Here is a collection of my favorite products- essentials for the busy home cook, and everyday items for your home, entertaining, and lifestyle.
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Instant PotCook a whole chicken in 25 minutes. No joke! Use it as a pressure cooker or a slow cooker, make yogurt, soups, rice, and more.
Nordic Ware Half Sheet
Affordable, sturdy, and won’t buckle under high heat. The best rimmed baking sheet, perfect for roasting perfectly browned veggies.
Cast Iron Skillet
Indestructible, inexpensive, stovetop and oven safe… a well seasoned cast iron skillet belongs in EVERY kitchen.
Countertop Compost PailStore food scraps discreetly on your countertop. Masks odors and looks great in any kitchen.
Pyrex Bakeware/Storage Container
Oven and freezer safe, making it PERFECT for those freezer-friendly make ahead meals. This 11-cup size holds about four servings and is about 8″ x 6″.
Immersion Blender
Like a magic wand, stick it right in a pot of soup to make a velvety smooth texture without dragging out the big blender! Use it for mashed potatoes and individual smoothies, too.
Glass Spice JarsSave money (and the earth!) by shopping the bulk spices and filling up these glass spice jars with chalk labels.
Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Camera
This is the camera I use to take photos for my blog. It’s a great, affordable DSLR that gets the job done well, and it comes with tons of accessories. I use this lens.
JA Henckels Knife SetA high quality but inexpensive knife set great for everyday cooking. We got our set as a wedding present.
Greens and Herb Stripper
This nifty little leaf strips kale, chard, and collards of their stems, as well as herbs like thyme and rosemary.
Corningware Microwaveable Meal MugVirtually leak-proof with a vented lid, these mugs are perfect for taking lunch to work or school- reheat soups, casseroles, etc. with ease. The handle doesn’t get hot, either!
A La Maison Honeysuckle Hand Soap
My FAVORITE soap. I always have one of these out in my kitchen and bathroom- the honeysuckle smell is intoxicating!
America’s Test Kitchen Mediterranean CookbookOne of my favorite cookbooks filled with healthy, fresh recipes for a Mediterranean diet.
Super Natural Every Day by Heidi Swanson
From the blogger of 101 Cookbooks, these recipes are easy, delicious, and made with whole, natural ingredients.
Fresh & Easy by Jane HornbyAs expected, these recipes are fresh AND easy! With step by step and prep photos, the instructions are very easy to follow.
Sink Sponge HolderThe wire basket design of this sponge holder allows it to breathe and prevents odors. It suctions to the inside of your sink so it doesn’t take up counter space.
Magnet Fridge Grocery Notepad
I keep a magnetized notepad on my fridge to write down things I need at the store. When I run out of something, I add it to the list immediately so I don’t forget about it.
Mrs. Meyer’s Cleaning Spray
Mrs. Meyer’s cleaning spray is wonderful for cleaning up after cooking! The rosemary scent is my favorite, but the lavender is pretty great too.
Salt and Pepper GrindersI keep these right by my stove to easily season meats, veggies, and eggs. Freshly ground black pepper and Himalayan pink salt adds SO much flavor.
California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive OilMy favorite olive oil- it’s affordable, and you can find it at almost any grocery store.
EcoSmart Cutting Board
I have two of these and they’ve lasted for years. The recycled plastic is strong, so it holds up to sharp knives and is easy to wash.