and my mom has one funny story, my mother has filled her entire recipe jour...
Moleskine Guided Journal 5.12"x8.25" Recipe: Dark Red Hard Cover, 400 Pages, Elastic Closure,
I always look through this book for staple recipes during the cold months!
Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook|Hardcover
Another staple! Love this book for recipes!
Go-To Dinners: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook|Hardcover
Another great book for recipes that are easy!
Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust: A Cookbook|Hardcover
This book has leveled up my cooking game!
Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients: A Cookbook|Hardcover
Such a great resource baking! Highly recommend for all bakers!
Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook|Hardcover
Another great cookbook that provides so much information on cookies!
Martha Stewart's Cookie Perfection: 100+ Recipes to Take Your Sweet Treats to the Next Level: A Baking Book|Hardcover
Everything that I have ever made out of this book has been a crowd pleaser. The yellow cake recipe is a staple in my home!
Martha Stewart's Cake Perfection: 100+ Recipes for the Sweet Classic, from Simple to Stunning: A Baking Book|Hardcover
This book is so fun! Pro tip: the potato doughnuts are delicious!
Baking Yesteryear: The Best Recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s|Hardcover
King Arthur’s baking books are an incredible resource for baking when you run into a pinch!
The King Arthur Baking School: Lessons and Recipes for Every Baker|Hardcover
Another staple that I love using!
The King Arthur Baking Company's All-Purpose Baker's Companion (Revised and Updated)|Hardcover
I have been following Manon for years and her French recipes are an inspiration for my cooking!
Chez Manon: Simple Recipes From A French Home Kitchen|Hardcover
Another great recipe book! I love a French dessert
Simple French Baking: Over 80 Sweet Recipes for The Home Cook|Hardcover
You can make a full day of meals with this diverse array of recipes! One of my favorites.
Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering
Another great! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, apps, sides, desserts, snacks, and salads!
Magnolia Table, Volume 2: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering|Hardcover
Another great book full of amazing recipes!
Magnolia Table, Volume 3: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering|Hardcover
Because I will always support a local author! This book is filled with delicious desserts that bring back childhood nostalgia. Also, her desserts for one are for when I need a single slice of cake for myself.
Sweet Tooth - by Sarah Fennel (Hardcover)
Another staple in my kitchen, Mediterranean food is some of my favorite! Give this a try!
The Mediterranean Dish: Simply Dinner - by Suzy Karadsheh (Hardcover)