From kitchen appliances, utensils, cookware and bakeware, here you’ll find a few of my favorite things! Many of these items I own myself, and the rest are either on my wishlist, or something I would love to have. I hope you find inspiration from this curated group of kitchen products!
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Appliances
Instant Pot – 6 Quart
Cooks dried beans quick & easy. Favorite features: pressure cooker, slow-cooker, rice cooker, saute & steam vegetables.
NUTRIBULLET 12-Piece compact Blender
I use mine for quick jobs like making almond parmesan, nut and seed based salad dressings, as well as smoothies.
Vitamix 7500 high speed Blender
This low profile blender is a work horse in the kitchen. Easily make nut butters, smoothies, blend sauces and puree soups.
Cuisinart 12-Cup Food Processor
Easy to use, and features a 12-cup large bowl and 4-cup small bowl. I've had this for over four years and it's still amazing!
KITCHENAID IMMERSION BLENDER
I love my immersion blender! It's easy to use, cleans up quickly and is great for pureeing soups right in the pot.
Cuisinart Classic Waffle Maker
This classic waffle maker creates perfect round waffles with four quarters. Enjoy a batch of morning waffles with ease!
Presto Belgian Waffle Maker
This ceramic Belgian waffle maker yields thick, fluffy pancakes without being overly cumbersome. It's highly rated too!
Hamilton Beach Toaster Oven
I love my toaster oven and use it often! This stainless steel toaster oven can toast, bake, broil and keep your food warm.
Kitchen Tools
Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowls
These glass nesting bowls are inexpensive, and safe for all temperatures and appliances. A nice addition to any kitchen!
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
A great assortment of mixing bowls here. They nest to store neatly and the various sizes will undoubtably suit any need.
Wüsthof Classic Chef’s Knife Set
These were the first premium set of knives I purchased and use them regularly. They feel good in the hand and work well!
J.A. Henckels Bread Knife
A good bread knife is a must! The serrated edge cuts through loaves with ease. I even use mine to slice tender tomatoes.
Wüsthof Hand-Held Sharpener
No matter what brand of knives you are using, keep them sharp with this tried and true 2 stage knife sharpener!
OXO UTILITY CUTTING BOARD
This utility board is a perfect size for most everyday use. It's light, with non-slip edges, and makes prep work easy.
John Boos Cutting Board
I love this 24 x 18 inch reversible maple cutting board and have one myself. It's well-made, extra large and has finger grips.
Food Grade Mineral Oil
Keep your wooden cutting boards and utensils from splitting and drying out with a coating of mineral oil every so often!
HÖLM 3-Piece Colander Set
Priced well and handy for various kitchen needs. I have a few colanders but these colanders are the ones I use most.
All-Clad 3 QT. Colander
An elegant, premium quality colander that's well-made and beautiful. It's pricey but comes with a lifetime warranty!
Cuisinart Fine Mesh Strainers
Fine mesh strainers are perfect for rinsing canned beans and quinoa. The small one is great for dusting powders.
Pyrex 2-Cup Measuring Cup
Nothing fancy, just a good ol' classic, glass measuring cup safe for all temperatures and appliances. Glass is odor and stain free.
Pyrex 4-Cup Measuring Cup
I love my 4 cup measuring cup. Now, when making soups I don't need to refill my cup over, and over, and over again!
Spring Chef Measuring Spoons
Measure spices with ease! The rectangular shape fits into spice & herb jars making it easy to measure and scoop.
All-Clad Measuring Cups
These high end measuring cups are a little more expensive than most, but they are beautiful and will last a lifetime.
Measuring Cups + Spoons
An inexpensive set of measuring cups and spoons to get you started. The spoon shapes fit nicely into spice & herb bottles.
Camry Food Scale w/ Mixing Bowl
I was drawn to the removable bowl when I purchased this, but it has plenty of other features that make it a great scale.
OXO Good Grips Can Opener
Very comfortable in your hand and the extra big turning knob makes opening cans a breeze. It's reasonably priced too!
5 Blade Mandoline Slicer
With a variety of blades to choose from, this mandoline slicer is a great addition to your kitchen. I love mine!
Spiralizer 5-Blade Vegetable Slicer
A spiralizer is a great addition to your healthy kitchen! Makes perfect spaghetti like noodles with various vegetables.
OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler
Love this for the comfortable handle and ease of peeling fruits and vegetables. Make ribbons with this handy tool too!
Dual Julienne + Vegetable Peeler
Love this inexpensive, dual purpose kitchen tool. Easily peel, make ribbons, or julienne your vegetables all in one!
Chef’n Citrus Juicer – Lemon
Gets all the juice without the seeds and pulp. Works with limes too. A good citrus juicer is a time saving tool to have on hand!
Dexter Russell Pizza Cutter
Tired of cheap pizza cutters? Look no further. This is high quality, restaurant grade and will last a verrrrrrry long time!
Microplane Fine Grater
I love my fine grater from microplane. It zests and grates with ease, comes with a protective cover and stores away nicely.
OXO Extra-Large Spatula
An extra-large spatula is a must! Great for flipping pancakes and just about anything else you would do with a spatula.
All-Clad Slotted Turner
This elegant, non-stick spatula has an angled edge and comes with a lifetime warranty. You can't beat that!
OXO Good Grips Locking Tongs
I'm about ready to upgrade to these top rated tongs! Features no-slip handles and easy to use locking mechanism.
StarPack Silicone Basting Brush
This inexpensive, solid silicone brush is great for all your basting/brushing needs and it's 100% dishwasher safe.
StarPack Silicone Spatula Set
And to go with the basting brush, these spatulas are reasonably priced, have nice angles, and 100% dishwasher safe.
Le Creuset Silicone Brush
Love this little palm green silicone brush! Happily bast your vegetables, veggie patties or pizza crust with a little extra joy.
Le Creuset Silicone Spatula
Nice angles for scraping down the sides of your food processor and blender, or getting the last remains from jars and bowls.
6 inch Stainless Steel Whisk
This small whisk is the only one I really ever use. It's the perfect size for whisking together dressings and mixing chia pudding.
PERFECT COOKIE SCOOP
Handy tool that makes baking cookies uniform in size a breeze. Can also use to make ice cream or watermelon balls.
Simple Bamboo Utensil Set
Simple and inexpensive, these bamboo utensils are a good starter set and perfect for non-stick cookware.
Silicone + Bamboo Baking Tools
A nice set of baking tools to have at your fingertips. It's highly rated and a good addition to the kitchen tools collection.
Ceramic Utensil Holder
Clean and simple! This American Mug Pottery utensil crook is made by hand, is dishwasher, microwave and oven safe.
Expandable Utensil Drawer Organizer
Keep your drawers organized with this inexpensive bamboo utensil/cutlery organizer. It's expandable to fit your needs!
Marble Pastry Board
Ultra smooth surface, perfect for rolling dough and pastry. I have one and love it, although I mainly use mine as a background. :)
Mortar + Pestle Set w/ Spout
This simple set is inexpensive and handy to have on hand for grinding herbs and spices. Also good for making simple pestos!
CERAMIC GARLIC GRATE PLATE
Pretty and handy, I use my grate plate not only to grate my garlic but it also doubles as my spoon rest by the stovetop.
OXO Smart Seal Container Set
A variety of sizes, these durable glass containers nest and stack. Freezer, oven, refrigerator and microwave safe.
Working Storage Jar w/ Lid
Durable and versatile, these small jars are great to have on hand for storing small amounts of leftovers or food on the go.
Ball Mason Jar with Lid
I use mason jars for just about everything. Store grains, nuts & seeds, dried fruits, to-go meals, or use for drinking glasses.
Linen Kitchen Bib Apron
Love this casual linen apron! It's soft, durable and has plenty of pockets for the tools you want to keep close.
XXL Microfiber Drying Mat
This waffle textured mat is extra large (24 x 17), absorbent and reasonably priced. I have two of these and love them!
Bee’s Wrap Sandwich Wrap
I just love these reusable, eco-friendly food wraps. Perfect when making those chickpea salad sandwiches to-go!
Bee’s Wrap Reusable Food Covers
These food wrap/bowl covers are washable, reusable, compostable and come in 3 sizes for all your different needs.
Bakeware
USA Pan Bakeware Muffin Pan
This is my go-to muffin and cupcake tin. USA Pan bakeware is made well, non-stick, cleans up easily and will last a lifetime.
USA Pan Bakeware Loaf Pan
This 1 pound loaf pan will bake your bread perfectly! It's commercial grade and comes with a lifetime warranty.
Nordic Ware Baker’s Sheets
A great pair of baking sheets. Use the half sheet for roasting big batches of veggies and the quarter sheet for smaller jobs.
USA Pan Bakeware Set
This is a wonderful set at a great value! USA bakeware is commercial grade, has safe non-stick coating and a lifetime warranty.
USA PAN BAKEWARE DONUT PAN
I have yet to make donuts on the blog, but I do have this donut tin ready to go when the time arrives. I 🖤USA Pan!
Baker’s Secret Cooling Rack
Because 2 is better than 1, especially for under $10. This pair of 10 x 16 cooling racks work great. I love mine!
Lodge Stoneware Baking Dish
A perfect everyday baking dish. This casual 9 x 13 rectangular dish is great for lasagnas, enchiladas and baked oatmeal.
Emile Henry Deep Pie Dish
I use this wonderful pie dish for the blog. I love its simplicity and elegance! It's a 9 inch, deep dish and has a 10 year warranty.
Pyrex Glass Pie Plate
This classic, 9 inch, glass pie dish is inexpensive and doubly safe for all temperatures and appliances. Great for pies and cobblers!
Lodge Baking and Pizza Pan
If you bake pizza often, you'll love this 14 inch pre-seasoned cast iron pizza pan! It keeps the heat and yields beautiful crust.
Oven Mitt w/ Silicone Grip
You can feel safe and protected while reaching in and out of the hot oven. These are a new addition to my kitchen!
Dexas Silicone PINCH Mitt
Specially designed for pots and pans, they're small and easy to slip on and off. I have these in red and love them.
Biscuit Cutters with Fluted Edge
Cut uniform biscuits or cookies with these fluted edge biscuit cutters. The handles make setting and lifting easy.
Parchment Paper Baking Sheets
These are a new favorite in my kitchen. This package comes with 120 precut sheets and is a great value!
PaperChef Paper Muffin Liners
When baking oil-free, these extra large parchment paper baking liners are perfect for your muffin/cupcake tins.
SILPAT BAKING SHEET LINER
Great for lining your baking sheets when you don't want to use parchment paper. It also works well as a cover in the oven.
Cookware
Le Creuset Dutch Oven
This 7.5 quart dutch oven is on my list! Great for soups, stews, bread baking, and more. I will one day own it!
Calphalon Dutch Oven
I especially love this for cooking pasta! It also gets used for making soups and soaking my air plants. :) Comes with a 10 year warranty.
Calphalon Everyday Pan
This 12 inch pan is perfect for risotto, paella, crispy tofu, etc. Handles stay cool on the stovetop. These pans are oven safe too!
Calphalon 2.5 qt. Shallow Pan
Well-made and elegant, this shallow pan is another all around useful pot for everyday use. Oven and dishwasher safe!
Calphalon 1.5 qt. Sauce Pan
What can I say, I love these anodized, non-stick pots. This is a great all-around size for cooking quinoa and other grains.
Calphalon 1 qt. Sauce Pan
This 1 quart saucepan is great for making fruit jams, small batches of sauces, and heating up canned goods, like refried beans.
Calphalon Flat Bottom Wok
I love this hard anodized, non-stick wok and use it regularly. Handles stay cool and it cleans up in a breeze!
Lodge Pre-Seasoned Skillet
This classic 10 inch cast iron skillet is great on the stove and in the oven. Make home potatoes, pizza and skillet cookies!
Carbon Steel Wok Set
Carbon steel heats up & cools quickly, perfect for quick cooking veggies. If you don't mind caring for carbon steel, get this!
Instant Pot Glass Lid
This lid is perfect when using the Instant Pot slow cooker and saute functions. Love the glass to see through and steam vent.
Linens
COTTON FLOUR SACK TOWELS
These, 28X28, unbleached cotton flour sack towels are lint free, fast drying, absorbent and very useful in the kitchen.
Linen Dinner Napkins
Classy white linen napkins for those special occasions! Comes in a set of 4. For stains, rub with dawn soap before washing!
Linen Dinner Napkins
Classy, soft and durable, I love the look of these grey linen napkins by Abbot Fjord. They can be used as hand towels too!
Classic Ikea Dish Towels
I always enjoy working with these classic Ikea dish towels. Soft and absorbent, they do the job well. This is a pack of 10.
Krud Kutter Original
Keep your linens looking sharp! Before washing, soak linens, or spot apply, with a bit of krud kutter. Safe and biodegradable.
Cookbooks
The Vegetarian Flavor Bible
Great book filled with valuable information! Learn about the characteristics of ingredients and how to pair them.
The Wellness Encyclopedia
The encyclopedia of food and nutrition. Learn how to select, store, prep and cook ingredients, as well as nutritional info!
Eco-Friendly
Reusable Stainless Steel Straws
These stainless steel straws come in 2 sizes, regular and jumbo. The jumbo is perfect for thick smoothies and shakes.
Nalgene Wide Mouth Bottle
You can always find me with my nalgene! I have 3 that I rotate, and sometimes carry 2. Great for smoothies too!
Bee’s Wrap Sandwich Wrap
I just love these reusable, eco-friendly food wraps. Perfect when making those chickpea salad sandwiches to-go!
Bee’s Wrap Reusable Food Covers
These food wrap/bowl covers are washable, reusable, compostable and come in 3 sizes for all your different needs.
Misc.
SOLGAR MULTIVITAMINS II
The SOLGAR brand was recommended to me when I began my vegan journey in 2011.
SOLGAR MULTIVITAMINS
A multivitamin is a good backup if you are unable to get in a wide assortment of plant-based foods.
SOLGAR VITAMIN B-12 NUGGETS
Vitamin B-12 is not found readily in a plant-based diet, making them essential to have on hand.