Somewhere along the line between college and my late 30s I became really interested in buying only the top quality kitchen products as I gradually threw out the cheap ones I accumulated in my 20s. These are the ones I really stand behind.
- Duralex Mis en Place mini glass bowls, Made in France ($30)
- these Norpro Silicone pinch bowls are a nice kid-friendly alternative
- OXO Squeeze and Pour Silicone Measuring Cups ($30)
- a bit expensive, but I really prefer them over glass pyrex liquid measuring cups
- Matfer High-Temp Fish Spatula ($19)
- My go-to spatula for just about everything (we have two)!
- OXO Salad Spinner ($30)
- Takes up precious cabinet space but is crucial for washing/drying fruit and vegetables
- Electric Salt and Pepper Grinders ($32)
- I don’t love the quality of this product, but the convenience for cooking is unmatched. if you come across a higher quality version let me know.
- Cuisipro Cheese Grater ($34)
- I don’t like grating cheese, but recognize it’s necessary sometimes. I was surprised at how much better the experience is with a high-quality grater.
- Instant Vortex XL Air Fryer ($130)
- Substantially better than the cheap air fryer we started with.