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Kitchen Must Haves!

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These are the things that I would consider weekly staples. I cook at home a lot. I love to cook, turn up the music, and TUNE OUT! I try and make most of our food homemade when I have time.
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Daily/Weekly Must Haves!!!

 
Paula Cundiff-Porter profile picture
I use mine no less than three times a week!! My daughter bought mine for me for Christmas! I do t know how I went without it for so long! I make my husband his favorite organic double chocolate chip muffins for work every week 🤎I make homemade bre...
KitchenAid Stand Mixers - Amazon.com
 
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I have had my Vitamix for almost 15 years! It’s my second favorite kitchen gadget to my Kitchen Aid! Soup, homemade organic nut butters, oat flour , rice flour , sauces , smoothies , cocktails and milkshakes! Love my Vitamix it’s worth every penny!
Vitamix - Amazon.com
 
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I have Celiacs so I like to make my pizzas at home, but I have always loved making pizza at home before! So much better with fresh ingredients! My fave is anchovies and green olives 🫒 and YES, I’m totally serious! These are great for making crunchy ...
Round Pizza Stone - Amazon.com
 
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I try and use my French Press on slow mornings. I grind my beans in my Vitamix. The coffee flavor is so rich , and the wait is worth it. I suggest all stainless and glass. No plastic.
French Press - Amazon.com
 
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On mornings I don’t have time and need a quick cup before work. Sometimes I just do t have time. I do use biodegradable no plastic Kcups I will link my fave. I do the best I can , but sometimes this is all I have time for and I’m thankful!
Keurig K-Classic Single Serve K-Cup Coffee Maker
 
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Bought this about two years ago and we LOVE it! We dont trust the water here at home anymore ( don’t get me started) but we use this for all our drinking and cooking water. I change the filters twice a year. They are around thirty dollars. I will lin...
Stainless Steel Water Filter System - Amazon.com
 
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I cook almost everything in these! Bake, fry, and sauté. I know it’s safe and chemical free! I wash mine with a nontoxic dish soap with no perfumes or scents. (Clean Cult) Cast iron can hold on to smells and flavors from previous cooks so I always cl...
Skillets - Lodge Cast Iron
 
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I use this cast iron Dutch oven to make roast chicken! It’s the best , it gets so tender and the skin is so crispy and brown. In a pinch you can fry in the deep part and flip the top for making pancakes and grilled cheese. They last forever amazing ...
Dutch Ovens - Lodge Cast Iron
 
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Another great investment. I make pot roast in this, and rustic bread. It’s my go to for making soup and chili. It’s heavy but I LOVE this thing! Goes from the stove top for searing straight into a hot oven. Staple!
Dutch Ovens - Lodge Cast Iron
 
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I use these for EVERYTHING! Storing food in the fridge, quick pickles, overnight oats , homemade salad dressing. I use the larger ones to store granola, Hanks cereal, rice , pasta, cookies literally anything!
Weck Jars - Amazon.com
 
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Another staple. We drink out of the smaller ones and larger ones! I love to fill a big one with lots of ice, fruit and water! I use them to can , and store literally anything and everything! I put paint brushes in them, crayons, flour , sugar , oats!...
Mason Jars - Amazon.com
 
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I love these. I use to buy glass until I had one break. These are obviously unbreakable, easy to clean and good for the environment. They come in different lengths and thickness so they work for just about anything you want to drink.
Hiware 12-Pack Reusable Stainless Steel Straws
 
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Love all these! Using plastic boards gets tiny pieces of microplastics in your food and system! 😵‍💫
Non Toxic Cutting Board - Amazon.com
 
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Don’t cook with plastic anything for the love of all that’s pure and holy!
Bamboo Spoon - Amazon.com
 
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Love these! Again using plastic is toxic, mixing in plastic bowls and storing in plastic bowls is gross. Y’all know better.
WHYSKO 5-Piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
 
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I get these for the grands and my son. They work great , and don’t get mushy like paper straws.
Biodegradable Straws - Amazon.com
 
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These are great inside and for the smoker and grill! Don’t be flipping your food with plastic freak shows!
Stainless Steel Spatula - Amazon.com
 
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I won’t lie sometimes these things really pi$$ me off 😆but when you warm them up right they seal good. It takes some practice.
Beeswax Wraps - Amazon.com
 
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Use parchment or oil them good but these are the best!
Stainless Steel Loaf Pan - Amazon.com
 
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I use to use those no stick mats like a nutter but I love this parchment paper for baking.
Non Toxic Parchment Paper - Amazon.com
 
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I eat popcorn at least four times a week!! I don’t use microwave bagged popcorn but this stove top Whorley Pop. I actually bought mine at the Amish Store in Eubank but this is the exact same. I use avocado , olive or coconut oil. Celtic sea salt and ...
Stovetop Popcorn Maker - Amazon.com
 
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Great alternative for packing sandwiches and other goodies for lunch. My husband takes his lunch and breakfast to work everyday. Again we rarely eat out and fast food is just gross let’s be honest. These are good for cookies , sandwiches etc. We try ...
Paper Sandwich Bags Kraft Brown 200 Pack
 
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I still grate cheese! It melts better and tastes better. Next time you make a homemade pizza ( I make them in just about every Friday) grate your own cheese and taste for yourself 🍕!
Large Grater

Daily/Weekly Must Haves!!!

 
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Unfortunately on workdays I don’t always have the time or luxury of making a cup of coffee with the French Press. This coffee is our fave! It’s organic , and the k-cups and packaging are all non plastic biodegradable and compostable! 🌱It’s a beauti...
San Francisco Bay Coffee: Organic
 
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For slow mornings! This is so rich and delicious! Starts the weekends off perfectly.
HIGHER GROUND ROASTERS Organic Humanity Blend Coffee

Kitchen Stuff I Want!

 
Paula Cundiff-Porter profile picture
This is gonna be soooo much faster and I am going to make it a goal to do more meal prep! My ADD makes everything chaos so getting organized is a struggle! I can grate my own cheese , carrots , taters for fries 🍟 It’s in my list!
Kitchenaid Shredder