Customer Appreciation Event......W-S

I am in love with all things Williams - Sonoma. You can read about my Staub grill pan (here)  that I can not live with out. I'm also a fan of their foodie items. My most recent love is the lime chili rub. I sampled chicken breast with this rub at the store a few weeks ago and absolutely fell in love. I purchased the last container in the store that day. I put it on EVERYTHING! Most recently, it made it's way on corn on the cob. I simply sprayed my corn with olive oil and sprinkled the rub on it. Wrapped in foil, it cooked in the oven for about 15 minutes at 400 degrees. It was so good with dinner, but guess what? It was even BETTER the next day.

Photo Credit: Williams-Sonoma

I received an invite via email to a Customer Appreciation Day at the store. They are having them all over the country. Be sure to check out the date and time of yours by clicking on the image below. They will have tastings, demonstrations, and so much more. If you are in the Indy area, you can check out the one at The Fashion Mall at Keystone at the Crossing.

You may also want to check out some of the other events they have. They are always offering some sort of fun and informative class. You can usually get a discount on items you purchase the day of the event. 

My Kitchen Must Haves

Kitchen Must haves by eegrego160 on Polyvore

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?