KITCHEN TOOLS + GADGETS


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LODGE - CAST IRON SKILLET

My kitchen is stocked with all shapes and sizes of cast iron pots and pans. Lodge pans are pre-seasoned, ready-to-use, and have superior heat retention.

LODGE - REVERSIBLE CAS IRON GRIDDLE

You can cook everything from pancakes and eggs to a large camping spread on this griddle. In addition, it goes seamlessly from stove to oven.

NORDIC WARE - ALUMINUM BAKING SHEET

These baking sheets bake evenly everytime and have superior heat conductivity. To preserve the integrity, I always use parchment paper or a silicone Silpat.

CHECKERED CHEF - BAKING + COOKING RACK

Cooling or cooking - the choice is yours! With solid stainless steel construction and no artificial coatings or treatments, this rack is safe for using in the oven or on the counter.

SILPAT - NON-STICK SILICONE BAKING MAT

Turn any pan into a non-stick surface. I use my Silpat instead for any baking recipe that calls for parchment paper as it replaces the need for butter, grease, oils, and sprays.

RONCO - ROTISSERIE OVEN

My rotisserie oven is one of my favorite tools in my kitchen. I use it at least twice a week to make perfect, homemade rotisserie chicken.

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WEBER - VEGETABLE BASKET

Summertime, wintertime, anytime, I love grilling! Everyone should have a grill basket - just toss in your favorite veggies and grill to perfection.

GRILLAHOLICS - BBQ TOOL SET

Any grillmaster needs a set of heavy duty stainless-steel tools to elevate their grill game.

LODGE - CAST IRON GRILL PRESS

I use my grill press for burgers on the grill and to cook even, crispy bacon.

BAYOU CLASSIC - STAINLESS STEEL STOCKPOT

From large batches of bone broth to steaming crabs, I couldn't live without my durable and versatile stockpot.

LODGE - CAST IRON WOK

I love making healthy stir-fry recipes. This wok is sturdy, seasoned with oil for a natural, easy-release finish, and can go from stovetop to oven.

PADERNO - VEGETABLE SPIRAL SLICER

This is a top tool in my kitchen - I use it for everything from potatoes to zucchini noodles. It's simple to clean and blades are easily interchangeable.

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BLENDTEC - HIGH-SPEED BLENDER

Although there are a lot of commercial-quality blenders out there, I'm a Blendtec girl. It has six-preprogrammed blending cycles, a BPA-free Blendtec FourSide Jar, and 3.0 peak horsepower motor.

CUISINART - FOOD PROCESSOR

This is a must-have in any cooks kitchen. It can be used for used for shredding, chopping, mixing, and kneading. There are smaller versions available, but I like having a larger capacity machine.

OVENTE - GLASS ELECTRIC KETTLE

I bought this a few years ago for a quick, safe way to make my baby's bottles (and my coffee) and it's still going strong. I love the comfortable stay-cool handle and washable filter to ensure the purest results.

CUISINART - HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER

No more microwave popcorn! Make your own healthier version with this air popper.

HAMILTON BEACH - SLOW COOKER

A crockpot is another important kitchen staple for the healthy home cook. This programmable slow cooker lets you set n' forget, everything from chili and soups to chicken dishes.

BREVILLE - PANINI PRESS

Panini presses are not just for sandwiches (although I do love a grilled, gluten-free sandwich every now and then). You can use this for cooking meats and fish too.

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KITCHENAID - STAND MIXER

A pricey investment that is well worth it. I've had my Kitchen Aid mixer for over 12 years and use it for baking, grinding meat, and kneading dough.

CUISINART - ICE CREAM MAKER

This works amazing for my homemade, dairy-free ice cream and healthy frozen treats The double insulated freezer bowl eliminates the need for ice and new mixing paddle makes frozen desserts in 20 minutes or less.

CUISINART - STAINLESS-STEEL SAUCEPAN

This saucepan is made of 18/10 stainless steel with a solid aluminum core and is oven and broiler-safe up to 550 degrees.

PYREX - GLASS BAKING DISHES

Pyrex glass dishes are versatile enough to use in the refrigerator, freezer, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. I love that the glass is a non-toxic cooking surface.

GLASSLOCK - GLASS CONTAINER SET

Having safe, non-toxic storage containers is essential. These are made of silica, soda ash, limestone and other natural components, so they don't contain any harmful environmental hormones.

EPICUREAN - CUTTING BOARDS

These green-guard certified cutting boards are safe for all knives, heat resistant up to 350 degrees, dishwasher safe, and will not harbor bacteria.

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PYREX - GLASS MIXING BOWLS

I always keep a set of glass and stainless steel mixing bowls in various sizes. These bowls are made of nonporous glass that won't warp, stain, or absorb odors.

FINE DINE - STAINLESS STEEL MIXING BOWLS

Stainless steel bowls with commercial grade metal that can be used as both mixing bowls and serving bowls. These metal bowls won’t stain or absorb odors and resist rust for years of durability.

NEW STAR - STAINLESS-STEEL MEASURING CUPS + SPOONS

A great, durable set of stainless steel measuring cups and spoons.

CUCISINA - LEMON SQUEEZER + PRESS

I love this handy press that juices lemons, limes, and oranges quickly with ease.

UTOPIA KITCHEN - CHEESE GRATER

This six-sided grater/slicer packs a lot of punch for a little kitchen tool. It grates, slices, and shreds everything from cheese to veggies.

HIC - CRINKLE CUTTING TOOL

My favorite food? French Fries. I love to make healthy, homemade crinkle-cut french fries with some extra-virgin olive and Old Bay seasoning.

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MESSERMEISTER - SERRATED PEELER

This is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. This peeler has a serrated blade, which allows you to, not only, grip wet vegetables and peel them with ease, but also allows you to peel tomatoes, grapes, and ginger.

AMERICAN MUG POTTERY - UTENSIL HOLDER

Why stuff your large cooking utensils in a drawer, when you can keep them handy on your counter in this beautiful ceramic crock.

MODERN INNOVATIONS - MAGNETIC KNIFE BAR

I gave up on knife blocks years ago because they can hide mold and germs and are difficult to clean.This magnetic knife bar saves you counter space and will keep your family from eating food cut by germy, dirty knives.

GINSU CHIKARA - STAINLESS STEEL KNIVES

Knives are definitely one of the most used tools in my kitchen. These Japanese knives have been named a Consumer Report "Best Buy" 5 times and are backed by a Lifetime Limited Warranty. (Tip: use the included knife block for storing kids pens and pencils, and scissors.)

ETEKCITY - DIGITAL KITCHEN SCALE

This scale features a handy auto-tare function to easily measure ingredients in a dish without having to do any math, allowing you to cut down on prep time so you can enjoy your meal.

SIMPLEHUMAN - SENSOR SOAP DISPENSER

I have one of these next to each of my sinks. They allow for no-mess, germ-free hand washing and dish cleaning.

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KITCHENAID - SILICONE SPOON SPATULA

This is another one of my favorite kitchen tools - the curved edges are ideal for mixing, scooping and scraping.

Di ORO LIVING - FLEX SPATULA

This great high-heat, silicone, and BPA-free spatula is perfect to use with hot foods and around the cook top.

OLIVA ITALIANA - SALT BOX

This is perfect for storing salt or any other seasoning. There are no dyes, pesticides or other harmful chemicals to contaminate your food and the naturally anti-microbial bamboo makes the ideal choice for kitchen safety.

TRAMONTINA - TWO-TIER FRUIT STAND

Many fruits and vegetables need to be stored at room temperature- this stand is the perfect way to store and display your produce.

STERLINGPRO - FRENCH PRESS

French press coffee is the best coffee in my opinion. This press is far more superior than other French presses in removing "all" grounds from your coffee giving you an amazingly smooth cup of coffee.

BALL - MASON JARS

Mason jars serve many purposes in my home. We use them as drinking glasses, food/drink storage containers and crayon holders.

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SIPWELL - STAINLESS STEEL DRINKING STRAWS

I don't like putting my lips on toxic plastic straws, so I always use these stainless steel straws.

APEC - REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER FILTER SYSTEM

We installed this system two years ago and I couldn't be happier. It removes up to 99% of contaminants including arsenic, chlorine, lead, fluoride, heavy metals, bacteria, virus and 1000+ contaminants.

S'WELL - STAINLESS STEEL WATER BOTTLE

I have a S'Well water bottle in every size (9 oz, 17oz, 25 oz). They keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot. Perfect for a workout or picnic.

PURA KIKI - STAINLESS STEEL KIDS WATER BOTTLE

Hands down this is the best, non-toxic water bottle for kids.The silicone tops contain no BPA, bps, EA, PVC, phthalates, or other toxins and no internal lining to ensure nothing ever leaches into your beverage.

PLANETBOX - BENTO LUNCH BOX

My daughter LOVES her Planetbox! This eco-friendly, stainless steel lunchbox is made from safe, non-toxic, and recycled materials - safe from lead, PVC, phthalates, or BPA.

EZPZ - HAPPY MAT

This one-piece placemat and plate contains kids' messes and is easy to clean with warm soapy water or in the dishwasher.