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Shop My Kitchen | The Tools I Use Every Day
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I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, prepping, cooking, and baking meals and treats. Here's the gear I trust the most.
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Bakeware
 
Drinkware
 
Tools
 
Kitchen Organization
 
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Cookware

Everyone who cooks at home needs at least one good pan. Here are my faves.

 
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I use this dutch oven almost every day. Pricey, but cannot be beat.
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven 5.5qt Cerise
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A cast iron skillet without all the upkeep. Makes the best grilled cheese!
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Skillet 11.75"
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This has so many uses.
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Round Braiser 2.25qt Cerise
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Affordable, oven-friendly cookware.
GreenPan Canterbury 10-Pc Hard Anodized Ceramic Cookware Set
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Top-of-the-line, nonstick, dishwasher-safe cookware.
HexClad Hybrid 14-Pc Cookware Set, Induction
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A more affordable cast iron casserole but still great quality!
Lodge 3.6 Qt Enameled Cast Iron Oval Casserole
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Bakeware

When it comes to baking supplies, you don't always need to spend a lot of money to find quality. Here are some of the things I use.

 
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Perfect for holiday side dishes!
Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage 3 Rectangular Dishes Cerise
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I get so much use out of this one dish.
Le Creuset Oval Cast Iron Baker 3 qt Flame
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My favorite cooling racks that double as a roasting rack.
Rainspire 2-Pack 10x15 Stainless Steel Cooling Racks
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A big mixing bowl that doesn't slide around on my counter? Yes!
OXO Good Grips 5-Quart Mixing Bowl
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I use these to hold dips in my husband's bento-style lunchbox but they are great as free-standing muffin cups. Sturdy and easy to clean.
Amazon Basics Silicone Baking Cups, BPA Free, 12 Pack
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These hold up so well.
Nordic Ware Naturals 3-Piece Aluminum Sheet Pan Set
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Easy to remove muffins and clean!
12ct Silicone Muffin Pan Blue - Figmint™:Oven & Dishwasher Safe, 10-Year Warranty
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Drinkware

When it comes to drinking accessories, my rules are reusable and easy to clean and use.

 
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I love these colors!
Velaco 5Pcs 10mm Silicone Straw Caps for Stanley
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Perfect for a small freezer and arthritis friendly!
DOQAUS 4 Pack Silicone Ice Cube Trays w/Lid
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I love how sleek this feels in my hand.
Reduce 40oz Chiller Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Spill-Proof Tumbler Gentle Lavender
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Tools

Tools are important. Here are the best I have.

 
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I love this utensil crock. Holds so many tools!
Le Creuset Stoneware Utensil Crock, Cerise
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A sleek, affordable utensil crock.
Stoneware Utensil Storage White - Threshold™: Kitchen Countertop Holder, Dishwasher-Safe, 6" Height
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Arthritis-friendly cooking utensils.
OXO 3pc Wooden Utensil Set: Turner, Spoon & Slotted Spoon for Cooking & Kitchen Use, Hand Wash, Adult, Brown
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Sturdy and easy to clean. This will last well into the end of the world.
OXO Good Grips Wooden Corner Spoon & Scraper
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I've used this for years and it's still one of my favorites.
KitchenAid Universal Bamboo Tools 12-Inch
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Great for grating cheese, veggies, etc. and arthritis-friendly!
OXO Good Grips Etched Coarse Grater, Orange
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I use this to zest citrus or grate parmesan.
OXO Etched Zester: Stainless Steel Lemon & Garlic Grater, Soft-Grip Handle, Dishwasher-Safe, Green
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A necessity for the arthritis sufferer. I can now get any jar open quickly.
4pcs Rubber Jar Opener Gripper Pads for Seniors
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I use this every day to peel fruit and vegetables, but also works on cheese blocks.
OXO Softworks Y Peeler: Stainless Steel Vegetable & Potato Peeler, Dishwasher-Safe, Black
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My favorite can opener.
OXO Locking Can Opener: Manual Soft-Grip Handle, Stainless Steel, Black, Hand Wash, Freestanding, Lifetime Warranty
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One great whisk.
OXO 11" Balloon Whisk: Stainless Steel Wire Whisk with Grip Handle, Dishwasher-Safe, Multicolor, Ideal for Baking
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I've used these for over a decade. Super thick and durable, and wash up like a dream.
Williams Sonoma Solid Oven Mitt
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The absolute BEST kitchen towels. I've had them forever and would buy them again in a second.
Williams Sonoma Classic Stripe Towels
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An absolute must for someone with arthritis who has trouble chopping with a traditional knife.
Fullstar Pro Chopper 4-in-1 White
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These make meal prep a sinch!
Souper Cubes Freezer Tray with Lid
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Kitchen Organization

Because you need to wrangle the stuff in the kitchen and keep some kind of order.

 
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My must-have for menu planning.
Dry Erase Magnetic Calendar 3 Pack, 14x11
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I love all the vibrant colors for my menu calendar.
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Ultra-Fine 8ct
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This sticks right to the fridge next to my magnetic menu planning board.
Remooble Magnetic Dry Erase Whiteboard Eraser
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I use this to organize my spices, but you could also use it for can/jar organization.
Copco 3-Tier Non-Skid Spice Organizer 15"
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Use this in the fridge, in cabinets, or on the counter for easy access.
10" Lazy Susan Turn Table - Brightroom™: Non-Slip Kitchen Organizer, Spice & Pantry Storage, White Plastic
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Spice jars with shaker style tops.
NETANY 24 Pcs 4oz Glass Spice Jars with Bamboo Lids
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Spice jars for easy measuring spoon access.
SKOCHE 20-Pack 4oz Glass Spice Jars with Lids
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Because you need somewhere to put all the gadgets.
Pipishell Bamboo Silverware Organizer, Expandable Cutlery Tray, Utensil Drawer Organizer in Kitchen for Spoons Forks Knives, Natural
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I use these in my fridge for apples, oranges, and other fruits to have them quickly accessible.
Soda Fridge & Pantry Organizer Clear - Brightroom™: PETG Kitchen Storage, Refrigerator & Cabinet Bin
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I love an egg tray with room for storage on top.
OU Egg Holder for Fridge, BPA Free Rolling Egg Organizer for Refrigerator Organization, Clear Stackable Container for Kitchen Organizers and Storage
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These keep my ingredients dry and fresh - especially my brown sugar.
ProKeeper+ 9-Piece Airtight Food Storage Set
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These make meal prep and storing leftovers easy!
JoyJolt 24pc Borosilicate Glass Storage Set
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Grocery Bags

Isn't it time we do away with the plastic grocery and produce bags? Try these instead.

 
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We started reducing all the plastic in our kitchen by using these little produce bags at the market. Life-saver!
Earthwise Reusable Mesh Produce Bags Set of 9
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I love these colors and patterns!
Earthwise Reusable Durable Large Foldable Totes
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Insulated bags are perfect for keeping your groceries chilled, or for packing a picnic lunch.
Creative Green Life XL Insulated Reusable Grocery Bags (2-Pack)
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Appliances

 
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I love my toaster oven and have cooked so many recipes in this.
Cuisinart 1800W Air Fryer Toaster Oven TOA-70
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A good investment for anyone who enjoys baking and does it often.
KitchenAid® Artisan Stand Mixer, 5-qt
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I make smoothies most mornings and this makes them fast and with less mess.
Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro with Auto-iQ - BN401: 1100W Personal Smoothie Blender, Stainless Steel, 2 Cups, Dishwasher Safe
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My husband loves his grill and uses it weekly.
Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Grill & Air Fryer
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