10 MUST-HAVE Kitchen Tools (for Easy Cooking!)

[@amandajeanlimabean4602]

The mini silicone spatulas are a must! The first time I saw you use one in your videos I knew I just had to have one! They really work amazing!

[@PamBolin1954]

My favorite kitchen item are my dogs they greatly help in clean up.

[@an_egg-b7r]

I bought silicon mats a while back because of you and my life is so much better!!

[@SarahStudt]

A knife was the first thing I asked for for Christmas when I started cooking in college. It makes a huge difference and it makes me feel super professional 😋

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Catlin videos are my number one kitchen tool.😀 Then after that my hands because I use them to prepare and cook with. Without hands how would I be able to use a knife and all the other equipment?

[@christinamariemoney]

YAY a new video 😊❤️ our Wednesday just got a whole lot better!

[@lynearchambault3698]

I love your new vibe, Caitlin, you seem really happy! I have to go looking for that canning funnel now. :)

[@mangoesandgrapes3073]

you're giving me mad anxiety waving that knife around!!! be safe gurl!!!

[@kats2991]

I appreciate you too sweetie! I’m impressed with all that you do!! This video was very informative. Another trick for opening stubborn jars is to turn it upside down and bang it down on a thick carpet. Most times you can hear a swoosh sound that will indicate the seal has been broken. (Yes, the pots were from Kohl’s but are sold in many places too.) 😘

[@harderkeresa]

I use those silicone mats to wraps stuff short term as a saran wrap alternative, I also freeze my fruit on them so I can easily flick them off the mat to a Tupperware. So handy

[@krissicarsonart]

I have circulon pans and I LOVE them. I also occasionally spread a really thin layer of sunflower oil on them and let them sit at medium heat on the burner for about ten minutes, because I’m not the greatest at taking care of my nonstick cookware. And I’m definitely going to look into that canning funnel.

[@ohio_nights]

With my Christmas bonus, I purchased a Wusthof chefs knife and a John Boos cutting board. No regrets.

[@mattm.5968]

i love this format, it looks like you've got your own cooking show. Can you please do a full cooking video like this?

[@garya3056]

Good basic equipment review! Although *cringed* a little when the sauce pan with metal bottom was placed into the nonstick fry pan 🤪👍

[@Sophie-so1sm]

i’m loving your content lately, this video was super helpful!

[@sarah-qj2kx]

I’m not actually vegan, just vegetarian :) but I absolutely love your videos and blog

[@ShaShanDIY]

Thank you for making this! This is so helpful! 😍❤

[@jasminemariaca3921]

This helped me so much while I was buying some kitchen tools for my dorm! Thanks :)

[@Forgenorth13]

I got a new knife for Christmas but when I do catering events or demos I use a victornox set. It’s a good lightweight knife.

[@luckyxcat]

i love your videos! you’re so cool and down to earth. for someone (like me) who barely knows how to cook anything, your budget recipe vids are so inspiring cuz of your easygoing approach, and it’s encouraged me to actually get in the kitchen and experiment with the ingredients i mostly already have ❤️❤️ happy new year!!

[@samstarling7644]

I have a nice scar on my thumb from a mandolin. Haha. But, like you said, still a very helpful tool and it's true, it's definitely cumbersome to use the slider thing. I have a couple small metal mesh strainers, but the big ones seem awesome now that you brought up those extra and unintended uses. Great video!

[@elskabee]

decent knives are sooo useful! I highly recommend a good large bread knife as they are great for tomato and cabbage as well as bread. Also I love small knives just for fruit and veg, I rarely need a big knife

[@asukachan07]

That was very helpful! I need that funnel, and definitely a good knife. My favorite are the silicone mats. I have two but they're tiny, yet they're the best thing I own because I like baking and I used not to do it as often because of the cleaning. Thanks for sharing!

[@cdr72916]

Just a warning that if you do have a pet bird, the fumes produced from cooking with non-stick pans, although we cannot see them, can cause death in birds.

[@Leo-dj3zg]

Christa Robbins that’s a strange fact I didn’t know 🤔

[@daniblahablah]

That's something I unfortunately know from experience D: Makes me question using non-stick in general...although I'm definitely not s sensitive as a budgie.

[@jamarchy]

what??? I have a cockatiel and I always have used nonstick around him!!! D:

[@amsullivan66]

Thank you for this!

[@fordhouse8b]

Mercer is another good and inexpensive brand of kives, specifically their Millennia line. Their bread knife, bun particular is a steal. When I bought mine a few years ago, it was less than $13. Currently $18.88 on Amazon. Oh, and never use a glass cutting board, unless you really enjoy having a dull knife.

[@sarah_kale]

If you have trouble opening a glass jar use the end of a small spoon or fork, jam it in the small space between the lid and the jar and just lift the spoon or fork a tiny bit. You'll hear a plopping sound and the lid will come off super easily, because this method breaks the vacuum that holds the lid on tightly.

[@MadalinaZbranca]

You're absolutely right! A good, sharp knife is essential in the kitchen. I love my chef knife! And I also love my food processor and blender, because they make my life easier and I can make my own vegan "cheese" and peanut butter and all kind of spreads:)

[@heatherfellows9465]

Great list!! I also have one of those “granny” jar openers... it’s so helpful! I seriously walked a jar out of my apartment before trying to find a random neighbor to open it after struggling with it for 20 minutes. After that I just needed the dang jar open, and wasn’t worried about the stranger danger. 😂

[@smkilmer95]

Perfect timing!! I'm moving and in desperate need of a list of what I need to build my kitchen.

[@grandpaczki1752]

I love my pastry cutter. I use it when I cut up veg and transfer it to my pots. And my large metal ladle. Soups on :)

[@GingerGal97]

Yessss, I’ve been waiting on this video!

[@rowaneva]

Not sure if you've done a kitchen organization vid, but that would be super helpful to see

[@iamnotmelis]

Thank you this was really useful, i am going to live on my own in a few months and i am taking notes!

[@andrealeon95]

I’m the 500 like... YAY! Also I was totally thinking to myself about kitchen things I really need and you just post this and answer alllll my questions. THANK YOU 💛🙌🏼

[@hollygoolsby5595]

Thank you! This was so helpful!

[@AT-ym3fq]

my induction cooker is my favorite, it saves money since i don't have to turn on my stove and its heat is precise for all my cooking needs

[@nadjadrobot3712]

Waving that knife looks pretty scary 😳👀 Also thought about plastic from the chopping board. Thanks for the tips 👍😉

[@pattidoyle5102]

Can you cover the top knife skills for plant based eating?

[@kellough01]

Yaaass ❤️ Just the video I needed! Thanks for sharing 💁🏻‍♀️

[@bethanygish7645]

Great video, thank you for sharing! 😍

[@KristinaMarieBieber]

I love these kinds of videos ❤️❤️Love you!!!

[@mymodernmantra7778]

This was awesome! I’m trying to improve my kitchen skills in 2019 🤗

[@ebonymcallister7695]

I like your energy. Thank you for sharing.

[@annasophie7299]

Ahh love your videos so much girl! xx also, you inspired me so much to start this channel myself now with vegan videos, so thank youu :)) keep doing you!

[@alyssa8394]

Great informative video!

[@Mud-Sock-Girl]

Great video. But don't forget to take care of your cutting board and your knives (if they have wooden handles), washing them in soap and water will dry out the wood. Use something like Cutting Board Oil by Howard (make sure what you get is made with food grade mineral oil esp. for your cutting boards) on you knife handles and cutting boards to protect them and they'll last longer as well :)

[@tg12331]

Trying to move towards more zero waste but can’t find something to use in place of foil when something needs to be covered for baking. Do you have any suggestions? Do you think one of those silicone sheets could go over a pan since they can go in the oven? Thanks!

[@sarahwaters8262]

Dang girl, first the knife, then the mandolin.... giving me the heebie jeebies! j/k 🤣 Great tips, even for an experienced cook. I appreciate it. 💗

[@imalijafar9605]

I love u! I'm not even vegan but I find it videos very entertaining. Happy new year

[@5464916]

Just recently bought Ninja foodi after watching your video and loving it so far!

[@annabelferrier6227]

Nice different video ❤️❤️

[@brienana]

I was definitely stressed when you starting waving the knife near your neck 😂😅

[@ElinevanderLaan]

How do you guys clean your silicone mats? X

[@nicolefaith9972]

In addition to a chef knife I would also get a paring knife and a good pair of kitchen scissor

[@risuhana]

Aww there are so many things I really wanna invest in now hahaha :D Also, everyone please be careful when sharpening your knives. If you do it wrong, you can 'angle' your knives wrong and then there is a greater choice to cut yourself (of not cut your food evenly anymore). And you shouldn't sharpen your knives too often either (yes, I actually took a class at school that tought us knive skills lol) - it can get too thin tho and there are a lot of things that can happen from this (regarding your own safety and your food safety) ♥

[@sudharshinivivek5345]

Hi what measuring cup r u using? Is it 240 ml or 250 ml?

[@dailykitchensupply4126]

good ideas

[@cnasaraha.2140]

Thank you great video, and recommendation!!

[@robynlifestyle3079]

awesome video

[@lauram7536]

Thumbs up fpr Swiss knives! :)

[@lizzyhampton1900]

A blender is definitely an essential for me! I can’t believe I ever went without one! This was a really insightful video, thanks!! 💕

[@madeline5175]

Hey Caitlin, great video! I've been working on my kitchen for the last year and it's finally coming together. I just need to get a mandolin! I also like the way you store your silicone mats... I need to do that. Would you mind linking the article where you read about the plastic cutting boards? My boyfriend thinks that wood cutting boards are unsanitary.

[@nitsan]

Nice. I need a mandolin for making some veggie noodles. And I agree with you on the knife and cutting board. I really like my wood board. It's also my plate a lot of the time. BTW, Dr Bernard doesn't recommend cast iron, for long term brain health. Also if you ever want a knife that's designed with safety in mind, then the Opinel Le Petit Chef is great. I love that it doesn't have a point at the tip, so I don't feel like I'll accidentally stab myself in the face. lol

[@hothigherself]

Ha, that's "grate" ;)

[@Mummabear543]

I have a marble cutting board it's more hygienic x

[@JennyWas13]

For those who don’t want an extra gizmo, if you can’t open a jar bang the edge of the lid against the counter. If it doesn’t work bang harder. It will honestly always work eventually, I feel dumb that I’m 25 and only learnt this trick last year.

[@Mmmelisssa]

Do you use your silicone mats at high temperatures? I'm interested in trying them but I cook at 450 degrees and I wonder if they'd be okay.

[@Lena-cm6ru]

You can use them at higher Temperaturen, than the ones out of paper :)

[@jaafarawadallah514]

Hey Caitlin

[@stephaniesantos78]

i was freaking out when you were waving that knife around lmao

[@rebeccadeveau1570]

I would say a good, sturdy wooden spoon. There is just something that they accomplish that a silicone spatula cannot.

[@no1Animallover101JAB]

Omg loved this video! 100% getting a awesome good quality knife makes life sooooo much easier as a vegan! + tupperware is a life saver for reheating means to and not the cheap stuff good quality items alll the way

[@stoonookw]

So cuuuute

[@mmmeaghanw]

i actually heard the opposite about plastic vs wood cutting boards. with wood cutting boards, your knife slits create wet air pockets that house bacteria, which is why people switched to plastic. if you really want to keep your wood cutting board sanitized, you should shave the top layer off your board every now and then

[@morganspring9703]

I have that knife!

[@anetacisakowska9927]

Anyone else feeling super uncomfortable when Caitlin's swinging that knife or pretending to use a mandoline? c: Anyway great video

[@iamright3826]

You're as pretty as Caitlyn Jenner

[@jacintayounan3357]

Hi I’m 10 but I love cooking can u show me more

[@rachelle2550]

A knife should be able to effortlessly slice through a sheet of paper

[@ghaniachacha131]

اهدري شوي بالعربي

[@StrotherPitzke]

Thumbs up just for that face!

[@cookiecarooi]

GUYS!! You DONT need a knife sharpener !! My bf showed me this : just slide the edge of your knife across the underside of a mug, where the ceramic is raw and not painted. Thats all you need !!

[@Leo-dj3zg]

cookiecarooi that’s a false life hack. Ruins the mug overtime, the grains of the mug are uneven so you don’t get an even blade. Investing in a £10 knife sharpener isn’t much if you care about cooking at all

[@cookiecarooi]

@@Leo-dj3zg the mug doesnt get bothered, its just the perimeter of what it stands on, that doesnt really ruin it. and it really makes a difference for my knife, so its been working so far. so i can save buying another thing i dont actually need ;)

[@Leo-dj3zg]

@@cookiecarooi You do you, but i wouldnt advise people to do this when it could damage their knife

[@brennathompson3854]

That is incorrect on two counts - that is not sharpening and you need to invest in a product or pay someone for sharpening. What you are describing is honing. Honing realigns the blade of the knife which is split by cutting, but once the blade has been worn down you need to sharpen it to create a new blade. Ceramic honing rods cost less than $10 and have even grains, unlike most mugs.

[@Vvibes2.0]

Too much of useless talking

[@mackenziebell2782]

Super dangerous with that knife 😒😖

[@sherrieB14]

You talk way to much with your hands 😅

[@ruffartistbear8907]

So she does have a man..dolin

[@moniquegroos2388]

ruffartist J he’s been in several of her recent videos.