Loving every bit of cooking from shopping to table (except possibly dishes if I’m to be truly honest) I discovered these gorgeous blue steel hand forged pans last fall. Designed and hammered by Patrick Maher and Caryn Badgett’s in their blacksmith shop in Washington they are great for searing and caramelizing while lovely to cook in. They are hammered and forged, not cast, which makes the pans lighter and easier to handle, as well as less porous and quicker to season. They can take high temperatures and can go from stove, to oven, to table – where they make a beautiful table presentation. The blue color is a product of heat treatment, which forms a protective layer of blue iron oxide on polished steel. It is a natural rust deterrent, and combined with organic virgin coconut oil, provides an excellent pre-seasoned surface. They’re iron pans and therefore reactive, so they won’t stay blue – they’ll darken and patina as you cook and season them, aging beautifully as we all do!
Available at Blu Skillet Ironware
Another treat for the esthetically inclined kitchen…. Pineapple cut out colanders.
Available at NoMoreRack.
The shapes and sizes of these stainless and silicone spatulas are convenient and attractive. Paintbrush-inspired handles encourage the ideal angle and grip depending on the desired task. The heads are made of hygienic, heatproof silicone so they don’t melt if you accidentally leave them too close to the flame! I’m particularly fond of the little one.
Available at Williams Sonoma.
My “go to” Dutch Oven for Sunday night dinners is by Le Creuset. The enameled cast iron signature cookware makes the perfect stews, soups and braised meats. I’ve had mine for 20 years now and it’s a seasoned competitor in my kitchen for it’s design and reliability. Still turning out perfect dishes after all these years!
Available at Williams Sonoma.
Whether you are straining stock or finishing a cake with a light dusting of powder sugar…these are definitely the strainers you need. Designed by All-Clad they are designed to position securely over bowls and pots, go straight to the dishwasher and are artistically designed to accent your heart felt creations.
Available at Williams Sonoma.
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/all-clad-stainless-steel-strainer-set/?cm_src=AutoRel2
These are my mixing bowls…they don’t slip… which I love. There is nothing worse than whisking in a bowl that takes on a life of it’s own. The high grade stainless steel bowl is bonded with a non-slip silicone base which keeps them cemented to the counter top (within reason of course).
Available at Chefs.
Just a few kitchen ideas from my home to yours. These terrific additions to your kitchen make the joy of cooking both handy and wonderfully successful!
Bon Appetit!