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    1. Travel kit

      I'm trying to put together a small amount of kitchen equipment that I can take with me when we travel. And I'm looking for suggestions. I've been stung by holiday let kitchens before missing...

      I'm trying to put together a small amount of kitchen equipment that I can take with me when we travel. And I'm looking for suggestions. I've been stung by holiday let kitchens before missing seemingly small but essential items.

      So far I've got:

      • Digital scales
      • Good sized chopping board
      • Sharp knife + sharpening stone
      • Peeler
      • Tongs
      • Measuring spoons
      • Small jars of salt, sugar, and oil
      • Coffee grinder (yes it is essential)

      Edit (community suggestions)

      • Swiss army knife
      • Probe thermometer

      Any recommendations on other things you've missed in holiday houses before?

      21 votes
    2. What is your least used piece of kitchen equipment / what do you "regret" buying?

      I've got a small collection of equipment. I've been really cautious about buying more. There are a few things I regret buying. A series of knives that were good enough, but actually garbage,...

      I've got a small collection of equipment. I've been really cautious about buying more. There are a few things I regret buying.

      1. A series of knives that were good enough, but actually garbage, rather than just spending £30 on a victorinox or similar.

      2. A garlic thing which looks cool but is hard to use. Garlic crusher by Royal VKB

      And I was wondering, are there any bits of kit that you thought were going to be great but which ended up in the back of a cupboard or drawer?

      76 votes
    3. It's time to buy some new non-stick pans... need recommendations

      The non-stick pans I bought last year are chipping already, so it's time for some new ones. I don't mind Teflon pans, but I hate having to buy them every year. I also dislike they they are...

      The non-stick pans I bought last year are chipping already, so it's time for some new ones. I don't mind Teflon pans, but I hate having to buy them every year. I also dislike they they are aluminum cores - that does weird things in the dish-washing machine. If you have some non-stick pans that you have been using for more than one year, please share!

      38 votes
    4. Cooking starter kits

      If you were to set up someone with a brand new kitchen, what are the components that you would suggest to them for getting that 80% of functionality for 20% of the investment (Pareto Principle)?...

      If you were to set up someone with a brand new kitchen, what are the components that you would suggest to them for getting that 80% of functionality for 20% of the investment (Pareto Principle)? These are especially things that I would consider to be worth a healthy investment as a buy-once-have-it-forever situation. Some things that come to mind:

      A cast-iron pan: high skillcap and can cook almost any type of food
      Stainless Steel Stock Pot: cooks most things stovetop that the pan can't handle
      Chef's Knife: A good quality, sharp knife makes all the difference in the kitchen
      Mason Jars: Preserve food, bring them to bulk stores, drink water out of them... top-tier utility

      Things that are on the fence in my mind:
      desktop blender/immersion blender/food processor: I love all of these appliances, but how important are they? A food processor is maybe the highest utility & makes meal prep way easier. Also unlocks recipes like hummus and salsa.
      a large cutting board: small cutting boards suck, but how high of a priority is upgrading it?

      Let's have a discussion where you state your case for an individual appliance/tool (or argue one of these suggestions) and see what other people have to say!

      Seeing that this is taking off a bit, I'm going to try compiling some of the response data here:

      Level 0 - Starter Kit

      • Stainless Steel Pan (+3)

      • Aluminum Stock Pot (+3)

      • Vegetable Peeler (+3)

      • Plastic Cutting Board (+3)

      • Spoons / Spatulas / Ladles (+3)

      • Chef's Knife (+2)

      • Paring Knife (+2)

      • Serrated Knife (+1)

      Level 1 - Booster Pack

      • Weighing Scale (+4)
      • Baking Trays (+2)
      Level 1a - Cooking I
      • Immersion Blender (+2)
      • Box Grater (+2)
      • Dutch Oven (+1)
      Level 1b - Baking I
      • 2L jug (+1)
      • Measuring Cup (+2)
      • Pain De Mie Tin (+2)
      • Wire Rack (+1)

      Level 2 - Intermediate

      • Instant Read Thermometer (+1)
      Level 2a - Cooking II
      • Food Processor (+1)
      Level 2b - Baking II
      • Immersion Whisk (+2)

      Level 3 - Advanced

      • Cast Iron Pan
      • Mason Jars
      • Air Fryer
      22 votes
    5. Has anyone gifted you food or a kitchen / cooking gadget that you particularly liked?

      Coming up to Christmas and gift-giving is on my mind and I wondered if you've ever been given food or a food-related gadget that you liked? I guess we can also talk about the misses too. I like...

      Coming up to Christmas and gift-giving is on my mind and I wondered if you've ever been given food or a food-related gadget that you liked? I guess we can also talk about the misses too.

      I like chocolate, so small amounts of nice chocolate are something that I like.

      11 votes