Every chef has tools that they feel are must have in their
kitchen. When a blog follower asked me what do they need to outfit their first
kitchen, it got me thinking. What do I use the most? What do I think is a “must
have” I have teamed up my friend Hillary with Pampered chef for a must have
list as well as a giveaway drawing. All you have to do is like and share my In the kitchen with Chef Renee facebook page for one entry and for each item
purchased your name will be entered 3 times in the drawing. So three items
purchased 9 entries... Pretty cool huh? Well it gets better if you are the
winner you get to choose your prize!
You can shop by clicking the link below.You MUST select to have items to ship directly you. I'm keeping anything that shows up at my door:)
The giveaway drawing will close at until midnight PST on April 30th, 2015 to shop, like and share. A winner will be announced on May 1st, 2015. Prize must be selected within a week or will be forfeited, and a new winner will be selected at random.
OK so now that formalities are done here is my top ten list
of kitchen must haves!
10. Easy Read Measuring Cups: These little guys
are a time and back saver for sure. You can easily measure out olive oil, stock
or wine for your pan sauces. I like that they stack together to save space too.
9. microplane zester: Lemons, garlic, ginger, nutmeg… the
sky is the limit for this workhorse in my kitchen. I also use it for fine
shavings of chocolate, or Parmesan cheese, and cinnamon too!
8. Bamboo Spoon Set: If you read my blog you have seen these
in almost every single post I have written. I love them they clean easy, they
don’t stain and they keep your non-stick and stainless pans safe from
scratches. They are a winner all day long.
7. Citrus Press: I’d say I’m pretty strong, but I like to
make life easier where I can. These juicers will totally invert your cut citrus
and get every last drop of juice out. Ours usually is found in the kitchen or
our bar, as we like to use it for cocktails too!
6. Classic Batter Bowl: I LOVE this bowl! I got a pampered
chef gift card about 8 years ago for Christmas, and got this beauty, and have
used it almost twice a week since then and it is like new. I use it for
pancakes, pasta salads, marinating meats and desserts. I have even used a hand
mixer in it and it worked great. I like that it had a tight fitting lid so you
can put it right in the fridge.
5. Handy Scraper: If you read my post on knife skills you
know that scraping up food with your knife will ruin your blade. These scrapers
are perfect for scraping up your cut veggies and scooping them into you pot or
pan. It has a little silicon edge so it gets every bit. A clean cutting board
is s safe cutting board. This is a must have!
4. Large Scoop: I have all three sizes of this scoop. I use
the small for mini muffins and the medium size for cookies or meatballs. The large size I use for ice cream, filling
large muffin or pop over pans. I even use them for dispensing pancake or waffle
batter so no more spills and drips all over the counter.
3. Prep Bowl Sets: Again you have seen these on the blog
time and time again. I use these for my prep ahead so once I get to the stove
or mixer everything is measured, chopped and ready to go. I’ll be honest if I don’t
use these for baking I usually leave something out from tie to time… oops!
2. Stainless Whisk: You might be whisking eggs, whipping
cream, or finishing off a pan sauce. You will need a sturdy strong whisk. This
one is very comfortable in your hand, has a great weight to it and lots of
loops, so it can get the job done faster for you!
1. Pocket Thermometer: Next to your knife this is one of the
single most important tools you should have in your kitchen. No one likes
undercooked chicken, mushy breads, and incorrect doneness of roast. Save
yourself a ton of illness and hassle. If you only buy one thing from this list,
make this be it!
If you have any questions about any of these items or need any other recommendations for kitchen tools beyond those featured here, feel free to drop me a comment.
As always Happy Cooking!
My favorite piece of kitchen kit is my Bob Kramer chef's knife. I enjoy it so much that it's encouraged me to cook enough meals at home to pay for it!
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