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This just in. SHUN Japanese Nikiri Vegetable Knife. See my YouTube review, here.
Non-Stick Green Pan (I use for eggs)
OXO Good Grips Silicone Cookie Spatula, Gray, 3 inches (favorite. I just love them and own 3 colors)
This knife is not only beautiful. It is perfectly balanced. It is reliable. Sharp, of course. I have had mine for over a decade and it is still my knife of choice for most of my cutting needs.
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Note: Someone scratched the edge while sharpening on a stone. It wasn’t me. Really.
Fancy Meat Thermometer. The Meater!
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- My personal favorite feature is Smart Connectivity: 100% Wireless – Connect your MEATER 2 Plus to the free MEATER app, available on iOS and Android. Receive real-time alerts and notifications on your smartphone or tablet, making it easy to monitor your cooking progress.
- Direct Heat: Grill up to 1,000°F – You can leave the probe in the meat over an open flame while cooking and searing.
- 100% Wireless
Excellent Digital Meat Thermometer for LESS $$$
These little electronic meat thermometers are such a gift. They are inexpensive, accurate, easy to use and easy to store. You can stick them on your refrigerator for easy access.
Weber Charcoal Grill
Weber Charcoal grills are the best tried and true trustworthy grills. They are simple in construction, yet super effective. I highly recommend one these for beginners. It comes at a lower cost than other types of grills. Using this will allow you to develop your grilling prowess before moving on to gas or propane. Plus, there is nothing like the charcoal smoke smell that bellows out as your cook.
Traeger Grills Pro Series 34 Electric Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker
When you are ready to get some serious meat smoking on, try this Traeger Pellet Smoker. I selected this one to recommend because it is a little less expensive than some of the other models. I picked this color just because of preference 🙂
Cutting Board – Tried and True Chef’s board by John Boos
John Boos Boos Block RA-Board Series Large Reversible Wood Cutting Board, 18″ x 12″ x 2 1/4″, Maple
Helpful Butter Cutter
Okay, Okay, it’s not a butter cutter. It’s a pastry cutting device. I use it to help cut in butter to my flour when making biscuits. So, butter cutter, to me.
Pepper Flake Spice Blends – These are AWESOME!
Pepper Flake Spice Blends 4 PACK- These are even more AWESOME!