Julie Quates 34 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm getting married next month and figured there's not better time than now to put some essential Whole9 kitchen tools, gadgets on our registry. Anything that you have that you use a lot? Thanks yall! Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Tom Denham 10042 Posted September 6, 2012 Moderators Share Posted September 6, 2012 Cast iron skillet with cast iron lid, wok, slow cooker, food processor, good knives, cutting board, air-tight glass storage containers, tongs, slotted spoon, oven mitts, mixing bowl,... Link to post Share on other sites
Cw19 7 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Congratulations! I love my Victorinox knives, julienne peeler, food processor, bench scraper, 2 cutting boards( one for meat one for produce), immersion blender , sheet pans and all clad pans. The pans are expensive, but I have had mine for over 15 yrs and they are like new ! The knives are reasonably priced and have also held up really well over time. Link to post Share on other sites
homerfrizzell 214 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Julie, we just got married in July and either had or registered for just about everything Tom mentioned - we had a wok but weren't using it so gave it away. We've got a small galley kitchen so had to get creative with storing stuff -we went with pegboard, Julia Child-style, and a magnetic knife strip. I'd also add that you'll want a pot for soups and broths. Oh, and you may have this already, a wooden spoon. Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Quates 34 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Great tips yall! We don't want a ton of gadgets but do want to upgrade some of the crappy stuff we've got. Link to post Share on other sites
Laura B 381 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 My absolute #1 favorite thing is a double boiler I got for christmas that also has a steamer pot. I use it almost every day for veggies. I chop up whatever and plop some coconut oil & spices on it and let it steam, stirring a couple times. I'm not positive what brand mine is, but it is similar to this: http://www.target.com/p/range-kleen-double-boiler-steamer-insert-set-silver-3-quart/-/A-12271668?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=|12271668&CPNG=kitchen&ci_sku=12271668&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw= #2 is a butcher block. I don't know what I would do without it. For meats I use those cheap plastic ones. They clean up the best http://www.catskillcraftsmen.com/Boards/1814.html I ordered this one on amazon because I had a gift card & a prime membership so I ended up paying like $20 for it. It's awesome!! Definitely a cast iron skillet and I absolutely LOVE my Le Creuset French Oven: I believe I have the 7 qt, and I also have a little oval one, I think it's 3 qts. You can get a good deal on these at TJMaxx or Tuesday Morning. http://cookware.lecreuset.com/cookware/product_7-1%2F4-qt.-Round-French-Oven_10151_-1_20002_10139_21056 Also, I think everyone should have a Kitchenaid mixer, although if you are going to stick to paleo eating, it might not be so useful. I really want the food grinder & sausage stuffer attachment for mine. It's awesome for shredding baked chicken, too! Since doing the W30 I have put a lot more miles on my food processor. They are amazing for so many things! I also have a mini chopper that is wonderful for infusing garlic and spices together! Link to post Share on other sites
Flynn 167 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 A big beautiful ceramic bowl for all your gorgeous fruits and veggies to be out and at easy access Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Quates 34 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Laura B: Great suggestions. We were already blessed with a bright green KitchenAid mixer for a gift. It hasn't made it out of the box yet!!! Also were gifted an Excalibur Dehydrator that I'm sure will get used sooner than later. The LaCreuset oven is on my registry! Hope I score that one!! Link to post Share on other sites
Susan W 3553 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I'm not a huge gadget person. In fact, my friend took me to one of those kitchen parties and I kept turning to her and saying "I would just use my knife". She didn't invite me to one again. However, I love this item. It's so fun to cut zuc and other items into weird shapes. Certainly not necessary because you can easily use a regular veggie peeler to make zucc strips, but I love this. http://www.amazon.com/World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade-Vegetable/dp/B0007Y9WHQ Also, speaking of knives...good knives are worth their weight in gold. My favorites are my Shun 7" Santoku designed by Ken Onion. It's my pride and joy. Then I also love my meat cleaver and veggie cleaver. No clue why I decided I needed both, but I was afraid I'd break the veggie cleaver on bones. Link to post Share on other sites
Bridgedurso 30 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Best kitchenaid discovery today: cook chicken breast in crockpot, spoon into kitchenaid bowl, turn on mixer, shredded chicken in about 2 seconds! No more "two fork" method! Link to post Share on other sites
Adagio 323 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 All of the above, plus a cheap travel blender I got for $10. It makes excellent mayo and takes a minute to clean up. I could not live without my tongs. I have 3 pair. Also, my paring knife. If I cannot find it, I panic! I also adore my Lunchbots storage containers. Link to post Share on other sites
jhmomi 676 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 If you have any wealthy friends or family members or get a bunch of gift cards, a VitaMix is an awesome thing to have and it will last you forever! A dehydrator is also great for making beef jerky, zucchini chips, dried fruit, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Patronick328 16 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I wouldn't worry about a wok. Most household stoves don't producte enough BTUs to have the affect they should. I have one and do use it quite a bit, but it's not used for it's proper purpose. I like the high sides of it when it comes to stir frying veggies. Link to post Share on other sites
alintx 15 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Both All Clad and Le Cresuet sell large braisers (12 or 13 inches across) that are awesome. I keep my LC one on the stove - it gets used THAT much: skillet recipes, browning meat, sauteeing veggies. Colanders/strainers . . . that can nest to save space. Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea D. 135 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Vitamix, Kitchenaid Food Processor, electric tea kettle, anything Le Creuset, egg poaching pan or cups, hand mixer, crock pot, Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker, julienne slicer, mandolin, microplane zester, a good vegetable peeler and a stellar set of kitchen knives (I love my Cutco's), cutting boards... Link to post Share on other sites
quotidianlight 42 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I use my mandolin daily. Nothing has saved me as much time as a mandolin. When my last one broke into was at the store the next day and my next will be a metal commercial model. My crockpot pot is a close second. I use it to all always have bone broth cooking and available for cooking other foods without my kitchen staying hot constantly. A good roaster is equally important to me. I adore my cast iron one for braising slow roasting stews etc before bed for lunches/dinners the next day. Link to post Share on other sites
GLC1968 583 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Another vote for a good quality mandolin slicer! And I use daily: my deep stainless mixing bowls, glass ball jars, good knives, all-clad cookware, a good cast iron skillet, nesting colanders, and a good coffee maker. Almost daily, I use my large crock pot and my food processor. Oh, and since no one else has mentioned this - I love my silly little nut chopper: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/8200230/?catalogId=93&bnrid=3120901&cm_ven=Google_PLA&cm_cat=Cooks'_Tools&cm_pla=Specialized_Kitchen_Tools&cm_ite=Nut_Chopper_%7C_Williams-Sonoma&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=32-167401156-2 Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M 772 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I probably couldn't live without my wusthof knives and my big boos block cutting board. I use both multiple times a day every day of my life. Food prep is worlds easier with the right tools. Link to post Share on other sites
Susan W 3553 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 LOVE my Wok. I just let my burners get it screaming hot. It's so perfectly seasoned and adds such a great browned flavor to everything. Also...I have owned an immersion blender for years and rarely used it...until I started making mayo. It's so awesome!! Takes all of 20 seconds. Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Strathdee 2914 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'm a little late to the party, but I'm pretty sure I would die without my Cuisinart Food Processor and my 7 QT Crock Pot. Literally die. Link to post Share on other sites
homerfrizzell 214 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Julie, When's the big date? Link to post Share on other sites
Runningforme82 99 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Can anyone recommend a good vaccuum sealer? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Sharon Simpson Thumann 378 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Food Saver! We've have had ours for about.. umm.. 10 years and it is still going strong. We even have vacuum containers. Link to post Share on other sites
Runningforme82 99 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Food Saver! We've have had ours for about.. umm.. 10 years and it is still going strong. We even have vacuum containers. Awesome!! Is there a specific model number you recommend? Or function on yours that is a must have? Seems like there are lots of models, not sure which to put on my Christmas list ) Link to post Share on other sites
Bridget 231 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 MANDOLIN !!!! I use mine at least once a day Link to post Share on other sites
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