Tool Time
When it comes to kitchen tools, I don’t need much. In fact I don’t need much of a kitchen. For one short year in my life I had my dream kitchen, complete with granite counter tops, a Viking range and double Thermador ovens--then we sold the house. So at this point, it does indeed feel like a dream. Now I have a decent space with a scratch and dent gas range, a standard oven and a couple of 40-year-old cabinets. But really it’s OK; I find cooking doesn’t require grand appliances, only a love of the art. The same goes for kitchen tools and gadgets—in my book, the less the better. But there are in fact some items I can’t be without in the kitchen. You will notice that most of them take up little or no counter space--because of course I never really have any.
AR+COOK rubber spatula--as featured in the May issue.
Mexican Hand Juicer—for getting the most juice out of a lime for the least price.
Garlic Press—my favorite is the (Swiss made) susi metal press that I’ve had for over 15 years.
Panini Press—which elevates a sandwich into a meal and the kids love it. Mine is an inexpensive one from Target by Breadman.
Metal Scraper--scoops up chopped onions, carrots and the like, for easy transport into the skillet or bowl.
Whisk—a must have for obvious reasons.
Tongs—I love the rubber tipped ones with the lock at the end by OXO. Perfect for dishing up pasta, flipping chicken on the grill and serving salad.
Chef’s knife—I like Henckels or Wusthof, but any good, sharp 8” chef’s knife will do.
Wooden cutting board—maybe I’m old fashioned but the acrylic cutting boards don’t work for me.
When it comes to kitchen tools, I don’t need much. In fact I don’t need much of a kitchen. For one short year in my life I had my dream kitchen, complete with granite counter tops, a Viking range and double Thermador ovens--then we sold the house. So at this point, it does indeed feel like a dream. Now I have a decent space with a scratch and dent gas range, a standard oven and a couple of 40-year-old cabinets. But really it’s OK; I find cooking doesn’t require grand appliances, only a love of the art. The same goes for kitchen tools and gadgets—in my book, the less the better. But there are in fact some items I can’t be without in the kitchen. You will notice that most of them take up little or no counter space--because of course I never really have any.
AR+COOK rubber spatula--as featured in the May issue.
Mexican Hand Juicer—for getting the most juice out of a lime for the least price.
Garlic Press—my favorite is the (Swiss made) susi metal press that I’ve had for over 15 years.
Panini Press—which elevates a sandwich into a meal and the kids love it. Mine is an inexpensive one from Target by Breadman.
Metal Scraper--scoops up chopped onions, carrots and the like, for easy transport into the skillet or bowl.
Whisk—a must have for obvious reasons.
Tongs—I love the rubber tipped ones with the lock at the end by OXO. Perfect for dishing up pasta, flipping chicken on the grill and serving salad.
Chef’s knife—I like Henckels or Wusthof, but any good, sharp 8” chef’s knife will do.
Wooden cutting board—maybe I’m old fashioned but the acrylic cutting boards don’t work for me.
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