Guy Makes Song About Silverware Drawer

I was cooking the other day. It happens sometimes!

As I was cooking, I was thinking about the myriad tools and gadgets and bells and whistles that are available for the kitchen…but how very few things are really necessary when you get right down to it. My favorite cooking tools are the ones I always have in my crock or in my drawer right by the stove—the things I reach for time and time again.

(My water softener has been on the fritz for a little while, so don't be disturbed by the non-shiny surface of some of these things.)

A flat whisk. Without question, one of my favorite tools in the history of tools.

Flat whisks become, well, flat when you press them against the surface of a skillet or pot. This is perfect for deglazing, making gravies, sauces, etc. Scrapes that pan like no one's business.

Stainless tongs of various lengths. Turn meats you're searing, use them to stir, retrieve things frying in oil…and save the world.

Stainless slotted spoon. I've had this spoon since I got married, and if it disappeared from my kitchen I'd have some sort of breakdown.

There are lots of stainless slotted spoons in the world. But this one, made by AMCO, is the best. Comfortable to hold, ridiculously durable, and it'll make you a happier, more rounded person.

So will the spatula version. I have two, and they were both covered with stuff when I snapped the photos. Here's a catalog photo.

Wusthof Nakiri knife. A good knife is essential in the kitchen, and this one's my favorite. It makes my heart go pitter-pat.

Boar's bristle pastry brushes. Until a couple of years ago, I used the same brush I'd used since I got married…and boy, had it gotten grody. I still have it, too. These are newer ones, and I love them for brushing on melted butter, egg washes, etc. Not everyone loves these—some prefer synthetic or silicone bristles. But for some reason, I've always reached for these.

Scoops of various sizes. The handiness of these can not be underestimated. I love them. Use smaller sizes for meatballs, cookie dough, melon balls; use the larger sizes to fill muffin tins with cupcake or muffin batter, scoops out meat for sliders, and many other things. They speed along lots of repetitive cooking tasks (making meatballs, etc.) and ensure consistent measurements and sizes. They make me feel like a natural woman!

I have no idea what that meant. I just love that song.

Fine mesh strainers of various sizes. Strain a lemon right into the blender, sift dry ingredients (larger size), sprinkle cocoa…endless possibilities!

Offset spatulas. Frost cookies (smaller size) and cakes (larger size) without contorting your body or getting icing all over your hands. These puppies are essential.

French rolling pin. I can't use rolling pins with handles. They're against my religion.

Not a tool here, just an essential: stainless bowls of all sizes. My favorite. This one's on the new side, but I love them most when they're scratched up and well worn.

Another essential: Aluminum pie pans. This is purely a personal preference—some pie bakers prefer glass. But to me there's nothing better than these plain, unadorned metal pie pans. When I make good pies, these pans are always involved.

This was by no means a comprehensive list—I'll write a separate post about pots/pans/baking dishes and small appliances—but I hope you've found one or two things you might like to add to your arsenal!

(Feel free to share your favorite cooking tools. We can compare notes.)

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Guy Makes Song About Silverware Drawer

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