Seido's Gift Guide: 6 Best Kitchen Essentials for a New Home
If you are planning to equip a new kitchen or upgrade your current array of knives, utensils, and pots and pans, it can be difficult to know where to start. Big-box stores have aisle after aisle of kitchen equipment, and they are all filled with items that seem like they could make your life easier and cooking more fun. If you want to spend your money wisely, you should avoid impulse buys and focus instead on items that you will use regularly. To make that a little easier, let’s take a look at some of the best kitchen essentials for a new home.
1. Essential Knives: The Foundation of Every New Kitchen
When people experience a high-quality kitchen knife for the first time, they are often astonished by how much easier cutting and chopping become with a sharp blade and ergonomic design. Sharp knives are also safer because you don't have to press down as hard when you use them. You can buy quality kitchen knives individually, but buying a set will save you money and make sure that all of your knives match. The Japanese Gyuto Executive Chef Knife is a great choice for a general-purpose kitchen knife, and if you want to stock up on all of the essential knives for the kitchen, a Japanese Master Chef Knife Set – 8-Piece is a complete set that has everything you need.
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2. Cutting Boards: The Perfect Pairing for Your Knives
A quality cutting board will protect your countertops and your knives. A cutting board also makes it much easier to transfer the food you chop up to a skillet or saucepan. Cutting boards made of polypropylene resist odors and are dishwasher safe, but a wooden board will look much better and keep your knives sharper for longer. The Acacia End Grain Cutting Board is an excellent choice because it has rubber feet to provide stability and self-healing properties.
3. Cookware Basics: Pots, Pans, and Everything In Between
Remember that your stove has only four burners when shopping for pots and pans. A large pot for pasta or rice, two or three saucepans, and a couple of skillets should suffice. While some chefs prefer copper-bottomed pans, affordable non-stick options work well too. You'll also need baking pans or trays for roasting and pie tins or muffin pans if you enjoy baking.
4. Utensil Must-Haves
There are few things as infuriating as not having the right utensil when you're halfway through a recipe. You will need whisks, spatulas, and spoons of various sizes to prepare and serve food, and you should have a colander on hand to rinse and strain. Just about any large pair of scissors will be able to open packets of food, but Seido Kitchen Shears can also be used to cut meat, poultry, and fish. Other kitchen utensils that you will probably need sooner or later include:
- Baster
- Meat thermometer
- Garlic press
- Grater
- Potato peeler
- Citrus juicer
5. Kitchen Gadgets: Handy Tools for Everyday Cooking
Kitchen gadgets, like bread and yogurt makers, can add an extra element to your cooking, but many of them are relegated to the backs of cabinets and forgotten about after being used just a few times. When giving kitchen gifts, stick to gadgets that have multiple uses, such as a high-quality food processor, electric mixer, or blender.
6. Storage Solutions: Keep Your Kitchen Organized
Cooking an elaborate meal will be a lot less stressful if you know where everything is. Hanging your cooking utensils on a rack or placing them in a countertop container will make them easy to keep track of, and having a selection of containers available will make saving leftovers less of a chore. A Magnetic Bamboo Multi-Function Knife Holder will keep your knives safely out of the way, and a Saya Chef Knife Sheath will protect your kitchen knife’s blade and prevent an accident.
Gift the Joy of Cooking With Essential Kitchen Tools
If a friend or relative is moving into a new house or apartment, you can help them embrace the joy of cooking by giving them essential kitchen tools as gifts. With quality knives, versatile utensils, and durable pots and pans, they'll create delicious, home-cooked meals in no time.
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