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Tools that every kitchen must have.
Well here is a list of 10 must haves that I could not live without!
Now, you need more than just these gadgets and nun-such for a well-equipped kitchen, but I think that these are tools that should be found in any home.
I cannot live without food.
Five Essential Tools for your Kitchen:
Good Gadgets.
Kuhn Rikon 28111 Nonstick Serrated Knife, Green
A great knife -- not just for tomatoes -- I use it to cut lettuce.
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 11/27/2009) 
MIU Flexible Cutting Board, Set of 5
Cutting boards are a must to save your sharp knives. Every kitchen should have more than one.
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 11/27/2009)
Krups 203-42 Fast Touch Coffee Grinder, Black
If you love fresh coffee, this is a required appliance.
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Krups KM4065 12-Cup Stainless-Steel Coffeemaker
I have a Krups. I think it is the best.
Amazon Price: $92.79 (as of 11/27/2009)
Amco Food Service Half Sheet Pan
I wish I owned one of these half sheet pans. I am always borrowing one from my church when I need to make brownies. It might not be essential for everyone, but for the person who loves to bake a half sheet pan is a must.
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
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Five More Kitchen Essentials:
Earth Pan 10 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set
This set is dishwasher safe. The trendy hard-anodized pots and pans are not safe in the dishwasher. It ruins them and voids the warranty! Go with stainless steel.
Amazon Price: $124.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
Farberware Nonstick Bakeware Cookie Sheets, 2-Pack
Cookies, pizza -- what more can I say.
Amazon Price: $16.94 (as of 11/27/2009)
Anchor Hocking 10-Piece Mixing Bowl Value Set
Get glass. Safe in the microwave.
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 11/27/2009)
OXO Good Grips 15-Piece Everyday Kitchen Tool Set
This set is good to use with non-stick surfaces. This set is nice because it comes with a container to store them in. Makes it handy when placed by the stove.
Amazon Price: $95.00 (as of 11/27/2009)
Cuisinart HSM-70 Power Advantage 7-SPEED Hand/Stand Mixer With Spatula and Measuring Cups
Hand mixers are wonderful, but you should have a stand. It is hard to add ingredients while you are mixing if you do not have both hands free.
Amazon Price: $99.95 (as of 11/27/2009)
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Amazon Price: $20.47 (as of 11/27/2009)
Add your essential comments here:
Please, if you do not agree with my choices, shout out. You might save a marriage or a relationship.
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- sandyspider sandyspider Oct 15, 2009 @ 9:40 am
- These are a must to have.
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- aj2008 aj2008 Oct 13, 2009 @ 4:40 am
- Yep, sharp knives and cutting boards are definitely the kitchen essentials I could not live without!
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