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In The Kitchen
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items Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies and a well-equipped kitchen is a must. These are my go-to gadgets and tools.
I don't believe in spending an arm and a leg for cookware. Lodge's cast iron enamel cookware gets the job done as well as that really expensive brand, and is as attractive.
I use them on the stove top from soups and stews and in the oven for braises...
Enameled Cast Iron
I didn't know how sorry my old Kitchen Aid blender was until I got my Blend Tec. My protein shakes are now giving ice cream shop quality 🙌🏾, instead of liquid or iced milk. This thing takes whole fruits and makes them into the best smoothies ever w...
Blendtec
I've had a vacuum sealer in my kitchen since I was in my 20s. I'm an obsessive food preservationist, and my freezer always has home-cooked meals ready for days when I don't feel like cooking or when I have unexpected visitors. I never throw cheese ou...
FoodSaver® FM2000 Vacuum Sealing System
Literally can live in my kitchen without this. The 13-cup capacity makes it good for large batches like bread dough with enough power to not burn out the motor. Can you yell I've murdered a weak food processor before?🤣
13-Cup Food Processor with Dicing Kit
Admittedly, this tool doesn't get used a lot, but it is clutch every time. When making split pea or tomato soup, it climates the need for me to transfer the liquid into the blender.
Smart Stick® Two-Speed Hand Blender
We grind our own spices to get the freshness and intensity for our dishes. Peppercorns are the most common but juniper, allspice, and coriander get their turn as well. It also comes in handy to rejuvenate spices that harden an clump like onion powde...
Spice and Nut Grinder
Literally, the best gif my Sister ever gave me. It's been going strong for at least twenty years. This mixer made my baking and cooking life exponentially easier and more exciting. I use it for everything from grinding meat to making ice cream.
Artisan Series 5-Qt. Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Hammered Bowl, Exclusively at Macy’s KSM150PSHER
I've used this to grind bacon for burgers, pork shoulder, shrimp, beef for Mediterranean ground beef kabobs, and even salmon. There's no protein I won't grind when the inspiration hits me.😆
KitchenAid KSMFGA Food Grinder Attachment for Stand Mixers
This is metal version of the meat grinder attachment. I've had the plastic one for several years, and its performed well. However, plastic gets stress fractures that will not be experienced with this metal attachment. Time to upgrade.
KitchenAid Metal Food Grinder Attachment, Color: Stainless - JCPenney
I fell in love with making ice cream because this bowl makes it easy. Freeze the bowl for 24 hours and bring it out when your custard is ready. Your mixer and the bowl do the rest.
KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Bowl Attachment, Color: White - JCPenney
The reusable alternative to parchment paper that makes perfect cookies and keeps food from sticking to my baking sheets. Perfect on so many levels.
Silpat Sweet and Savory Mats, Set of 2
Metal jar lids can, and do rust. I don't want to think about rust getting into my food or beverages. These lids are fantastic.
AOZITA 20 Pack Mason Jar Lids - Wide & Regular
I literally have every size of Mason jar and there is also something inside a jar in my refrigerator. This is the size I use most often. I used them for everything!
Limited Edition Ball Sunshine Pint Mason Jar