Our favorite kitchen tools
are those that are durable and of high quality. We don't go for
kitchen "gadgets." Instead, we purchase ones that will serve us well for years to come.
We have been using all of the tools and
equipment listed on this page for years, and we highly recommend all
of them.
Recommended by the folks at
Cook's Illustrated,
this is by far the best garlic press we've used. It is easy to clean
(comes with an attached cleaning tool), and has a large garlic
hopper. We love garlic, so we use this several times a week
(sometimes daily!).
This is the best way to store your salt
and have it ready for cooking. This container looks great on the
counter, too! It is made from the neem tree, and is a tropical
evergreen related to mahogany. Native to Southeast Asia, it is
stronger and more durable than teak.
The Magnum Plus holds over a cup of peppercorns that
are easily added through the large hole on the side of the mill, and
works very fast & efficiently, (Cook's Illustrated includes it in their "Best" category). The grinding mechanism has
nickel-plated heads that will maintain their cutting edges and won’t
rust. The Magnum Plus has a lifetime guarantee.
Sized to be the perfect food prep
companion, this Cuisinart Food Processor will mix up a little pesto
for two and then puree soup for a party of seven. The powerful motor
performs the tasks of a much bigger food processor, making short
work of coarse chopping, smooth blending and all the multiple food
prep tasks in between. Includes: a 7-cup Lexan Work bowl with
handle, work bowl cover, with large feed tube and pusher, stainless
steel chopping blade, medium shredding disc, standard slicing disc,
spatula, and instruction and recipe book. An extra-large feed tube
holds whole fruits and vegetables and the machine is powerful enough
to knead bread dough with ease. It is easy to use and easy to clean
and comes with additional accessories: stainless steel slicing and
shredding discs, chopping/mixing blade, a dough blade, small and
large pushers, a detachable disc stem, compact flat cover, spatula,
an instructional how-to video and an instruction/recipe book. Backed
by a full 5-year motor warranty and a limited 3-year warranty on
entire unit.
From the J. A. Henckels Gourmet Series,
this Steak Knife set with block is a great gift for the meat lover
on your list. Use them when you serve roasts, steak or meats that
require a little more sharpness than a butter knife. The
stain-resistant knives feature the company's FRIODUR ice-hardened,
high-carbon stainless steel blade, crafted to hold its precise edge
for a long time. The easy-to-hold handle is securely connected with
3 rivets, and is break-proof and colorfast.Over 260 years ago, the
J. A. Henckels company was founded in Germany with a commitment to
manufacturing only top-of-the-line cutlery. Today, the company is
known the world over for its dedication to superior craftsmanship
and quality.
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this is by far the best garlic press we've used. It is easy to clean
(comes with an attached cleaning tool), and has a large garlic
hopper. We love garlic, so we use this several times a week
(sometimes daily!).
