- Wedding Ideas & Advice for the Couple, Wedding Party and Guests
Kitchen Basics
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Here’s a handy checklist to help you outfit your kitchen with all the basics. If you really love to cook (or plan to learn) consider our more advanced Chef’s Selections.
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Cookware
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There's a lot to know when it comes to Cookware. There is an incredible range in quality, so it follows that there is a wide range in price. Not to get redundant, but you get what you pay for. If you cook a little, or especially if you cook a lot, it's worth making this investment.
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Cookware Set
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Dutch Oven
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Fry Pan
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Griddle
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Grill Pan
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Multi-Cooker/Pasta Cooker
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Pot Rack
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Roasting Pan and Rack
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Sauce Pan
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Saute Pan
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Steamer Insert
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Stock Pot
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Bakeware
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When you think of bakeware, you often conjure up a picture of Betty Crocker in the kitchen with her apron, whipping up a delicious homemade baked treat for the family and friends. Of course, there is a right tool for every job. Here are some key items you will need to indulge your sweet tooth-or theirs.
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Bundt Pan
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Cake Pans
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Cookie Sheets
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Muffin Pans
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Glass Mixing Bowls
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Measuring Cups and Spoons
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Colling Rack
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Pie Plates
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Loaf Pans
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Small Appliances
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Don't let the small size of some of these appliances fool you. They're a big help in the kitchen. From providing a fresh brewed cup of java in the morning to reheating our late-night dinners they're all must-have appliances for the modern and convenient gourmet kitchen.
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Blender
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Coffeemaker
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Coffee Grinder
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Espresso Machine
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Food Processor
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Hand and/or Stand Mixer
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Toaster/Toaster Oven
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Waffle Iron
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Popcorn Popper
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Cutlery
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Cutlery is an essential ingredient in any well-stocked kitchen. It's difficult to prepare much of anything without using knives, and it's more difficult and dangerous to prepare everything without good cutlery. A complete set of top of the line knives might cost a pretty penny, but they are a worthwhile investment and a simple solution to give you a cutting edge.
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Knife Block Set
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Boning Knife
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Bread Knife
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Carving Knife
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Chef's Knife
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Cleaver
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Kitchen Shears
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Paring Knife
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Slicing Knife
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Utility Knife
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Sharpening Steel
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Chef's Selections
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For the true connoisseur the basics just won’t do. The below selections of pots, pans and accessories are made for the true gourmet.
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Electric Knife Sharpener
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Fondue Set
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Omelette Pan
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Pizza Stone
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Rice Cooker/Steamer
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Roasting Pan
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Silicone Baking Mats
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Thermal Carafe
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Wine Opener
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Slicing Knife
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Wine Rack
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Wok/Stir Fry
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