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Kitchen Crush

Vesta VettedYou could maybe even call it love.

We all have them.  Those items we can't live without in our kitchens.  Those items that have changed the way we cook or clean or drink our morning coffee.  And we don't want to keep them to ourselves any longer.  Keep scrolling for our editors' hand-picked favorite ktichen gadgets.

Check back in often.  The kitchen, after all, is no place for monogamy.  We'd much rather keep experimenting and mixing it up.

 


frother
Milk Frother
Why spend a fortune on a latte in the morning when you can get frothy milk at home?  A simple milk frother not only dresses up your morning coffee, but it can add pizazz to specialty dessert drinks like espresso with chantilly cream and red-berry compote.  A milk frother is easy to use, clean, and store.

 

immersion blender

Immersion Blender
You gotta love the immersion blender.  Soups and purees have never been easier!  Clean up is a cinch, and there's no need to drag out your traditional blender (let's leave that for smoothies and margaritas!).  Why not try it out on our white bean soup or butternut squash soup?

 

dutch oven
Le Creuset Dutch Oven
One of Vesta's favorite wedding gifts was her Le Creuset Dutch Oven in this gorgeous blue.  Not only does the weight of Le Creuset give your arms a workout, it gives gravity to everything you cook in it.  You want to slow simmer soups and stews and even coq au vin in it because a fast meal is out of sync with such a serious pot.  So slow down and enjoy cooking with this beauty.

 

salad spinnerSalad Spinner
Not your mother's salad spinner!  This vamped up salad spinner for OXO makes washing and drying your greens a breeze.  It's easy to use and requires only one hand, and clean up is easy as it goes straight into your dishwasher!  It eliminates the need to buy pre-washed lettuces, so it's well-worth the investment.

Comments
  1. What are a few of your favorite things? Let us know!
  2. I saw the immersion blender on this list and fell in love! I made all of my own babyfood and wish I would have had one then! I have officially placed it on my birthday wishlist and am trying not to just go out and buy it before then!
  3. Yes, the immersion blender comes with a little dome thing that is perfect for baby food! Though it of course comes in handy across the board, too, especially for soups and sauces. I hope you get it for your birthday!
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