Staub Cast Iron - Accessories - Precision Induction Multi Cooker, black matte
Just as good if not better than All Clad
Professional-Quality Cookware
Any color is fine but black and red are best.
Permanent Markers
We use this to label items because it's easy to remove and leaves no residue.
Painters Tape
A little on the pricey side but fantastic.
Men's Work Shoes
A comprehensive guide to food pairings.
The Flavor Bible: Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity
Use this as a finishing salt. Great for chocolate chip cookies.
Maldon Salt
Just use the hand guard if you don't have experience with one of these.
Benriner Mandoline Slicer Website
If you work with flour often, one of these is a must have.
I Tested 8 Bench Scrapers—Three Were a Cut Above the Rest
If you like to bake, it's a necessity. Or if you're interested in exact portion control.
Digital Scales: Home & Kitchen
Easy to store and they stick
Together so they're harder to lose.
Spring Chef Stainless Steel Magnetic Measuring Spoons
We use color coded, plastic cutting boards to avoid cross contamination. One for poultry, one for red meats, one for vegetables. Plastic is best since it's non porous and anti microbial.
The reBoard®
Very comfortable. Alleviates tension on the neck. Very much easier to stand in and wear for long periods of time.
Smocks
You don't need to buy a whole set, but chef knives are usually very expensive and this company offers very affordable alternatives at decent quality.
Chef's Knife and Professional Chef Knives Sets
One of my favorite salts for everyday seasoning.
Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt - Pure & Natural
Get this cookbook for one of the best all butter crusts.
Four & Twenty Blackbirds
Good for baking cookies. Non stick, easy to clean!
Silpat Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat, Half Sheet
The best tool for people who aren't trained in depth to sharpen knives. Very easy to use. Will save you tons on knife sharpening services.
Rolling Knife Sharpener – Easy Blade Care | Tumbler