When you’re starting a new lifestyle program, you must set yourself up for success. You have to get all the tools you need and keep your pantry stocked full of the whole nutritious foods you will be eating and get rid of the no no’s. This makes food preparation easier and keeps you from slipping back into old habits (like downing a soda or sneaking a candy bar).
Get the proper tools
If you don’t already have these, consider purchasing the following items. Buy the best quality you can afford. These tools will last a lifetime, if you take good care of them.
The essentials
Set of good-quality knives. My favorites are the Wusthof Classic line. These are the ones I use in my kitchen. Wusthof has a great warranty on their products.
Wooden cutting boards – one for animal products (if you're an omnivore), one for fruits and veggies. Please do not buy/use any plastics. One of the goals is to keep our kitchens sustainable and plastic-free.
Set of good pots and pans. This should include: an 8-inch sauté pan, a 12-inch sauté pan, 8-quart stockpot, 2-quart saucepan with lid, 4-quart saucepan with lid.
Wire whisks
Spring tongs
Rubber spatulas
Measuring cups – dry and liquid
Stovetop griddle, around 11 inch square.
Can opener
Food processor
Blender
Additional useful tools
Dutch oven
Grill pan
3-4 cookie sheets
Immersion blender
Instant-read chef’s thermometer
Fish spatula
Natural parchment paper
Lemon/citrus reamer
Food mill/potato ricer
Microplanes of assorted sizes
Ramekins
This is the first step for creating a successful, sustainable kitchen.
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