Things I must have
I’m not the greatest cook, and my mother-in-law (and father-in-law) will agree with that. But I do most of the cooking in this house, whether it’s edible or great depends on what I’m cooking.
These are things that I find essential to have in my kitchen:
* rice cooker - I’m Asian. It’s true, most Asians must have rice in their meals otherwise they have the “not full” feeling. It doesn’t apply to me, but we still consume a lot of rice. I buy them in 50-lb bags.
* garlic & ginger - they are almost like one thing to me, because I put them in nearly everything I cook (usually stir-fries).
* soy sauce & other slew of seasoning stuff used in Chinese cooking
* Bar Keeper’s Friend - it’s a cleanser & polish powdery stuff that comes in a rounded container thingy. I need this because I burn stuff, often.
* steamer - steamed food are so good, and good for you.
* chopsticks - I use them as utensils and as cooking or mixing spatulas. Making scrambled eggs? I use that instead of the sophisticated whisk that sits in my drawer.
What kitchen items can’t you live without?
January 12th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
i love garlic. we eat it in almost everything at the mouse house…
January 12th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
French press for making coffee and a steamer for veggies. I also use my whisk all the time. I need chopsticks.
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January 12th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Gotta’ have wooden spoons and a Vita-mix. We live on smoothies and greenies (their veggie sisters).
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January 12th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Can not live without my tremendous stainless steel frying pan. I only have one so I use it for everything I need a frying for.
Everything else is just clutter to me.
clickmom’s last blog post..Looks like I’m in (serious need of) therapy
January 12th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
I have a huge container of minced garlic in my fridge and I use it in everything. Of the utensils, I love my crockpot the best.
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January 12th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Yes! Garlic and soy sauce - mmm, mmm, good!
I absolutey love our Kitchen Aid mixer! It makes me so happy to bake - that being said I think I shall get some chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies going!
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January 12th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
sadly enough i’d have to say the microwave. oh and season salt. i know, i know… terrible me!!! hahaha…
mama’s got moxie’s last blog post..oh, the teethys…
January 13th, 2008 at 1:03 am
Garlic and onions. Glass cookware. “How To Cook Everything” and my Julia Child’s cookbooks!
January 13th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
The press to smush the garlic of course!
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January 13th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Must haves:
garlic, comino, cilantro, butter, pasta, tortillas, and rice
sharp knives, microwave steamer, wooden spoons, spatulas, and my wok.
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January 15th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
I need this because I burn stuff, often.
This sounds like me. Sometimes I’m a great cook. Other times, I have no control over my stove and well, things get burnt.