Tried and True Tools for the Kitchen - a list by jeannejones

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Fagor Stainless Steel Steamer Basket with Trivet

First to recommend

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Whether you're steaming vegetables or tamales, you need a steamer basket, and the trivets on the Fagor Stainless Steel Steamer Basket will keep your food from getting sopping wet.

Updated Nov 21, 2006

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Salter Digital Kitchen Scale

First to recommend

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You need one that measures in both pounds and ounces. This one measures in 1/8-ounce increments.

Updated Sep 11, 2006

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Cuisinart Pro Classic Food Processor

First to recommend

2 people recommended this item

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I couldn't function in a kitchen without one of these. I can do all kids of things with it, like turn solid leftovers into great soups.

Updated Jul 12, 2006

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Zyliss Ice Cream Scoop

First to recommend

3 people recommended this item

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It even works in hard ice cream.

Updated Jul 12, 2006

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Hamilton Beach E52210 Professional Stainless Steel Blender

First to recommend

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These are better for making liquids out of fruits and vegetables than food processors. Plus they make great smoothies.

Updated Jul 12, 2006

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OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler

6 people recommended this item

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This peeler is incomparable in its comfort and sharpness. (via The Kitchen Store)

Updated Nov 19, 2007

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Anolon 8 Inch Open French Skillet

First to recommend

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This skillet is heavy, hard, and anodize-constructed, which guarantees even heating and protects the non-stick coating.

Updated Jul 12, 2006

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Stainless Steel Measuring Cups

First to recommend

3 people recommended this item

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Use metal scoop-style measuring cups for dry ingredients.

Updated Jul 12, 2006

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Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups

First to recommend

2 people recommended this item

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Use glass measuring cups for liquids.

Updated Jul 12, 2006

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Stainless Steel Collanders

First to recommend

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I often use multiple collanders at once when I'm doing things like washing vegetables and draining pasta or tomatoes at the same time.

Updated Sep 11, 2006

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