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March 19, 2020
Bagel Making Tools We Love |
Straining Spoon Using a large straining spoon is key to scooping bagels out of the boiling water. |
Bagel Slicer Bagels can be tricky! Use this bagel slicer to easily and safely cut bagels in half. |
Wusthof 10" Classic Bread Knife A good, serrated knife is a kitchen essential! This one slices through loaves and bagels neatly!
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Breville Food Processor A food processor is perfect for blending curdled cheese into smooth cream cheese! |
Ankarsrum Mixer A mixer is the tool ideal for mixing all kinds of bread dough. You'll make bread more often with this at your side. |
Frieling Brotform Bread Rising Bowl A traditional, natural cane bowl used for bread rising. Also makes a good bread basket for serving. |
March 06, 2020
Tools for Enjoying Asparagus
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Kyocera Horizontal Y Peeler A good vegetable peeler produces vegetable "ribbons" quick and easily. Keep a couple around for extra hands in the kitchen. |
Wusthof 3.5" Paring Knife Our to go knife for trimming vegetables and fruits! Easy to handle with so many uses. A kitchen essential! |
Oxo Good Grips Salad Spinner Wash all your greens and vegetables well before eating. |
Oxo Good Grips Dressing Shaker Perfect for making, mixing, serving and storing dressings, sauces and marinades. |
Best Small Whisk A perfect tool for making dressings - a mini whisk is so handy! |
Epicurean Cutting Board Easy on knives, this cutting board is one of our favorites. |
February 20, 2020
Tools For Baking Casseroles |
Emile Henry Rectangular Baker 9"x13" Emile Henry all-natural ceramic is extremely durable, and a versatile choice for one-dish baking, serving and storing. |
Chamba Casserole As beautiful as it is functional, this clay casserole can be used for cooking and serving pastas, potatoes, and casseroles. |
Kitchen Grips Gloves This Mitts fit snugly and comfortably; offer dexterity and control; and superior heat protection thanks to a unique material called FLXaPrene. |
Le Creuset 2.25qt Braiser This pan works perfectly for making Shepherd's Pie all in one dish. Also great for braising, poaching, searing, roasting, stir-frying and browning. |
Duralex 4qt Rectangular Roaster The duralex ovenchef tempered glass baker is designed to bake bubbling family favorites, like casseroles and lasagnas, to perfection. |
Silicone Rectangle Utensil Trivet A touch of classic kitchen style with a Scandanavian twist, this silicone trivet protects surfaces and complements any decor. |
February 07, 2020
Tools For Making Brownies |
Chicwrap Parchment Dispenser Parchment paper creates a nonstick surface on any pan and this dispenser makes it easy! |
Oxo Cookie Spatula Perfect for scooping and serving brownies! A tool we can't live without. |
Oxo 9 x 13 Cake Pan A quality 9x13 metal pan is perfect for baking perfectly chewy brownies! |
Harold 5-Cup Sifter Perfect for sifting together the flour and cocoa powder! |
USA Muffin/Cupcake Pan Our Favorite muffin and cupcake pan. Nonstick Baking surface makes cleaning easy! |
USA Pan Non-Stick Square 9" Stoneware Nonstick stoneware conducts superior heat for brownie making! |
January 13, 2020
Cooking Tools for Eating Healthier
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Zavor Multi-Cooker Cook any whole grain to perfection with this ease in this multi-cooker. Plus cook dried beans to tenderness in under an hour. A versatile tool that pressure cooks, steams, slow cooks, yogurt maker, and rice cooker! |
Oxo Large Salad Spinner Always wash leafy greens and herbs at home. This spinner washes and spins the water away for perfectly prepared greens. |
North American Trading Bowl Green/Brown This Beautiful ceramic bowl is an ideal size to serve a poke bowl, ramen or soup lunch. |
Microplane Zester/Grater An essential kitchen tools that's ready to add flavor to salads, bowls and their dressings. A must-have for any cook! |
Wusthof 6" Cook's Knife Cooking at home is more pleasurable with the right tools at hand! Nothing is more important than a good knife!
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Chef'n Silicone Steamer Steaming quickly cooks vegetables without oils while preserving the maximum amount of nutrients. Silicone construction is easy to handle and clean. |
Oxo Countertop Spiralizer
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December 08, 2019
Holiday Dinner Essentials |
Wusthof Classic 2 Piece Carving Set A Well-built set necessary for carving roasts and turkeys.
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All Clad 3-Quart Saute Pan with Lid This Saute pan is perfect for browning meats and building sauces! |
Mauviel Stainless Steel Roasting Pan with Rack Whether roasting a tenderloin or turkey, a sturdy roasting pan is essential for even heating and safe transfers. 5-ply 18/10 stainless steel to provide excellent heat distribution. |
Fortessa Forte Update your collection of stemware! We have many styles to choose from. |
Best 10" Balloon Whip A stainless steel whisk is a kitchen essential for making delicious sauces and tasty salad dressings!
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RSVP Herb Shears Five sharp stainless steel blades that allow you to cut, chop, or mince herbs directly into a pan or over a plate for garnishing. |
November 26, 2019
We think giving is just as fun as receiving, and tis' the season for giving abundantly!
IN THIS ISSUE, we're sharing a few simple gifts from the kitchen that you can make in one evening and give throughout the holiday season. Enjoy making and gifting these recipes: Gingersnap Cookie Butter, Peppermint Bark, and/or Easy Chocolate.
For Preparing Holiday Gifts |
Breville Sous Chef Food Processor A high quality food processor will bring cookie butter together in no time! |
Casafina Friso Large Mixing Bowl, White Durable mixing bowls are a kitchen staple, especially during the holidays! |
Square Cake Pan, 8"x8" A square baking pan is the perfect pan for pouring and cooling fudge. |
Silicone Spatula Get every last bit of goodness out of mixing bowls and food processor with a reliable, silicone spatula! |
All-Clad 3Qt Saucier A heavy duty saucier pan is a must have when creating Kitchen treats this holiday season! |
Baker's Half Sheet A pure aluminum baking pan is perfect for peppermint bark, baking cookies, and making sheet cakes! |
November 07, 2019
Our Favorite Pie Making Tools |
Emile Henry Deep Dish Pie Plate A functional pie plate that is so beautiful! Stoneware bakes evenly. Generous depth. |
Oxo Good Grips Pie Server It's time to serve! A wedge-shaped server is essential for getting the slices out of the pie plate with ease. |
McFadden Handmade Rolling Pins A good, wooden rolling pin will do the job! Rolls well; handles for easy use. Hand wash and dry well after use. |
Oxo Silicone Pastry Mat This super handy mat is perfect for rolling out pie crusts. Easy clean-up! |
Norpro Adjustable Pie Shield A pie-baking essential__ something to protect the edges while the middle bakes. Now adjustable! |
Oxo Silicone Pastry Brush Brush the top pie crust with an egg wash for a beautiful, shiny crust. This brush is just the tool! |
October 26, 2019
Delicious Side Dish Prep Essentials |
All-Clad 3 Qt Stainless Saute PanIdeal for sauteing, browning, and searing- one of our most used pan over the holiday season! |
Epicurean Cutting BoardChoose a cutting board that's kind to your knives. This one is our favorite. Dishwasher safe for less cross contamination. |
Zwilling Pro 7" Chef's Knife The most valuable knife for all the chopping and slicing involved in dinner preparations. |
USA Pan Sheet Pan A sheet pan is key for roasting vegetables, also great for baking sweet treats, too! Nonstick |
Oxo Good Grips Vegetable Peeler A sharp peeler makes quick work for prepping vegetables. Keep a couple around for extra helping hands. |
Zwilling Four Star 4" Paring Knife Small pointed blade great for peeling vegetables and for all small cutting jobs!
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September 26, 2019
Tools for Making and Enjoying Quick Bread |
Hario Drip Pot One of the simplest and best ways of brewing an excellent cup of coffee. |
Mason Cash Mixing Bowls Classic ceramic mixing bowls make the best batters for bread, cakes, and muffins. Many sizes available.
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Paper Baking Liners Choose from a wide variety of baking liners that are not only practical for baking, but also serving. |
Oxo Nonstick Muffin Pan Great, nonstick baking pan for regularly-sized muffins. |
USA Loaf Pan A great all-purpose loaf pan that promotes even browning and allows for easy release. Super Sturdy! |
Nordic-ware Anniversary Bundt Pan Choose from one of the many bundt pan designs. A bundt pan bakes cakes nicely and is always a lovely presentation. |
August 22, 2019
August is all about the plentiful, local harvests that grace our kitchens. Corn, beans, summer squash, zucchini, and tomatoes -- it's an abundance of freshness unrivaled by any other time of the year. IN THIS ISSUE, we're focused on the tomato, with three featured recipes that take advantage of these garden fresh, local fruits.Try our recipes for a sweet and savory Tomato Jam, a quick Blistered Caprese Salad, and Homemade Oven "Sun-Dried" Tomatoes showcased in a rich Creamy Pasta Dish.
Tools |
Epicurean Cutting Board Wood composite boards constructed to last for all summer's slicing and dicing! Even dishwasher safe! Made in the USA. |
Zyliss Soft Skin Peeler The micro-serrated, swivel blade makes it easy to skin everything from tomato to peaches ans potatoes! |
Chef'n Looseleaf Kale and Green Stripper A simple device that really works! Trims leaves from stems quickly with herbs, kale and greens. |
Norpro Tomato and Strawberry Corer Remove the tough tomato core in a jiffy with this simple, but unique tool. The "toothy" edge grabs the tomato's skin. Very useful for seeding as well! |
Wusthof Classic Tomato knife
Especially designed for prepping tomatoes, the blade is serrated and features and forked tip for transferring slices. |
Zwilling Pro 7" Santoku Knife A fabulous all-purpose knife that slices and dices all summer produce with ease. |
August 08, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE, we acquaint you with some of our very favorite blueberry desserts. We include three treasured recipes that provide a sweet finish to any summer occasion.
Tools |
Zyliss Ice Cream Scoop Is Ice cream your favorite dessert topping? Serve it quick and easily with this scoop! Sturdy grip and easy-release scoop. |
Emile Henry Baking Dishes This quality stoneware bakes food evenly and retains its warmth at the table. Many sizes, shapes, and Colors! |
R.S.V.P Precision Pierced Berry Colander Rinse summer fruits quickly and easily with a sturdy colander that drains quickly. |
Bia 8 oz. Au Gratin Bakers Individual bakers are fun to use throughout the year, including for serving fresh summer fruit desserts. |
Fletcher's Mill French Rolling Pin Roll Pastry crusts to buttery, flaky perfection with this rolling pin. The beginning to many fine sweet endings. |
Nordic ware Nonstick Oven Liner It happens... protect your oven from spills and overflows with an easy-to-clean mat that lines the oven's bottom |