The world of kitchen essentials can be dizzying with all the products out there, but we found these tried and true investments to be worth the price. Most have lifetime longevity and provide priceless benefits to your health. It's all about the gear when it comes to an elevated culinary experience at home.
Vitamix
With a nice, shiny price tag many people debate purchasing a Vitamix, but this American made product is proud to stand behind the durability of its product with a full warranty, covering all parts, performance and labor. The length of the warranty is dependent upon your model, and an extended warranty is available. What you get is a machine that can make the smoothest of smoothies, hot soups. sorbets, nut milks, and the freshest sauces with the power to pulverize anything edible.
BALMUDA Toaster
This iconic Japanese toaster is a game changer. What makes BALMUDA The Toaster unique is the five cc of water poured in at the beginning of each toast. Heating more rapidly than air, the steam locks in the bread's inner moisture before the surface is given a golden brown finish. This process draws out the delicious aroma and flavor unlike any other. Simple or fancy. Classic or creative. All your favorite toasts are masterfully crafted to perfection. BALMUDA The Toaster is our love letter to every toast lover in the world.
Le Creuset
No harsh chemicals here and Le Creuset's non stick cookware has a lifetime warranty. Handcrafted in France with only premium materials, this line of cookware will elevated your culinary game to new levels. Plus it is certianly easy on the eyes with its artistic design and range of colors.
Sous Vide
Prepare dinner in advance that is healthy and cooked to the perfect temperature. You will have the best steak of your life and the way the sous vide cooks salmon is unparalleled. The sous vide cooks your meat, fish or veggies in a water bath at a set temperature. You can even prepare days in advance and then when it is time to eat simply reheat and sear.
Henkels Knife Set
A great knife set will last you a lifetime and is an essential for the person who loves being in the kitchen and even for the one who rarely cooks. Being able to pull a sharp chef's knife out of the block to chop fresh garlic or grab the serrated edge for tomatoes, makes cooking all the more enjoyable and efficient. When the knives start getting dull use the knife sharper that comes with the set, or take to your local hardware store and they will sharpen for you.
Fellow Stagg Electric Kettle
There's nothing quite like a cup of hot tea. Whether you wake up with English Breakfast Tea, sip Green Tea in the afternoon, or go to bed with Chamomile, having a kettle that is ready in an instant is essential. I love traveling through Europe because a basic appliance you will find whatever bed and breakfast or hotel you travel to is an electric tea kettle. After a trip to Provence several summers ago, it was the first thing we bought when we got home. No more heating up in the microwave or waiting for a pot to boil, now in moments I can enjoy my hot tea. Plus the health benefits of drinking tea are endless.