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    Top 10 Kitchen Tools I Can’t Live Without

    Top 10 Kitchen Tools I Can't Live Without

    Heyyyy guys!

    Hows your week going so far?? We still have a few weeks to go, but guess what? Fall is right around the corner, which means lots of baking, cozy family dinners, and loads of great fruit and veggies from the farmers’ markets. I cook and bake a ton, and I’m kind of a fanatic about quality tools that make my time in the kitchen efficient, safe, and fun. I get asked a lot about the kitchen tools that I use, and why. Here’s my round-up of indispensable tools that I use over and over again. NO appliances are mentioned, that’s another post 😉

    Having a well equipped kitchen inspires me to make more creative dishes, and motivates me to bake and cook for my family OFTEN. The truth is, you really don’t need a million spatulas or 10 different sizes of mixing bowls. In fact, clutter is a good cook’s worst enemy. Choosing well-made quality tools, over quantity, makes all the difference!


    1. TWO (2) WOODEN CUTTING BOARDS
    Quite simply, 1 board for garlic and onions, 1 board for everything else! You don’t really want your freshly cut fruit smelling like garlic, right?? I like to buy bamboo boards because they are made of sustainable, durable wood that is easy to care for.
    Top 10 Kitchen Tools
    2. STAINLESS STEEL MEASURING CUPS + SPOONS
    A good set of stainless steel cups and spoons will literally last forever. The ceramic and plastic choices are decorative and cute, but aren’t practical.

    Top 10 Kitchen Tools3. INSULATED BAKING SHEETS 
    These are a secret weapon that you never knew you needed! The insulation in these baking sheets delivers even baking and browning of cookies and desserts. No burnt bottoms 🙂

    Top 10 Kitchen Tools
     4. OUCHLESS CAN OPENER + THE BEST PEELER 
    Save yourself a tetanus shot here, guys. Leave it to the Swiss for engineering that just makes everything easier and more efficient.
    Top 10 Kitchen Tools
    Top 10 Kitchen Tools

    5. MICROPLANE ZESTER
    I use this multitasking tool ALL THE TIME! I’ve had mine for almost 10 years, and it’s still super sharp, perfect for citrus fruit, hard cheeses, ginger, and garlic. Dishwasher safe.
    Top 10 Kitchen Tools
    6. A GOOD CHEF’S KNIFE, PARING KNIFE + KITCHEN SHEARS
    Quality made, SHARP knives are the backbone of the kitchen. There are tons of options, but a safe place to start would either be with WUSTOF, HENKEL, or GLOBAL brand knives. Remember, a sharp knife = a safe knife. 
    *Kitchen shears are my everything! I sanitize over and over and use them to cut up food for my toddlers, trim raw chicken, trim asparagus and artichokes, endless uses!
    Top 10 Kitchen Tools
    7. WOODEN COOKING UTENSILS
    Why wood vs. plastic/rubber? They won’t melt and crack. They’ll last a lifetime. They won’t scratch your lovely pots + pans. They are more threatening when kids are getting rowdy.  

    Top 10 Kitchen Tools

    8. THIN STAINLESS STEEL FISH SPATULA
    This may seem obscure, but I find the design of this spatula realllly useful for most of my flipping needs. If it is delicate enough for fish, it is suitable for over-medium eggs, pancakes, delicate meatballs, or flipping palmiers. A real workhorse.
    Top 10 Kitchen Tools9. WIRE WHISK (STAINLESS STEEL) 
    Duh. 1000x better than the plastic or rubbers ones.
     
    Top 10 Kitchen Tools10. STAINLESS STEEL STRAINERS
    A set of 2 or 3 different sizes are easy to store, and really comes in handy when the recipe says to rinse the quinoa, strain the pulp, or drain the beans.
    Top 10 Kitchen Tools
     EXTRA ONE!
    11. PARCHMENT PAPER/SILICONE BAKING MAT + PASTRY BRUSH
    * Never get stuck. In life or in baking. Parchment paper (or a silicone baking mat) is a miracle, and I basically bake every cookie on a sheet lined with parchment. 
    * You want a golden crust on your bread/cookies/cake? Get a $2 small paintbrush from the hardware store for the egg wash or glaze.
    Top 10 Kitchen Tools

    Keep cookin’ and remember to tag your photos with #lionsbread so I can see how you’re using your new kitchen tools!

    -L xxoo
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    1. Katy says

      August 17, 2017 at 12:30 am

      Great tips LeAnn ! How did you get those cool photos ?

      • LeAnne says

        August 17, 2017 at 12:35 am

        Thanks Katy! I found most of the images of my favorite products on Amazon, and each item is linked. As far as arranging them and making the graphics…YouTube tutorials haha!

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