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    Tools

    5 in 1 GrillerJust as a mechanic wouldn’t work on a car with nothing but a wrench, and a woodworker couldn’t make a bench with nothing but a table saw, a cook needs multiple tools at their disposal to be able to perform a wide variety of kitchen tasks.

    When just starting out, choosing the right tools can be daunting. Sets of cookware and knives can run hundreds of dollars, and if you don’t know what you need, the gadget wall at the kitchen store can be a bit overwhelming.

    My rules of thumb when it comes to tools are simple: start with the basics and build up from there. Buy the best quality tools that you can afford and also the best tools for you, because owning the most expensive chef knife in the world means nothing if it is uncomfortable for you to hold.

    And keep your eyes open for useful tools to build on the basics. I don’t recommend buying a bunch of tools that are only good for one purpose, but at the same time, I never met a kitchen tool that I didn’t like.

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    Cookware

    Restaurant Quality Sauces - Equipment

    Restaurant Quality Sauces - Equipment

    Will the Real Dutch Oven Please Stand Up

    Will the Real Dutch Oven Please Stand Up

    Veal Marsala Cooking Equipment

    Veal Marsala Cooking Equipment

    Double Boilers

    Double Boilers

    Cookware | Choosing the Right Cookware For Home

    Cookware | Choosing the Right Cookware For Home

    Reasons for Owning a Pressure Cooker

    Reasons for Owning a Pressure Cooker

    Cookware Pots and Pans | Buy the Right Cookware

    Cookware Pots and Pans | Buy the Right Cookware

    Stock Pots | Choosing the Right Stock Pot

    Stock Pots | Choosing the Right Stock Pot

    Dutch Ovens | Choosing and Buying the Right Dutch Oven

    Dutch Ovens | Choosing and Buying the Right Dutch Oven

    Soup Pots | Choosing the Right One

    Soup Pots | Choosing the Right One

    Clay Pot Cooking and One Pot Cookery

    Clay Pot Cooking and One Pot Cookery

    Cast Iron Cookware | Buying Seasoning Cleaning

    Cast Iron Cookware | Buying Seasoning Cleaning

    See More Cookware

    Cutlery

    Kitchen Knives | Choosing and Buying

    Kitchen Knives | Choosing and Buying

    Electric Knife Sharpeners - How to Choose the Right One

    Electric Knife Sharpeners - How to Choose the Right One

    Cutting Boards - Wooden or Plastic

    Cutting Boards - Wooden or Plastic

    Chefs Knife - Choosing The Right Cutlery

    Chefs Knife - Choosing The Right Cutlery

    Cutlery - Choosing the Right Kitchen Knives

    Cutlery - Choosing the Right Kitchen Knives

    Knife Sharpener | Ozitech Pro

    Knife Sharpener | Ozitech Pro

    How To Buy The Right Kitchen Knife

    How To Buy The Right Kitchen Knife

    Cutting Boards by Bio Guard

    Cutting Boards by Bio Guard

    Wusthof Knives

    Wusthof Knives

    Knife Sleeves & Scabbards

    Knife Sleeves & Scabbards

    Kitchen Cutlery - Buying & Caring For

    Kitchen Cutlery - Buying & Caring For

    See More Cutlery

    Grilling & BBQ

    Grilled Lamb Burgers

    The Thrill of the Grill

    When the weather gets nicer, it's time to pull out the grill and enjoy cooking in the great outdoors. Whether you are using gas or charcoal briquettes, let me show you tips and techniques for great grilling results every time.

    Charcoal Chimney Starters

    Charcoal Chimney Starters

    Charcoal Briquettes or Lump Charcoal

    Charcoal Briquettes or Lump Charcoal

    Barbecue Grills - Gas or Charcoal or Both

    Barbecue Grills - Gas or Charcoal or Both

    Charcoal Grills and How to Buy One

    Charcoal Grills and How to Buy One

    Barbecue and Grilling Tools for Home

    Barbecue and Grilling Tools for Home

    See More Grilling & BBQ

    Large Appliances

    About Oven Temperatures

    About Oven Temperatures

    LG Electronics Four Door Refrigerator Review

    LG Electronics Four Door Refrigerator Review

    Kitchen Granite Countertops

    Kitchen Granite Countertops

    The Advantages of a Flat Screen TV in Your Kitchen

    The Advantages of a Flat Screen TV in Your Kitchen

    How to Buy a Kitchen Dishwasher

    How to Buy a Kitchen Dishwasher

    How to Choose and Buy a New Refrigerator

    How to Choose and Buy a New Refrigerator

    Wood Burning Ovens

    Wood Burning Ovens

    Convection Oven or Conventional Oven for Baking

    Convection Oven or Conventional Oven for Baking

    See More Large Appliances

    Small Appliances

    All About Slow Cookers

    All About Slow Cookers

    Cuisinart Smart Stick Review

    Cuisinart Smart Stick Review

    The Sad Death of a Hand Blender

    The Sad Death of a Hand Blender

    Hand Blenders

    Hand Blenders

    Tomato Strainer - an great tool for home cooks

    Tomato Strainer - an great tool for home cooks

    Stand Mixers | Choosing a Top Stand Mixer

    Stand Mixers | Choosing a Top Stand Mixer

    Vacuum Sealers Can Save You Money

    Vacuum Sealers Can Save You Money

    Espresso Cappuccino Machines For Home Use

    Espresso Cappuccino Machines For Home Use

    Choosing the Best Food Processor

    Choosing the Best Food Processor

    Blenders | Buying the Best Blender

    Blenders | Buying the Best Blender

    Induction Burner: Your New Best Friend in the Kitchen

    Induction Burner: Your New Best Friend in the Kitchen

    Food Processors - What Are They Good For

    Food Processors - What Are They Good For

    See More Small Appliances

    Tools & Gadgets

    The Many Ways to Use a Pastry Scraper

    The Many Ways to Use a Pastry Scraper

    Sous Vide Water Balls

    Sous Vide Water Balls

    Kitchen Tools for First Year College Students

    Kitchen Tools for First Year College Students

    How I Saved My Legs and Back From Long Hours In The Kitchen

    How I Saved My Legs and Back From Long Hours In The Kitchen

    New Silicone Gloves Are Better Yet

    New Silicone Gloves Are Better Yet

    Top 12 Cooking Utensils to Have In Your Kitchen

    Top 12 Cooking Utensils to Have In Your Kitchen

    Salt Mill or Pepper Mill

    Salt Mill or Pepper Mill

    Pepper Mills

    Pepper Mills

    Wine Corkscrews

    Wine Corkscrews

    Cooking Utensils

    Cooking Utensils

    Cooking Tongs

    Cooking Tongs

    Wooden Spoons - A Must in Every Kitchen

    Wooden Spoons - A Must in Every Kitchen

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