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Cooking and Baking Essentials~
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items Hey y'all!! These recommendations are based on my personal experience as cooking and baking are some of my favorite hobbies :) enjoy!
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Cooking tools
Convenience
Cooking tools
I use stainless steel for sourdough baking when I mix the dough because other metals will react badly with it.
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
A good, strong whisk is definitely easier to use than a cheap one that falls apart or loosens easily. I find that mixing thicker substances is much easier when the whisk is properly made/sturdy.
Heavy Duty Whisk
Silicone has been my favorite for baking because it's so easy to clean and sturdy.
Silicone Nonstick Mixing Spoons
I use silicone spatulas a lot, and having a complete set would ensure that you have all of the sizes you may need.
Silicone Spatula
Alright, these are PHENOMENAL. I absolutely love them - they make kneading dough sooooo easy. You can use it for all sorts of things from deserts to bread to basically anything that needs mixed - make sure you get a dough hook!
Stand Mixers
I adore my handheld mixer, its so easy to use and helps my hands not cramp as much. If you mix a lot or for long periods of time but don't have the money or space for a big stand mixer, this is your next best bet.
Hand Mixers
I use these so often for all sorts of foods and desserts. I highly recommend having multiple of them around - rectangle and circle alike.
Baking & Cookie Sheets
Pizza stones are fantastic. It's better to bake pizzas on these rather than cookie sheets because of the composition of the pan.
Pizza Stone
I like these a lot for teas, coffees, dalgona coffee, egg whites… any small to medium amount of liquid that needs frothed!
Handheld milk frother
I don't like wooden cutting boards because they harbor bacteria and are harder to clean, and I don't like marble cutting boards because they dull knives much quicker. Silicone is perfect because it's easy to clean, dishwasher safe, and not harmful to...
Silicone Cutting Boards
I recommend investing in high quality kitchen knives, they are so much easier to use and much more efficient.
Knife Sets - Cutlery
We have a Nikos Knife and it's been fantastic! It's heavy duty, easy to clean, and very efficient.
The Nikos Knife
Even better if it makes more than one at a time! I make waffles often for my toddler, its one of the only breakfast foods she will eat, and I find that she makes LESS of a mess with waffles because the compartments are better at holding toppings. Not...
Waffle Irons
These are great for keeping track of multiple things at once, and of course you can also use your phone or your microwave timer if you have one.
Kitchen Timer
I use these often for washing fruits and veggies, for straining pasta, etc. They're very handy.
Kitchen Strainer Set
These are awesome for baking; sifters help to evenly distribute flour and other finely ground textures.
Amazon.com: Sifter
I use my air fryer ALL. THE. TIME!! It's great!
Air Fryers | Single, Dual & Large
Convenience
Displaying my fruit makes it so it doesn't go to waste nearly as often - I have ADHD and forget about things if I can't see them.
Fruit Baskets & Holders
After we had a problem with mice, we found that wall mounted racks for pots and pans and other kitchen supplies is so helpful because we don't have to clean them every time something dirty may be on the floor or in the lower cabines. I really recomme...
Wall Rack For Pots And Pans
I use glass baking dishes often especially for desserts. I like that they're easier to clean.
8-Piece Deep Glass Baking Dish Set with Plastic
A spinning / rotating spice rack is super helpful when it comes to keeping your spices organized. Otherwise, you have to deal with digging through the cabinet/cupboard and constantly moving things around to find what you need. This saves time and sav...
Rotating Spice Rack
A utensil holder helps to keep you organized so you don't have to dig through drawers to find the one you're looking for.
Utensil Holder
These mats are phenomenal for providing a smooth surface to work on, and many come with measurements on the to help you with baking processes.
Silicone Mat
Dish racks with draining rack on the bottom are great for keeping counters organized when you have to hand wash the dishes.
Dish Racks / Kitchen Racks & Holders
These are better for the environment because they limit waste, and many of them are so cute!
Reusable Silicone Bags
I use these inside my air fryer to contain the more messy foods I cook, they're easy to clean.
Amazon.com: Air Fryer Silicone Pot | Food Safe ...