First Kitchen
If you're just starting out (or want to help some who is), here are the basics to help get started.
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Joseph Joseph TriScale - J21Why It's Cool: Fully functional scale with tare capability using very little spaceHere’s the dilemma: you know that weighing your ingredients is a much more reliable practice than than any other form of measurement (see this week's Cool Tip, and even when...
OXO V-Blade Mandoline SlicerA mandoline is both awesome and scary. Awesome, because it really can do things a knife can’t (at least not when wielded by a mere amateur), like julienning a couple of pounds...
Progressive Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons - P13Why It's Cool: Sits on counter without tipping, fits spice jars, 2 ends for twice the use, designed for easy storageMeasuring spoons are one of the most often-used tools in any kitchen. We need them for everything from precision baking to approximate cooking, so that we can repeat great results...
Progressive Microwave MatWhy It's Cool: Keeps the heavy Microwave tray clean, and cleans up easilyOK, you know this problem, right? You put something into a container and put it in the microwave to heat up. You thought it was contained (it’s in a container, after all)....
Chef'n Large Juicester (Citrus Juicer) - C32Why It's Cool: Reams citrus to extract maximum juice, measures juice, strains out seeds, non-slip baseThere are so many recipes that require just a little citrus to brighten the dish, and many of them require a specific measurement. While we love the Stainless Steel Citrus Juicer,...
Tovolo Flexible Cutting Mats (Set of 4) - T33Why It's Cool: Sturdy enough to stand up to a dishwasher without curling, yet flexible enough to deliver your chopped food to a bowl or panWe all have cutting boards of various sizes and materials … and sometimes we have and stick with one favorite … that large professional wood board is a favorite: looks like a...
Gefu Flexicut Vegetable Splitter (Cutter) - G30Why It's Cool: Easily cuts round things (fruits or vegetables) into quarters or eigths, without risk to life or limbOne of the most difficult categories of things to cut a lot of are round things. Think about it: Brussels sprouts, carrots, small potatoes, cherry tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers,...
Norpro Grip-EZ Mango Splitter - N11Why It's Cool: Best tool we've found for cutting and peeling a mango.We don’t often go for tools that are single-taskers. Sometimes however, if they do the job so well, then it’s worth it. One tool that falls into this category is the mango...
Norpro Stainless Steel Herb and Kale Stripper and Chopper - N12Why It's Cool: Not only does this strip all different kinds of herbs and kale, it has a blade to chop them as well.OK - you know you love the special flavors that herbs can add to a variety of dishes. But the ‘dried’ stuff in bottles doesn’t deliver the punch you want, and the effort of...
GEFU Primeline (Fish, etc.) Turner - G25Why It's Cool: At last: the perfect turner! The silicone edge makes it usable in non-stick pans, while the flexibility of the fish turner design makes it easy to slide under your food.The ‘basic’ turner - or ‘spatula’ - presents several issues, especially if you use non-stick or coated pans. Many have single-piece blades, either rigid or semi-rigid,...
