 | Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 5-Quart Oval French Oven, Black Onyx
Buy new: $207.50 The next step in cookware for me is to add some Le Creuset pieces. I want to start with this one in my favorite Le Creuset color, Black Onyx!
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 | Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 14-1/4-Inch Wok with Glass Lid, Red
Buy new: $229.47 This wok is delectable! Perfect for gas or electric stove tops. Very even heating/cooking.
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 | CIA Masters Collection 24305 Cutlery Drawer Storage
Buy new: $39.95 I love this knife drawer; it is exceptional. It holds all of my Komachi knives with room to spare. It doesn't take up much space - 17 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 1 3/4" - and is made of bamboo. Your knives rest on bamboo, not on metal or felt. The entire item is made of 100% bamboo. From the Culinary Institute of America.
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 | Shun DMS300 Classic 3-Piece Boxed Cutlery Set
Buy new: $249.95 Every chef should own at least one set of Shun knives. This lovely set has three of the most-used sizes in the kitchen. A must-have. Great gift!
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 | Mauviel Cuprinox Extra-Thick 2.5 mm 3-Quart Sauté Pan with Lid
Buy new: $350.00 There isn't a chef on earth who wouldn't want one of these pans. Pure copper lined with stainless, with no aluminum core, these copper pans are incomparable and are made in France. They also make a fabulous roasting pan, plus many matching pieces; look for the "extra thick 2.5 mm" to get the top-of-the-line in copper cookware.
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 | Calphalon D812 Commercial Hard Anodized 12-Quart Stockpot with Lid
Buy new: $69.99 As a secondary stockpot to my Cuisinart, this one will really come in handy in the kitchen! Use for simmering collard greens or a tasty shrimp gumbo.
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 | All-Clad Stainless 12-Quart Multi Cooker with Steamer Basket
Buy new: $149.95 / Used from: $129.95 This is one All-Clad piece I wanted after I checked it out at Macy's. I've can't wait to add this to my collection! Wish the handles were as large as the Cuisinart, but otherwise, a perfect pot. Great for angel hair pasta, lobster, or steamed blue crab.
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 | Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
Buy new: $224.95 I love this set! I cook in it every day. Don't confuse it with Cuisinart's inferior Chef's Classic line, which only has the tri-ply on the bottom, instead of the Multiclad Pro's tri-ply on the sides and bottom like All-Clad. Food tastes better. I compared these to All-Clad in Macy's and I prefer the handles. All-Clad lids are slightly heavier (pots were not) but the Cuisinart handles are better.
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 | Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless 12-Quart Stockpot with Cover
Buy new: $97.33 Companion piece to my Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless cookware set, which I use every day. I love these pans with their brushed metal exterior! You can't have too many stockpots in a kitchen.
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 | Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless 5-1/2-Quart Saute with Helper and Cover
Buy new: $79.95 Another wonderful companion piece to the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless line. I love the 3 1/2 quart for sauces, while the capacity of the 5 1/2 quart is perfect for frying chicken.
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 | Calphalon D1382PB Commercial Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Lid
Buy new: $39.99 / Used from: $24.99 At a great Amazon sale price, I finally broke down and purchased this piece. I can see getting good, hard, everyday use out of it. Note: Not to be used on high heat. Preheat pan, then add oil, then food to be cooked. Is not nonstick. There are quality control issues with Calphalon's hard-anodized line, so check your new pan for scratches.
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 | French Bull 11-Inch Melamine Plate, Multi Dot
Buy new: $10.00 I have these pretty melamine plates in the Multi-Dot pattern, and I really like this whimsical pattern. I also own French Bull's matching 8" plates, matching 16 ounce tumblers, and the rubberwood tray in the Multi-Dot pattern. They also have matching flatware on their website. See more matching Multi Dot pieces below.
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 | French Bull 18-Inch-by-12-Inch Rubberwood and Melamine Serving Tray, Multi Dot
Beautiful melamine and rubberwood tray. I have this in the Multi-Dot pattern, which I love. The one downside to this tray is that the matching dinner plate does not fit the tray. Other than that, it is a beautiful tray. Recommended.
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 | French Bull Melamine Mini-Storage Container Set, Multi Dot, Set of 3
Cute nesting storage containers in two sizes. I own both sizes. I have given these as gifts. Watertight lids. Cannot be used in microwave. Containers are dishwasher safe; lids are not.
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 | French Bull 16-Ounce Melamine Printed Tumbler, Multi Dot
I love these tumblers in this cheery Multi-Dot pattern. French Bull makes marvelous melamine. It matches my other French Bull Multi-Dot dinnerware.
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| French Bull 8-Inch Melamine Plate, Multi Dot
Buy new: $7.00 This is my favorite pattern by French Bull. These plates in Multi-Dot are great for snacks or salads. I love them and they are part of my French Bull collection. Just for fun, why not check out the French Bull laptop sleeve in Multi-Dot to match your dinnerware?
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 | Joyce Chen Unlimited Scissor, Red
Buy new: $19.39 These scissors are on my wish list as one of the most popular kitchen shears on Amazon. If this size is too small, you could always get the Joyce Chen 6 1/4" Unlimited Seafood Scissors.
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 | MIU Bamboo Mini Butcher Board
Buy new: $11.99 Perfectly sized small yet hardy bamboo chopping board, 6 1/2 inches square. I have this in a handy kitchen drawer. Perfect, and I have given this as gifts. I reach for this cutting board more often than any other due to its convenient size and quick clean-up.
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 | Le Creuset Small Spatula, Black Onyx
Buy new: $8.00 Cuisinart and other makers of fine stainless cookware recommend using wooden or silicone utensils, not metal. These are heat safe up to 800 degrees Farenheit! They have bamboo handles, silicone heads and will not harm your beautiful cookware. I love the rich Black Onyx color. This one is handy for all kinds of tasks. See more matching Black Onyx pieces below.
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 | Le Creuset Silicone Balloon Whisk, Black Onyx
Buy new: $20.00 This is another one of the Le Creuset Black Onyx utensils that I treasure. It is perfect for use on my stainless cookware, and is recommended by makers of stainless steel cookware, as it will not scratch. Whip up a batch of scrambled eggs or make a lemon meringue pie. The Black Onyx color is exquisite, and a Le Creuset whisk in Black Onyx is like a small work of art for your kitchen.
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 | Le Creuset Pasta Fork, Black Onyx
Buy new: $11.99 What a beautiful pasta fork. Le Creuset silicone is heat safe up to 800° Farenheit. I own this and it is a lovely combination of black matte and shiny black combined to make the Black Onyx color. It holds a hefty portion of pasta yet will not harm your stainless steel cookware.
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 | Le Creuset Large Spatula Spoon, Black Onyx
Buy new: $11.99 Another of Le Creuset's wonderful Black Onyx silicone utensil line, perfect for all types of cookware. The removable head can be put in the dishwasher, but I hand wash mine. This piece and all of them are available in other beautiful colors; I personally love the Black Onyx.
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 | Le Creuset Basting Brush, Black Onyx
Buy new: $10.99 Lovely basting brush in silicone. Actually has silicone "bristles." Beautiful item in Black Onyx. Highly recommended.
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 | Le Creuset Silicone Pumpkin Spatula Spoon, Flame
Buy new: $12.00 Great silicone tool by Le Creuset; wonderful flat paddle shape for stirring soup pots or serving generous portions of mashed potatoes. Note: this is an extremely shallow, wide spoon, so it does best in uses such as stirring gumbo, serving food items like stuffing or whipped potatoes, or stirring a hefty batch of cake batter.
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 | Le Creuset Large Utensil Crock, Black Onyx
Buy new: $25.90 I use this to store my Le Creuset silicone utensils. It is plenty big; I wish it weren't quite so wide, but cooks who have lots of utensils will love this one.
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 | Joyce Chen Bamboo Wood Oil, 8 Ounces
Buy new: $7.54 Nice quality bamboo wood oil (mineral oil, if you want to buy generic and save money) at a reasonable price. Keeps your bamboo cutting boards and bamboo utensils in good condition. This type of oil is recommended by manufacturers of wood and bamboo kitchen items to keep them in good working order. Helps prevent cutting boards from cracking.
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 | Root 12" Unscented Dipped Taper Candles, Black, 12-Pack Box
Buy new: $29.95 For romantic candlelit dinners, or to turn an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary dinner, these candles are the perfect touch. Hand-dipped up to 35 continuous times, they are black through and through. These are not white candles with a black coating. Slow burning at one inch per hour. I highly recommend these.
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 | Fox Run Retro Kitchen Timer with Magnet, Red
Buy new: $8.89 This is a fun little kitchen timer! I own this one. Just make sure you get one that's reliable and works properly and you're good to go. Has a nice, loud bell.
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 | MIU 6-Quart Brushed Stainless-Steel Colander
Buy new: $41.99 My favorite 6-quart colander, I compared this head-to-head with the Norpro colanders and believe this one to be superior. I own this one and wouldn't be without it. It can handle large quantities of food, such as freshly shelled peas from your garden.
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 | Pure Komachi by Kai 6 1/2 Inch Stainless-Steel Vegetable Santoku Knife
I love my Pure Komachi knives. I have the entire collection. They are knives on a budget but still for people who enjoy cooking and want a little whimsy in their kitchen. Rinse and dry them off immediately after using. I love mine!
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 | Pure Komachi by Kai 6-Inch Stainless-Steel Tomato Knife with Serrated Edge
Another gorgeous Komachi knife, this one comes with its own holder. I love all of mine, and this one is no exception.
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 | Pure Komachi by Kai 4 1/2 Inch Stainless-Steel Fish Knife
This whimsical yet practical Pure Komachi Fish knife has the pattern of fish bones in its transparent, beautiful handle.
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 | Pure Komachi by Kai 6-Inch Stainless-Steel Sandwich Knife
Buy new: $19.95 Like all of my Komachi knives, this one is a keeper. It is a sandwich knife and comes in handy for all sorts of tasks.
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 | Pure Komachi by Kai 8-Inch Stainless-Steel Bread Knife
Another beautiful Komachi knife from my collection. This one handles slicing bread beautifully!
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 | Pure Komachi 2 Series 3-1/2-Inch Paring Knife
Buy new: $7.95 One of my favorite and most used of my Komachi knives, this paring knife really comes in handy! It has its own holder and is really sharp.
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 | Pure Komachi 2 Series 4-Inch Citrus Knife
Buy new: $7.95 This Citrus knife by Komachi, also known as a fruit and vegetable knife, is one of the more frequently used knives in my kitchen.
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 | Pure Komachi by Kai 6-1/2-Inch Stainless-Steel Santoku Knife with Scalloped Edge
This Santoku knife by Komachi has a scalloped edge. Each Komachi knife is color-coded for food safety so that you use different knives for different tasks, such as meat or vegetables. I love both of my Santoku Komachi knives.
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 | Martha Stewart Collection Stainless Steel Tearaway Paper Towel Holder
Buy new: $24.99 This ratcheting paper towel holder really works. Tear off paper towels using only one hand. The Martha Stewart logo is small and not that noticeable. The design is simple, beautiful and functional.
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 | Lodge Logic L10SK3 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Skillet
Buy new: $18.97 / Used from: $17.99 As a Southern cook, cast iron is essential in my kitchen. This pan will serve you well. It cooks on high heat, in both the oven and on the stove top. Great for baking cornbread or searing steaks on high heat. Never use soap on it; that is one secret to keep it from rusting.
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 | The Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook: Recipes for the Best Pan in Your Kitchen by Sharon Kramis
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $3.95 With my Southern heritage, a cookbook using cast iron is essential. Learn how to make the most of your cast iron cookware.
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