Every kitchen needs some cool gadgets to make things run smoother, work better or just plain make life easier. This week I want to share a few things that I {ACTUALLY} bought on Amazon and just love! Whether you are looking for some gift ideas for the home cook in your life or just want to treat yourself to something fun for your kitchen set-up, I hope you will come back each week to see what else I found. And yes – of course – these are some affiliate links in the post.
6qt Cast Iron Dutch Oven – This enameled dutch oven comes in so many colors that are so super pretty. I have been so thrilled with the quality of this cast iron dutch oven. I have mainly used it for making sourdough boule and it has really impressed me. The heft of the dutch oven really holds on to the heat that you want it to. I also very much love that the lid fits snuggly and allows for a good amount of heat to build up.
Digital Kitchen Scale – much of baking requires that you measure by weight over volume numbers. Since baking is a more of a science and relies on a number of chemical reactions, weight measurements for ingredients are much more accurate. A scale like this one can make the weight measuring much easier, just be sure that you tare each time you add something to hold the ingredients, as in the bowl, cup or plate.
3-Piece Large Cutting Board Set – cutting boards are so super important for home cooking. And it’s so useful to have a variety of sizes – because sometimes you are breaking down an entire pork tenderloin and sometimes you just need to wedge a lime. I really like these boards because they are lightweight and they have the juice groove – so that anything juicy doesn’t just flow all over the countertop.
Electric Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer Kit for Wide Mouth and Regular Mouth Mason Jar – as I get closer to my dream of full time homesteading, I am building up my homesteading skills as well as tools. This mason jar vacuum sealer is a game changer. When you start to make your own snacks like crackers or powdered bases and such – you need a way to make them shelf stable. This nifty little device seals the jars in just 90 seconds. Its a great tool to have in my pantry.
Grease Resistant Wax Paper for Food – I use these papers more than a few times a month, at least once a week. They are amazing with burgers, sandwiches, and tacos. They are not just great for giving the feel that you are serving up take-out or restaurant quality dishes, but also they make clean up a breeze. I will say they work best with some food baskets, but you can use them over a regular plate or bowl. They are also amazing for wrapping up burritos and wraps.
Do you have any must-have kitchen tools or gadgets that you want to share? Do you have any suggestion so things that you want me to check out?
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What fantastic finds!
I love that Dutch oven and I would be lost without my digital scales.
Oh that sealer looks amazing! I basically use my mason jars as everyday storage in our fridge or freezer since I never learned how to can properly/safely.