Jo-Anna from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs is stopping by to share her kitchen must-haves for whipping up delicious recipes.
Hi everyone! Today I’m kicking off a new series where bloggers share their must-have tools or supplies for doing what they know and do best. First up, I’m happy to have Jo-Anna from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs stopping by to share her favourite kitchen tools. Jo-Anna is always whipping up the most amazing looking food on her blog, so I was curious to know what someone with her experience and talent reached for time and time again in the kitchen. Let’s take a look at her kitchen must-haves…
Kitchen Must-Haves
Well it wouldn’t be my favourite kitchen items list without my favourite cookbooks! These four books are my most-loved cookbooks of all time: The Joy of Cooking, any Best of Bridge book, Looneyspoons and Chef at Home. I refer to them all the time and love them all!
These are some of my most used kitchen items, and I would be lost without them. I use my Pampered Chef knife every day, it’s really the best! And the bag clips, these are the greatest invention ever! I also can’t live without my pan scraper, silicone spatula and my pretty measuring cups!
These dishes are a recent addition to my kitchen and I love them SO much. I bought the entire set of this ceramic bake ware from Superstore. They bake everything beautifully, and they look fabulous in my blog food photos! I use these dishes everyday…they make an everyday meal look gorgeous! My favourite way to use these dishes is to roast vegetables, like this butternut squash.
I absolutely love my heavy skillets. I grill, saute, broil and bake with them…but what I love the most about them is that I can start a dish off on the stove and transfer it directly to the oven…it saves time and dirty dishes! I used these dishes recently for my Apple Baked Dutch Baby.
You can see more of my favourite things in this post!
Thanks, Jo-Anna! It’s so fun to take a look at behind the scenes! I know I can’t live without my stovetop-to-oven skillet and dutch oven! (It probably has a lot to do with not wanting to do more dishes too!)
What can’t you live without in the kitchen? Do you and Jo-Anna share any of the same favourites?
xo,
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Shauna Oberg says
You’re so sweet! I’m so glad you found me :)
rhiannon says
great blog! so glad i found you. #SITSBlogging
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Rhondda Mol says
I can’t live without my ice cream scoop – and I don’t even use it for ice cream! I love it for scooping muffin mix into the muffin tray – making cookies (instead of scooping using a tablespoon)…biscuits for the top of stews, etc. The other tool I couldn’t live without is my pasta pot – we received as a wedding gift – and the lid has holes in it and locks into place so you can turn it completely upside down to drain the water from the pasta (or vegetables) – love it! Rhondda #SITSBlogging
Shauna Oberg says
Yes, that’s what I use my ice cream scoop for too. Works so great!
stacey says
I can’t live without my Kitchen Aide or food processor. Makes everything so much easier.
Glad I found your blog!
Stopping by from SITS
Stacey
GluedToMyCraftsBlog.com
Sara says
I love all of your cook ware!! So gorgeous. I definitely think, as silly as it sounds, that an apple slicer is a key component to any starter kitchen. I juice a lot and cutting the apples, surprisingly, takes a long time. Having the apple slicer not only makes it easier, but also encourages me to eat more apples!!
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Sharon says
I have a two things that I can’t live without in the kitchen. The first is my recipe book binder that I used for collecting recipes that are a go-to for me. The second is my mixing bowl. Use it all the time. #SITSBlogging
Savvy Working Gal says
You are right your ceramic dishes do look gorgeous in your photos. My go to items have to be a good set of knives that I bought several years ago, my Calphalon cookwear and my rubber spatulas. My husband does most of the cooking in our house, I am sure he could add to the list.
Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade says
Hi, my first visit here. I see some of my favorite Pampered Chef items in your photo. Don’t know what I’d do without my PC gadgets!
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Shana Norris says
I’ve seen Jo-Anna and her delicious recipes around on Google+. I’m pretty sure I’ve pinned more than a few of her recipes. Love those measuring cups and the Apple Baked Dutch Baby looks delicious!
Jo-Anna says
Thank you Shana!
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
I love all your favorite things! I’m off to poke my nose around your blog a bit more from #SITSBlogging
Rosey says
I have never tried a Dutch Oven, but I would like to…especially if it means less dishes. ;)
You’ve got nice items featured here!! #SITSBlogging
Stephanie says
What a fun guest post! I can’t live without my Vitamix blender. I also have some pampered chef items that I swear by. It’s a bonus that the apple baked dutch baby recipe link was included- I’ll be trying that one soon! Happy to find you via #SITSBlogging ~
Stephanie
(http://www.naturalgirldiary.com)
Roni Faida says
My mom just bought me a full set of pots and pans from Wolfgang Puck and they are fab! These dishes look great, I need some deep dishes like this. #SITSBlogging
Roaen says
I love the look of your blog! So clean and fresh! Those kitchen must-haves are great, but I have yet to own a ceramic set.
Sharon says
What a great idea for a series! Those bake ware dishes are so nice…I love white dishes!
Sarah Thomas says
Oh goodness, my kitchen is bursting but upon reading this post I’ve discovered a few things “i need” which will only mean the seams will go pop at some point! What an adorable collection of goodies. I don’t think you can ever have too many cookbooks, dinnerware, or serving bowls! :)
Jo-Anna says
Thank you Sheila!
Jo-Anna says
Thank you again so much for the feature Shauna!!
Sarah @ 2paws Designs says
I need a late night snack after reading this. ;) Loving those fun measuring cups. I’m in need of a new set and now will be searching for some fun ones.
Christine says
I REALLY need heavy skillets!!! I’m adding that to my birthday wishlist!
Jonesy says
This makes me want to run out and purchase a heavy skillet asap! That squash looks so good. Thanks for this post! #SITSBlogging
Stephanie @ CrayonMarks&TigerStripes says
I just recently got a cast iron skillet and pot. I LOVE them! As far as my kitchen goes, I can’t live without my cute measuring set, my food processor and my crockpot. Oh my gosh, I love my crockpot. It saves this busy momma a lot of time!!
Laurie@ Vin'yet Etc. says
Kitchen stuff = drool! Thanks for sharing your picks… love the cast enamel, hoping to one day make that investment!