Equipment Archives

Vacuum Storage System

A vacuum sealing system can extend the life of foods in the pantry, the fridge and the freezer. Forestalls freezer burn as well.

An Electric Coffee And Spice Grinder Can Improve Your Cooking

Freshly ground coffee beans and freshly ground spices are so much better tasting. Whole beans and seeds keep better longer in the pantry. Just pick up a cheap grinder and it will improve the taste of your coffee and your cooking.

Vitamix 5200 Blender. A Blender That Pulverizes The Competition

If you make a lot of smoothies, sauces, and other blended foods then a high quality blender is in order. While there are several decent economically priced blenders out there, the lifespan of these models tends to be short due to inferior parts and a lack of horsepower, especially compared to a Vitamix or Oster.

A Food Processor Is An Essential Small Appliance

A blender on steroids, this essential tool does a better job on thick purees like pestos. Plus, it comes with attachments that allow you to shred, slice, and grate your way to greatness.

Blend Hot Liquids Like The Pros With A Stick Blender

You may have never used a stick blender like the Cuisinart 2-speed Smart Stick but they are quite popular among chefs for pureeing soups and sauces directly in the pot, a much safer alternative to blending hot liquids in a standard blender where the steam will expand and blow scalding soup all over you and the kitchen.

An Electric Hand Mixer Whips Sauce, Batters, And More In A Jif

An electric hand mixer whips up batters lickety split. Plus, if you don’t make doughs and batters often, it’s much cheaper than a stand mixer.

The Best Stand Mixer For A Kitchen’s Biggest Tasks

A quality stand mixer is definitely an investment but there is very little that a beast like the KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer can’t handle, especially with the countless accessories that are offered. If, however, you only need to whisk and blend, a KitchenAid hand blender does a great job and saves a lot of space.

Selecting The Right Juice Pitcher

f you enjoy fresh juice then a quality pitcher is a must for your kitchen. When selecting a pitcher, we prefer one from Rubbermaid that holds one gallon of liquid, has markings on the side for quart measurements, and has a tight lid so that you can shake the juice without it splattering it all over your kitchen.

Keep Sauces Warm Longer With A Quality Thermos

A quality thermos is key to keeping sauces warm longer. Whether you are serving it at a backyard cookout or are a competitor wanting to keep sauce piping hot for turn-in boxes, a thermos like my favorite, the 64-ounce Yeti Rambler, is the perfect solution. It’s also great for traveling with homemade Thanksgiving gravy!

Nesting Mixing Bowls, A Must For Any Kitchen

If you cook, you need mixing bowls. Heat proof glass like Pyrex and stainless steel are good choices because they can go in the oven. When making your selection, note that glass can be used in the microwave and that metal cannot. Glass also looks nicer as a serving bowl while stainless bowls are lightweight.

Rubbermaid Stain Shield Plastic Storage Containers Have Several Advantages

Plastic storage containers are versatile, multipurpose, essential items in any kitchen. Keep a variety of sizes on hand for various liquid and solid foods.

Keep Ingredients Fresh With Airtight Canister Sets

Airtight canisters are a must in any kitchen as they help keep ingredients fresh much longer. If you don’t put the flour in an airtight canister, it can lose quality, but worst of all, it will attract pantry moths, a most unwelcome infestation. You need a canister for flour, sugar, brown sugar, rice, coffee, and tea.

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