I’m the kind of guy who does extensive research before making a purchase — scouring product reviews, comparing features, obsessing over all the idiosyncrasies of a product, and trying to find the best value for my dollar. I look for products that are highly functional, easy to use (and clean!), and are built to last.
We use all of these products in our own kitchen. They’re my favorites, and I bet they’ll be yours, too.
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Stovetop & Oven
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Epicurean Pizza PeelI love how thin this peel is - and you can slice your homemade pizza directly on it.
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Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron Dutch OvenYes, they're expensive, but they're wonderful to cook and bake with, and you'll pass them down to your kids someday.
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Scanpan CTX PansBy far the best nonstick pans I've used, and they're built to last. PFOA-Free, nontoxic, and made from recycled aluminum.
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Countertop & Prep
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CDN Quick-Read Digital ThermometerI use this thermometer for cheese making, and making sure meats are cooked perfectly.
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Le Creuset Revolution Silicone Spatula SpoonThese do double-duty as a spatula and a spoon, and they're super-easy to clean.
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Cleanup & Storage
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Stainless Steel CanistersStore flour, grains, pasta, beans, coffee beans, loose leaf tea... you get the idea.
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Canning & Preserving
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Ball Wide-Mouth Pint JarsAlso good for freezing 2-cup portions (just don't use for canning after they've been frozen).
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Presto Aluminum Pressure Cooker/CannerThis is easily the best value in pressure canners - you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars!
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Hot & Cold Beverages
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Bonavita Variable Temperature Tea KettleSet the temperature for perfect coffee and tea every time. We use this daily.
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Chemex CoffeemakerOnce you get the hang of brewing coffee in a Chemex, you'll never want to go back.
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Sodastream Home CarbonatorWe love our Soda Stream - using it daily for years to make refreshing fizzy water! (Just skip their unhealthy "flavor syrups.")
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Books
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100 Days of Real FoodHow We Did It, What We Learned, and 100 Easy, Wholesome Recipes Your Family Will Love
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