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Gadgets

gadgets I use in the kitchen


Microplane 46020 Premium Zester Grater-Made in USA Stainless Steel Blade-for zesting Citrus and Grating Cheese-Soft Touch Handle-Black, 12″

One of my favorite gadgets! This guy zests lemons, grates hard cheese like a pro and plows thru whole nutmeg. I couldn’t survive without this gadget! 🙂

My favorite hand held mandolin. Inexpensive, lasts forever (I once sliced 30lb of potatoes for an event and it’s still sharp) and doesn’t take up much room in your kitchen drawers.

Mini tart pans with a non-removable bottom. Great for my rose endive tarts!

Bryson Industries Inc

The only product I’ve found that REALLY gets all those streaks off my stainless appliances. It actually REPELS fingerprints. It’s a much have for sure.

My favorite type of storage ware, especially for liquids.

Wusthof Grand Prix II 10-Piece Knife Set with Storage Block

This is a pricey one but I can personally vouch for their worth. I’ve been using these knives for 7 years, pretty much on a daily basis and I still enjoy them just as much as day one. They still cut and chop great and I’ve never had them professionally sharpened. I also like the smaller, sleek handle, they fit my hand great and the steak knife looks nice as the table setting, not big or bulky. Steak knives sold separately, link below.

Wusthof Grand Prix II 6-Piece Steak-Knife Set

Matching steak knives to complete the block set.

Kohler Sink Rack. Keeps my cast iron farmhouse sink from getting marked up.

Top Rated Zulay Premium Quality Metal Lemon Lime Squeezer – Manual Citrus Press Juicer

Great for juicing lemons and limes. Heck, I’ve even juiced an orange in it!

Garcima 15-Inch Carbon Steel Paella Pan, 38cm

Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 5-1/2-Quart Round French (Dutch) Oven, White

ChefSofi

This little (but heavy) guy is great for crushing herbs and spices. Since back from Thailand I’ve been using it a lot to make curry paste and marinades.

Royal Bamboo Knot Cocktail & Hors’ D’oeuvre Picks – Set of 100 size 4.5 Inch

Bamboo Knot Cocktail/ Hors’ D’oevre Picks. These jazz up any appetizer!

Riedel Ouverture Red and White Magnum Glass and Champagne Flute

If you’re looking for a great set of wine glasses this is it! You can buy these separately but I thought I’d link the starter set if you need a variety. I like this brand because they are light to hold and have a thin delicate lip to drink from. And they are sold at a reasonable price point so if one gets broken, no one is in a panic.

Mrs. Meyer’s Merged

Because it cleans great, smells pretty and is free of all those nasty chemicals.

12” Pizza Screen Seamless Aluminum Chef’s Baking Screen,Commercial Grade Pizza Pan Supplies

Keeps my pizza crust nice and crispy!

Weiman Products, LLC

I have a copper prep sink and this stuff works magic bringing it back to it’s original shine. It’s also great for your copper mugs and pots.

OXO

My favorite plastic mixing bowls. Lighter than glass bowls and won’t react with fruits like stainless can.

Breville Kitchenware

I fought this one, (b/c I don’t like frivolous kitchen tools) but boy am I glad I gave in, I’ve found so many uses for this hand-held blender. My soups have never been better!

Moscow Mule Copper Mugs – Set of 2-100% HANDCRAFTED – Food Safe Pure Solid Copper Mugs – 16 oz Gift Set – BONUS Highest Quality Cocktail Copper Straws & Jigger – Christmas & New Year Gift

You can definitely serve Moscow Mules out of a regular glass but aren’t these much cuter? A non-necessity, sure, but when you have people over it’s fun to serve up a drink in these shiny copper mugs.

Nordic Ware Leakproof Springform Pan, 10 Cup, 9 Inch

Cheesecake anyone? This is the perfect pan for making my hashbrown veggie quiche!

Epica Products

A classic flour sifter. Gotta have it to get the lumps out!

Norpro Nonstick Stuffed Pancake Pan, Munk / Aebleskiver / Ebelskiver

Wilton Excelle Elite Non-Stick Tart Pan and Quiche Pan with Removable Bottom, 11-Inch

Champagne Flutes, Edge Champagne Glass Set of 4 – Modern & Elegant Gift for Women, Men, Wedding, Anniversary, Christmas, Birthday – 6oz, 100% Lead Free Crystal

The cutest salt cellar, it’s the perfect size, not too big and not too small.

Bellemain Cooling Rack – Baking Rack, Chef Quality 12 inch x 17 inch – Tight-Grid Design, Oven Safe, Fits Half Sheet Cookie Pan

Both a cooling rack and baking rack, a necessity in my kitchen.

Solula Professional 18/8 Stainless Steel Medium Cookie Scoop, 2-YEAR Warranty

You’ll find all kind of uses for this scoop. Cookies, melon, ice cream, cupcake batter, ground meat, it’s great for scooping anything that you need to control the size for consistency. This size is a good in-the-middle size to start with.

Dualit 2-Slice Toaster, Chrome

Pretty and functional. I have an older model that my husband and I have been using for about 17 years. Yes, you can find much cheaper toasters that do the job just fine but since we keep our toaster on the counter top I do like the unique look of this brand and the fact that it still works perfectly and looks just as good after 17 years, I’m ok with the splurge purchase. ????

Mojito Muddler…because sometimes you just need a refreshing mint beverage! It’s also great for muddling other types of herbs too.

Johnson S.C. & Sons Inc.

I find this is to be the perfect size for leftovers.

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day

The Basil sent is my absolute favorite, it actually makes me want to clean the counters and cabinets!

Full Circle Home

This brush is great for getting off stuck-on-foods. It has tough bristles but non-abrasive.

KitchenAid

It’s a splurge item for sure but it makes easy work out of making meringues (and tons of other stuff too).

Spiralizer

Because turning fruits and vegetables into shoestring shapes is fun! Apples, zucchini, carrot and of course potatoes to make french fries!

Pure Acres Farm

Have you ever needed to squeeze all the liquid from something, like shredded cucumbers, zucchini or hash browns? If so, this cheesecloth makes easy work of the messy task.

Mrs. Anderson’s Baking Ebelskiver Turning Tools, Beechwood, 12-Inch, Set of 2

KitchenAid KSB1575CU 5-Speed Diamond Blender with 60-Ounce BPA-Free Pitcher – Contour Silver

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