13 Kitchen Gadgets Claire Saffitz Can't Bake Without | Dessert Person

[@CSaffitz]

Slight detour from recipe content, but we’ll be back with more from Dessert Person soon. What are your top 3 essential kitchen tools?

[@ulasonal]

a knife, a spatula and a whisk. yes I'm a college student lol.

[@tati.l.]

my scale is definitely my ultimate one, especially as a novice baker - the more guesswork I take out of the equation, the better.

[@timeandrelativenerdinspace5859]

Kitchenaid mixer, good rubber spatula, and a whisk

[@ingnorancebliss]

tiny plastic spatula, large mixing bowl and instant read thermometer

[@lesliekollasch1906]

fish spatch, unicorn pepper grinder (not kidding lol), bench scraper

[@ElizabethGonzalez-tj8gl]

Claire immediately getting distracted by Maya as she’s wearing a shirt covered in cats is.....pretty on brand. love that

[@lucdamiani]

Claire: Will this be enough to make a full episode? Also Claire: Oh! Hi Maya!

[@mayarosales09]

That was the Maya representation I needed to survive 2021 😭

[@arielfeasts]

@@mayarosales09 LOL!!

[@ElizabethGonzalez-tj8gl]

@@mayarosales09 lol yes!! I love the Maya cameos because they don’t happen as often so they feel extra special

[@PabloEdvardo]

While wearing a shirt covered in cats 😅

[@itssunny9491]

Please do the opposite of this: 13 Useless Gimmicks that Nobody Needs

[@BrittStarr]

YES!

[@succerella]

THIS!

[@beatporthaha]

Hahaha YES! Need to see this.

[@rosiesaikaly1178]

And this time when she makes it there would actually be a comment specifically asking for it! Lol

[@CoffeeSandwich]

I’d love that

[@paulgallagher977]

Claire: "She's so heavy" Also Claire: "Here, have some treats"

[@marafranklin6205]

My EXACT thought😂

[@cato8nica]

It makes me kind of sad, because the cat is already overweight :( there are many health issues a cat can get from this kind of obesity, a cat owner should know better.

[@elijah1110]

@@cato8nica fat shamer

[@arielfeasts]

I clocked that too because I do the exact same thing LOOOOL

[@peacock8633]

@@cato8nica So true. I had the same thought. I have a cat, also named Maya, and I make my own cat food for her. I feel so sad seeing overweight cats only because the owner over feeds kibble. I know it's not about the cat. But as an animal lover it hurts somewhere.

[@HenryPh_am]

Even if she’s not here Christina is still one of the MVPs

[@emblemofflathpfate9912]

I miss her! She hadn't posted on her Instagram for a long time too :(

[@AndSoImTylenol]

@@emblemofflathpfate9912 she's so cute and her laugh and smile always bright up my day!

[@chrism70kc]

A show of hands: 🙋‍♂️ How many people knew that a small offset spatula would be Claire's number one item?

[@CSaffitz]

🙋‍♀️

[@ajmaltyrion6400]

🙋

[@123newjersey3]

🙋‍♂️ because IWDFCFCSXDP

[@VFRExplorer]

Yeep. Just like a "Freakishly-small wooden spoon" would be probably #1 for Chef John (Food Wishes).

[@malcontent_1]

@@VFRExplorer ...or his cayenne pepper shaker

[@okgorby]

Babish: Tiny whisk Dessert person: tiny offset spatula Together they make: tiny cake. (Please do a collab)

[@UncleButt]

Babish already made tiny pie though. It fits right into your mouth.

[@Cytoks]

Chef John: Freakishly Tiny Wooden Spoon

[@ameliac3337]

aah yes

[@laartje24]

How to cook that: Tiny cake

[@khac6876]

Can we convince Claire to get a Count Spatula tattoo also?

[@Jon0007723]

Claire: explains that a set of weighing scales are for weighing Me: *diligently takes notes and nods enthusiastically*

[@richardparadox163]

Claire: “I don’t know how memes work” Also Claire: Is a living meme

[@tinaa5331]

so on brand for her to say lmao

[@rerolley]

If Clarie is ever worried that there is not enough content for a video, we would be happy just watching her cats play for 13 minutes...

[@christiezappalo5250]

Truth

[@kelzbelz313]

Only thirteen minutes? I wouldn’t mind 24 hour live feed of the kitties:

[@Kirem]

Wouldn't mind a cat-themed video where she makes desserts edible and for her cats, with cat footage.

[@tuftyfella]

initial thought going in, 13 different sized off-set spatulas

[@aishaaijazahmad6184]

me!!!

[@rebeccaeastland8025]

I really thought she’d have several off set spatulas in this video!

[@EvanC881]

The fact that she is clearly coming up with this list on the spot while looking around her kitchen really makes this video

[@videoket]

Yes! And I mean, if it isn't within convenient reach, she doesn't use it that often. So the impromptu method is fairly realistic.

[@spasticbunny94]

It looked like she was pulling things from a pile underneath the counter

[@puppycat4795]

Really channeling the crazy cat lady vibes in this one...

[@maschiaccio574]

That’s why we stan

[@Mike616Lotito]

I’m starting to get some Millenial Ina Garten vibes ... And think she would take that as a compliment?

[@hydevilist]

Not that there's anything wrong with that...

[@rumblebelly]

Where can we find this kitty tee?

[@0cramoi]

And we're here for it

[@maria.sardin]

i love how her mood and voice changed completely when maya walked in

[@dwaynezilla]

As is tradition

[@cindymartinez2152]

Claire, comfy, happy, relaxed with a cat shirt. We love it!

[@samanthaheinz8888]

the shirt is the thing i can’t live without in this video

[@trustmeimaphysicist9331]

Claire is so much more chill when she does not have to film gourmet makes....

[@wwaxwork]

They stressed her out on purpose for content.

[@KevinCarlson]

But Vinny still tried to provoke her in the Funfetti cake episode after she read the ingredients

[@diannt9583]

Seriously, I disliked Gourmet Makes. She does a lot better with her own creations!

[@recoil53]

@@wwaxwork Yeah, but her crew piled on when she was already stressed.

[@KevinCarlson]

@@cmmartti Yeah, he left way before everything that happened, and he's been helping Claire with photo shoots, and everything to get this channel off the ground

[@pattygilson9669]

The dusting wand is perfect because you are a fairy freaking PRINCESS!!!! Love your magic!

[@emilyflemming6045]

It makes me so happy that Claire does all her baking/cooking/filming in a tiny kitchen. I have a tiny kitchen too and it makes me feel discouraged sometimes, but seeing that she does it inspires me!

[@tilda4699]

Claire: I kinda hate the tapered rolling pins. The tapered rolling pin Brad gave to her: 🤧

[@kortenmary]

Lol that was the first thing I thought of when she said that.

[@kaelarkaelar6362]

I just commented about this before I saw yours. It was the first thing I thought of too. 😄

[@TheNinnyfee]

Oh, that was the quiet little sobbing noise in the background! 💔🙈😄

[@BlinkyB23]

Aww...I'm sure she still loves that, even if she doesn't use it as much. You can still love a gift bc of the thought behind it, or the person gifting it, even if it's not as practical :)

[@sweetysavvy]

Which video was this?

[@NRam-ke6cs]

Of course she has to wear a T-shirt full of cats. So cute 🥺❤

[@spiderboy6150]

She is the queen of looks

[@selic1374]

Chef John: Tiny wooden spoon Binging with Babish: Tiny whisk Claire: Tiny spatula

[@laartje24]

How to cook that: Tiny cake

[@kjdude8765]

Joshua Weissman: Tiny Ego. Nope, didn't work.

[@dwaynezilla]

Me: Tiny.... _uhhhh_ gotta go

[@arifaygenov4358]

*freakishly small wooden spoon*

[@everybodysproblems]

I have all three, they're incredibly useful The holy trinity really

[@inlovewithJLT]

“If you’ve watched any video, Dessert person, or... anything else” She won’t even name them, I LOVE it!

[@Terahnee]

Pretty sure she legally can't.

[@Terahnee]

@@cmmartti But, really. If... um... 'GM' is trademarked as a show by... well... 'BA' and she's left, she may not legally be able to reference the show by name.

[@Terahnee]

@@cmmartti I can refer to Gourmet Makes, you can refer to Gourmet Makes. I wasn't a part of it, neither were you. Claire was. Who knows what the contracts look like? It *MIGHT* be possible that Claire is legally barred from using that phrase in any video she makes outside of BA, especially if it's monetized. That's all I'm saying.

[@ATLrockforever]

I appreciate that Claire takes the time to explain terms and techniques that are used pretty frequently on cooking channels but that the average person just joining in might not already know 😌💗

[@KathleenKintz]

Target has a tea strainer that is very similar to the dusting wand for like $8 I use it for lemon bars! :)

[@scoober4386]

I was just thinking about how it looked like my tea strainer! We love a multi use item lol

[@zamiaramirez1390]

I just use a sifter

[@kelzbelz313]

I, like a good rolling pin, am conditioned by all the butter I come in contact with.

[@COURTNEEEEEEY]

Severely underrated comment

[@sydneyyoung3]

You win for best comment

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

I'm one of those rolling pins that doesn't even work that well.

[@the8bitbroadcast]

These videos are like comfort food.

[@yesayagalatia5707]

4:30 aww I missed Claire and Christina interaction 😭😭😭. Please do a video together!

[@IQzminus2]

Having accurate measurements is a game changer. Once I got the scale that was 0,1 gram accurate so I could begin to measure baking powder, salt, vanilla, dry yeast and spices by weight it just made my baking a lot more consistent and I had more control over the end result.

[@PastaMakerCordy-qy4uz]

My scale measures in different scales. I can’t bake without it.

[@KristanShuford]

You are blowing my mind with your “dusting wand”. I have that exact tool, but I use it as a tea steeper.

[@Hrell0]

just a quick note on testing the thermometer: if you're at high altitude, water boils at a slightly lower temperature. i believe it's about 2 degrees lower (f) for every 1000 feet above sea level.

[@kellyjones9511]

I came here to say this, lol. It boils at 201 at my elevation of around 6,000 ft

[@AndSoImTylenol]

In addition to the boiling method, you can also do this with ice and some water. Your thermometer should read 32°

[@zoegelsi6672]

Claire is like the grandma who everyone wants that has cats and bakes lol.

[@chuckychuck8318]

My mom has cats and bakes and she's a grandma

[@FramesPerSecond]

She’s more of a cool aunt

[@ferociousgumby]

@@FramesPerSecond You guys must be pretty young.

[@nova692]

@@ferociousgumby why?

[@pacochihuahua77]

"My cats too heavy" *Gives cat a handful of treats when the food dish is full.*

[@ATLrockforever]

🥺🥺💗

[@Shariberry11]

The tape cutter 😍 this is the best thing ever!

[@dayglowjoe]

can confirm the little angled measuring cup is absolutely essential, i use mine so much. it's also fantastic for cocktails :D

[@kjdude8765]

Seconded. Works fantastic.

[@JenniferJadeKerr]

I'm just getting ready for a big internship interview, and watching this video gave me some needed joy and calm. Thank you! (And I need a little offset spatula.)

[@biancajingles2690]

Good luck on your interview! You’ll do great! ☺️

[@JenniferJadeKerr]

@@biancajingles2690 You are so sweet! And correct, it turns out - I got the internship! Woohoo!!

[@biancajingles2690]

@@JenniferJadeKerr oh my god yesssss! Congratulations! ☺️

[@JoeyKlu]

The apex of my culinary prowess is blending my protein shake without getting powder everywhere. .... yet I'll watch every single video of Claire instructing me on the best methods and tools for baking at least twice

[@cole4783]

I just got my copy of the book and I could go on FOREVER about how intelligently this cookbook has been designed from the time/difficulty matrix, to the listing of building block recipies seperate from larger recipes (ie lemoncurd and pastry shell for the meyer tart), to the incredibly clear index, glossary, and directions. By FAR the best cookbook I have purchased.

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

I seriously bought my mini offset spatula because of her

[@vanessapalafox3564]

I love all the kitty moments all your furbabies are adorable! LOVE LOVE the kitty cam!!! Thank you.

[@afergie76]

After viewing her list, I’ve can say I’ve already purchased some just by her past videos. With the rest, my Amazon cart will have a few new members. On a different, bought her book, made a few things and I LOVE IT!!!

[@alyshabozak2606]

I didn’t think I would have all the tools she listed since I’m just a hobby baker, but I do indeed own all of these tools. Makes me feel happy.

[@KatieWilliams1990x]

Alton Brown will utterly lose his mind if he watches this video lol. He'd turn into a human Mt. Vesuvius, pouring rage and hot lava to destroy the evil uni-taskers. Thanks for the tips Claire, I'm really loving this new channel & the artistic direction you've gone down. It really plays to your strengths as a chef and presenter.

[@frankfreeman2012]

Especially the dusting wand. When I saw that, my first thought was Alton!

[@becausereasons621]

Yes his hatred of unitaskers would definitely come out but maybe his love of animals would temper the rage down...

[@LivinInSim]

But don't most of these have multiple uses? I must have missed the point. Even the dusting wand could be used for flour, confectioners sugar, cocoa, or even as a tea ball like I saw someone else mention. It's not like she whipped out a spiralizer. 😂

[@zillpickle]

Claire and her cats are treasures (and that shirt!)

[@Kelsphere12]

Whoa, I've been using that OXO "dusting wand" for steeping loose tea leaves this whole time ... I never thought to use it for dusting. Thanks Claire!

[@CactusBerto]

Claire has her own channel and no one told me o-o boy I’ve been bored without a new from her for weeks. I’ve got some binging to do.

[@fernbrisot325]

I use Joyce Chen shears to cut 24G copper sheet. Those shears are insanely strong.

[@dorami3]

Dusting wand and a tape dispenser.. unexpected but totally buying. Also anything oxo is just so well made and practical. I’m a huge fan

[@bunniesbananas3499]

THE DUSTING WAND IS A TEA BALL. (the best tea ball)

[@clarkbarrus7428]

I'm so glad that I'm getting more Claire Saffitz videos again...

[@dannyward8089]

"I got this one in Paris while I was in culinary school" ok Claire you don't have to flex on us more than you already have with your superior baking skills

[@maryfarrand1799]

A little Sophie’s choice! Claire is priceless!

[@thechuby7625]

Petition to add a part to the intro where she opens the refrigerator and gets covered in an avalanche of food

[@emilystewart5316]

I know the video is years old but I'm just discovering it now and CLAIRE'S SHIRT IS AMAZING! I love it and all your stuff, Claire ❤️

[@GeoffreyAlan]

Ohhh the cat t-shirt is everything

[@paulettegutierrez7255]

This is great information, using a scale has changed my baking completely. Thank you for showing us your refrigerator when you are baking. I thought I was the only one that had to move things around to cool cakes etc...

[@thewordshifter]

How do we tell claire I've already bought most of the things in the top 5 thanks to her?

[@ahalyavaitheeswaran6410]

Claire's kitty voice is what I live for 😍😍

[@MichaelAlthauser]

Me: I love how down to earth Claire is, she's just a regular human like me Claire: So I picked this up when I was living in Paris and going to culinary school...

[@marafranklin6205]

Why is Claire literally the most precious person. Between her amazing knowledge set, the iconic hair cut, the tshirt, the way she interacts with her cats... I want to BE her

[@Ibraheem.]

Who else remembers the rolling pin Brad gave Claire in one of the gourmet makes episodes 😔.

[@ariellalabella]

yeah I thought this was the Brad pin

[@Huntongardening]

Um, yes to the tiny spatula. I didn't have any, impulse bought like 3 when they were on clearance at Target several years ago, and now I use them more than probably anything else. So handy!

[@margaretblount4794]

Watches this... Then immediately edits my wedding registry

[@wufflemann]

Very useful items! I loved hearing your connections to the rolling pin and scraper. I love so many of my tools because of the memories attached to them. My KA was a gift from my parents on my 21st day when I got my first apartment. SOOOOO long ago and its going strong!

[@llkjjjss]

I miss Bon Appétit but I'm so happy to see this channel is going strong! I keep low key hoping brand will randomly walk by

[@llkjjjss]

Oh and I would still die for Claire lol

[@recoil53]

@@llkjjjss I even let the ads play for Claire.

[@llkjjjss]

@@recoil53 that's love! ❤️

[@Rollwithit699]

I'm a true cat lover since childhood. They are a source of love and peaceful calm for me. I'm also a serious baker/cook. I find those loves don't mix. I cannot tolerate hair of any sort in my food, a cause of immediate gastric revulsion for me. I'm always surprised to see others who allow animals in their kitchens or kitchen counters. I might have a cat in my living room but it is barred from my separate closed off kitchen, and all food is covered from their wispy floating hair. It is a difficult situation!

[@nicko9365]

could we also get a "Claire reads the comments" video? pretty plss

[@succerella]

That would be fun to watch!

[@corisev1009]

a) need more episodes like this super stellar b) this cat shirt amazing c) the Latin tunes edited into this literally made my life

[@castawayonthemoon]

No one: Claire: I don’t know how meme works

[@Pannemat]

Hearing Claire passionately talk about what's basically a fancy French prison shank (I also say that in a French accent) is ... kind of exciting.

[@9gaglover321]

The dusting wand seems way too niche for me. But it’s cool to look at

[@speakwhale]

It’s actually sold by OXO as a tea ball/strainer haha

[@aldunamesaretaken]

@@speakwhale They also sell one marketed as a dusting wand, its the same item but one of the hemispheres is solid and not perforated.

[@LowEndMarauder]

Ooh that tape cutter thing is genius. I use the same green painter's tape for labelling all my plant containers for starting seeds and up potting throughout spring and summer for growing veggies/cannabis.

[@ebonyonce]

now we need a video with the 13 most niche practically useless items in her kitchen!

[@lorraineedmond5921]

Yes!

[@kate-ne]

Love this, would actually love to see more kitchen-related content! Also that shirt...amazing. You're a dream, Claire 💕🐱

[@aanyahingorani3122]

When you have the "cheap silicone brush" lmao.

[@maybememories925]

Right 😅

[@zamiaramirez1390]

Its good for bbqing since you dont want any sauce to get sucked up in the brush but it deposits too much for baking. Not your fault stores advertised it as a for everything brush.

[@btsobsessed7878]

The cat t-shirt is EVERYTHING! Love the bow!

[@TaylorWood467]

I have no storage in my kitchen but I will buy most of these just cause Claire said so

[@laartje24]

To be fair, most of them are very space efficient. No bulky machines you use once or twice a year. I approve.

[@ediecheng]

9:05 that is a gorgeous rolling pin, I was going to start searching for one but of course, yours is handmade just for you, Claire!

[@Spreehee]

Can you do a video on kitchen tools to avoid? Or ones that you have but never actually use?

[@16marBEAR]

Love sitting down and watching these videos during my lunch! It’s a perfect break for my busy Thursday’s :)

[@tati.l.]

If anyone didn't guess Claire's #1 they're not a fan, what can I say. 😂

[@CatbusCommuter]

The most wonderful Claire + 100% more adorable cats is absolutely what I need these days

[@johnbasedow8973]

ALRIGHT. I have all Claires gadgets sitting on a table in front of me. I have my cool Claire style apron on. Got my flour. Ok now what?

[@Michael-pm8fl]

Forever Brownies!

[@nicolehyc]

Definitely not mad about the detour from recipe content! My 3 essentials include: a weighing scale, spatulas (I've got 2 regular sized ones at the moment, would love to get a small one!) and a fine-mesh sieve 😄

[@boland73]

Iwdfcfdp The NEW acronym: “I would die for Claire from Dessert Person”

[@kelarisa]

NOW ALL WE NEED IS THE FRIDGE TOUR!!!!

[@staceykoziel4531]

"I don't know how memes work." = The next big meme.

[@SLYCoopaEatsChicken]

Still so proud that you decided to break away from Bon Ape-Racist, you're absolutely thriving and I love every video! Thanks for continuing to make content!

[@tati.l.]

Claire - your shirt, omg!!

[@TheShandalala]

Claire is such a sweet person. I bought your book back in January, I'm glad I can support your endeavors, you deserve it! I've made a handful of treats, and every single one was delicious. I can't wait for the next book! People who bought her book, you have to make the Cranberry Pomegranate Mousse pie, it's incredible.

[@faredsharudden]

The fact that Claire doesn’t know how memes work and what memes are but she’s literally a meme since 2018...... i just can’t!

[@Aylover]

I need that rolling pin in my life! I wish I knew people who made things like that so beautifully!

[@kaelarkaelar6362]

Oh no, poor Brad, who I remember gave her a fancy tapered rolling pin as a gift in an episode of GM. 😆

[@tilda4699]

That’s what I thought of, too, and my heart broke! 🙈

[@earlgrey7096]

Which one?

[@beebeeturg222]

Super helpful insight to help build out baking essentials, 10/10. The tshirt only makes it better

[@reneeknook6591]

No one was surprised by the offset spatula being one right?! ❤️

[@_Noirscape]

I love the metal handle on that spatula! My parents have a spatula with a plastic handle that very obviously got left leaning against the lip of a pot. 😬 I also loved seeing Maya as well as the cats playing at the end. 💖 What a good video!

[@AllegraVivace]

I would die for Maya of Claire's Home Kitchen

[@margarett_b]

0:35 This into is everything. I love you Claire

[@JamestmtakaJaimin]

Clare's cat shirt is merch i would gladly advertise everywhere

[@KimofCoventry]

I have a stainless curved paring knife. My mom got it at some shop in Amish country, OH. I like it to peel potatoes, or remove their eyes 👀 I use reg masking tape to label everything and will be getting that tadpole tape cutter! I have bamboo handle little spatulas and they get lots of use. Dessert Person is open on my desk. Love your recipes, and your cats!