~🍳🍴🍋 A Few Words From Susan 🍋🍴🍳~ When I first started cooking, my kitchen was a jumble of odds and ends, including hand-me-down utensils from
Gram's kitchen, a single cast iron skillet my parents had gotten for a wedding present, Mom's old 1950s-era Revere Ware, and a wooden spoon with a bite mark (courtesy of Byron, my American Eskimo). Over time, I learned that having the right tools makes all the difference. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just
getting started, a thoughtfully equipped kitchen turns meal prep from a chore into a joy. This week, I’m sharing my top ten essential kitchen tools - items I reach for almost every day. I’ve also included tips on how to use them. These are the workhorses that make cooking faster, easier, and more fun. This week's
video reveals my 7 top tools for cookie baking, several of which you probably already have but didn't think were cookie baking essentials. Finally, this week's discount is a special subscriber offer you won’t want to miss! It's the perfect gift for any Dads in your life this Father's Day. Best, Susan
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7 Essentials for Cookie Baking - The Last 4 Will Surprise You!
Discover the 7 unique kitchen tools that have transformed my baking and cooking experiences. These aren't your ordinary gadgets; some might even surprise you with their simplicity and effectiveness. From a full sheet pan to a baby spoon, learn how each tool plays a crucial role in the kitchen, enhancing efficiency and precision.
Tip of the Week: Keep It Simple You don't need a drawer full of single-use gadgets to create beautiful garnishes or meal
prep shortcuts. For example, A basic straight edge veggie peeler can do much more than remove the skin from fruits and vegetables—use it to make chocolate curls, zucchini noodles, or slivers of cheese for pasta.
10 Essential Kitchen Tools Every Home Cook Should Own - Chef’s Knife: The backbone of any kitchen. Invest in a good one, keep it sharp, and you’ll breeze through chopping, slicing, and dicing.
- Cutting Board: A sturdy surface protects your counters and your knives. I like to keep a wooden one for produce and a plastic dishwasher safe one for meat. Never use glass cutting boards - they destroy knives.
- Vegetable Scrubber: Cleaning fresh produce is a snap with the Cestari Vegetable Scrubber. It’s gentle on fruits and veggies but tough on dirt.
- Mixing Bowls: Nesting bowls save space and
make meal prep - mixing batters, tossing salads, marinating meats - quick and easy.
- Measuring Cups & Spoons: Precision matters, especially in baking. A reliable set ensures your recipes come out right every time.
- Nonstick Skillet: From eggs to stir-fries, a quality skillet is a must for quick, even cooking and easy
cleanup. Consider a newer ceramic coated one to avoid any potential issues with nasty chemicals.
- Wooden Spoon: Gentle on cookware and versatile for stirring, scraping, or tasting as you go.
- Pizza Cutter: Not just for pizza! The Cestari Pizza Cutter glides through quesadillas, flatbreads, and even brownies.
- Colander: For draining pasta, rinsing
beans, or washing greens, a colander is indispensable.
- Digital Thermometer: Take the guesswork out of roasting, baking, and grilling perfect doneness, every time.
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Reader's Tips for Kitchen Tools
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Barbara from Portland, Maine shares: “I keep my chef’s knife sharp with a quick swipe on a honing rod before each use. It makes slicing so much easier!” James
from Tulsa, Oklahoma suggests: “Store your mixing bowls inside your colander to save cabinet space -plus, it’s easy to grab everything you need at once.” Linda
from Sacramento, California says: “A pizza cutter is my secret for cutting sandwiches into perfect triangles -my kids love it!” Janet from Seattle, Washington
shares: “I always keep a damp towel under my cutting board to prevent slipping. It keeps things safer and makes chopping easier.” Samuel from Chicago, Illinois
recommends: “After washing produce, I spin leafy greens dry in a salad spinner and then use the same bowl for tossing salads - less to clean up and super efficient!” |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: A toothpick is the tool most people use. A better tool for this, though is an instant read probe thermometer. A cake is perfectly done at 210°F. You're welcome. 😊
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