Favorite Kitchen Tools

nesting measuring cups from Mario B. I bought these at Barnes & Noble, of all places. ...probably in the same breath that I told the kids that book stores are for buying books...

I used to be a totally gadget junkie. I must confess, in one fit of culinary enthusiasm, I even purchased a “SlapChopper!”. That was a terrible idea if ever there was one; I think it lasted a week before it rusted and I tossed it, vowing never again to purchase anything from the “as seen on TV” isle.  Nowadays, I have just two drawers of tools that I keep on hand, but only a handful that I’d refuse to give up.  My knife isn’t pictured, but it’s a shiny and very sharp Wustoff classic 6″ chef’s knife.  Also, I have a knife from RockFarm Knives that I could use to amputate your leg…or successfully cleave some beef.  Pictured are my “stranded on a desert island” choices.  Yeah..this stuff and The Professor…

a ladle and coated iron pot. Don't leave home without them...

ice cream scoopers (for doughs and batters and...ice cream) and a spreader/knife thingy from Pampered Chef

the silicone brush, peeler (with interchangeable blades), and rubber tongs (a must-have to preserve your non-stick coated pans)

comfy grips...

electronic, programmable probe thermometer

my spatulas, whisks, and china Bain Marie...

the cutesy heart shape actually serves a purpose: a place for your thumb and easy pouring. ...I stole them from my Grandma...don't tell her, please...

I have two of these bowls, but you can't have one. I want to marry these bowls.

Pyrex bowls: I use these for my mise en place

I don't really use these for measuring, but they are great for scooping. Plus, you know...they're cute...

...anything from Anthropologie is a treasure...

I only buy RedVanilla stuff from TJMaxx...otherwise, I'd have to sell a child.

silicone basting brush from Marie B. "hello, dishwasher safe!"

Like I said, I have other stuff that’s useful…but for a week, I left stuff out on the counter that I used more than twice.  …I’m really glad I can put this stuff away now.  Until it’s time for lunch, anyway.

Cheers! and happy Times to you!