10 Kitchen Must-Haves
As an extreme food lover, recipe developer, and kitchen appliance connoisseur, I’ve had my fair share of experience with well tasting ingredients and well made products. But more likely than not I only found those great appliances and tools through the failure of other ones. As huge homemade bread and sourdough bakers, my husband and I have tried everything. We specifically have found 2 ingredients that we use within all our bread products because they are just THAT good, as well as a plethora of good quality kitchen tools that we cannot live without! I wanted to take this blog post to introduce you to some of, in my opinion, the MOST needed kitchen tools and ingredients to turn your kitchen from good to great! Let’s dive in!
1. King Arthur Flour: This flour is the best quality and comes out perfectly sifted and smooth. This is our secret (shhh!) for creating a perfect loaf. We have seen the difference when using regular store brand flour and the taste and quality just isn’t the same. Definitely recommend this product to anyone who wants to turn their baked goods into extraordinary bursts of deliciousness! Here’s a link to find it (we have found Amazon to be the cheapest per weight!): https://amzn.to/39QpQBY
2. Kerrygold Butter: This. Is. The. Best. Butter. On. Earth. It has absolutely no comparison or rival, and it is by far the best butter we have every had. It makes our bread products so moist, delicious, and actually taste like butter. It’s amazing what you think tastes like butter until you try Kerrygold butter. I will say, it is a little more pricey, but SO worth every penny! Here is a link to find it (Amazon is a little more expensive than Whole Foods, but we usually just try to find a good deal on it and stock up… you can also freeze it!): https://amzn.to/39J6hvC
3. Handheld Juicer: One of the most underestimated tools that we use in our kitchen is our handheld juicer! We love it because it gets every single drop of juice out without you having to squeeze it yourself with such force. It is easy to use and can fit a lemon or lime! Here is a link to the BEST juicer, in our opinion: https://amzn.to/3gdRomk
4. Stagg Electric Kettle: Per my husbands request, we had to include our MOST used kitchen item: Our Stagg Electric Kettle. This is for the coffee enthusiast who wants to make pour overs or coffee daily. I love it because it heats the water super fast and keeps the water warm for over an hour. You can also choose the exact temperature for the water. My husband likes how it allows you to control your pour and that it has a built-in timer. Here is a link to our exact model: https://amzn.to/39IDjvV
5. Stasher Bags: We love these little bags so much! We personally want to lessen our use of plastic in our house, but finding good durable products to do that is sometimes hard. We love stashed bags because they seal VERY tight, are dishwasher, freezer, microwave, and sous-vide safe. You can personalize your colors to make them perfect for your style. But the best part is that you never have to buy plastic bags again. Win, Win! Here is our favorite one we have: https://amzn.to/33MMmYL
6. Epicurean Cutting Board: We love this cutting board because it is so easy to use, versatile, and big enough that your veggies don’t fall off the board. It’s also nice because of it’s strength — our knifes don’t scrape it like other cutting boards. We really love all their products, especially their cooking utensils! Here is the cutting board we like: https://amzn.to/3mJR3ds
7. Dalstrong Kitchen Knife Set: This was a gift we got for our wedding and I can’t say how much we love them. Every time I use a knife other than our Dalstrong Set, I am instantly scared of cutting myself. I actually never knew how dull my own knifes were until I started using Dalstrong. Most injuries in chopping come from dull knifes that can slide and cut you. I have really enjoyed cooking with these knifes and have never felt unsafe using them. In fact, I feel like they allow me to be more controlled in my chop. This is the set we have but their steak knife set is also incredible! If you’re in the market for new knifes, this is definitely your ticket: https://amzn.to/3lIYvnV
8. Weck Jars: These Weck Jars are amazing assets to our kitchen! With an airtight hold, beautiful design, and amazing functionality, these jars are sure to become your best friend! We use ours specifically for our sourdough starter, but they are also good for keeping different foods airtight. You can find a good deal here: https://amzn.to/2K06lfq
9. Kitchen Scale: Kitchen scales are great for baking and allow you to measure with complete accuracy. We love baking with a scale because you only dirty one bowl! It allows for easy cleanup and can be used for baking, pour-over coffee making, or really any cooking process. I’ve linked one that has all the functions we like and also has a good price tag! https://amzn.to/3mT3L9z
10. Zeroll Ice Cream Scoop: Last but not least, our amazing ice cream scoop! This is my personal favorite because of the way it cuts straight through the ice cream. This technology makes your scoops perfect every time and can even cut through the most frozen desserts. I have loved this product and I think you would too: https://amzn.to/33Lssxd
Thats a wrap: our favorite tools, appliances, and ingredients! As you can see, we are avid kitchen tool connoisseurs! I hope this gives you a better idea on good quality kitchen tools so that you can skip the hassle of things not working correctly. Of course everything won’t hold up perfectly, but it is sure to give you a better shelf life! If you have any questions on different products or you’re interested in advice of what to buy, please send an email and I’d be happy to assist you! Now go out there and live intention, whole lives, worthy of your calling!