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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

My Kitchen Must Haves

Kitchen Must haves



KitchenAid 27" Built-In Double Electric Convection Wall Oven... / Keurig K75 Brewer With Ice Tea Function / Staub Grill Pan / Pottery Barn Glass Drink Dispenser / Glass Prep Bowls, Set of 8 / OXO Cherry & Olive Pitter / Labeled Kitchen Juicer / Natural Parchment Paper Roll



I bet you thought this post was going to be about food- huh? Well, it sort of is about food. Items that I use in preparing our foods. These are a few of the things that I can not live without in my kitchen. Ok - I am being a bit dramatic, but they are some things that make my kitchen life easier. 

  • Staub Grill Pan - This baby has been a wonderful addition to my kitchen. I use it several times a week to prepare beast that taste as if they are straight from the outdoor grill.  The more you use it, the better it gets. Sort of like a cast iron skillet. I spray a bit of Pam olive oil on it. You must let this pan warm up. Set at low and then increase the heat from there. I season up my food and plop it on the hot grill. You may want to open a few windows because it can get smoky if you a grilling quite a bit. I purchased mine from Williams Sonoma a few years ago. It's pricey, but so worth it. 
  • Juicer - the old fashion kind. This little guy is my new favorite. I actually have one that holds the juice in once you have finished juicing. It has a lid and you can dispense straight from the container. Since I have been living a Shredding lifestyle, one of the things I do is drink lemon water in the morning. This helps with your digestion for the day. I squeeze one lemon and I am good for about three days. I'm not a huge lemonade fan, but plan to make a jug for my sisters baby shower this summer. This juicer will get some good use!
  • Speaking of baby showers, I'll be using mine at the baby shower.  The drink dispenser is a must if you have family or friends over. I would suggest having two. You can put cold water in one and tea or lemon in the other. Beats having a million 2 litre pop bottles all over. 
  • Double oven! Omgoodness....we had this option when we built our second home. I am not sure how I made it thru a holiday or family gathering without them. Now we have more than enough room to cook and warm things for holidays and get togethers. 
  • Parchment Paper - Love, love, love parchment paper. Just line your cookie sheet and bake. No need to clean cookie crumbs off your pan - just remove the sheet. Love!
  • Cherry pitter - HUGE fresh cherry fan. I don't mind the pit if I am eating a bowl of cherries. I don't like the pit if I am eating a fruit salad with cherries in it. It odes take a bit of time to do. Yet, it is so worth it. 
  • Prep bowls. I used to just measure out the items in a recipe as I got to it in the list. Now, I prep before starting the recipe. These little bowls are just the right size for holding most of the smaller ingredients. 
  • Keurig Platinum coffee machine. Again, great for gatherings. Most of my guests know how to operate it and have fun making their own drinks. We have all sorts of selections - yes, coffees, flavored coffees, hot chocolate, cider. 
What are your favorite kitchen items? 


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