How I fit my entire kitchen into one suitcase.

[@chrispeuler9404]

I'd unironically love a video on cleaning and maintaining some of these tools. I'm amazed your sheet pans are so shinny!

[@mattdouglas8900]

Parchment paper + scrub with baking soda / barkeeper's friend :)

[@JamesChurchill3]

I have a couple of stainless roasting trays and mine have had burnt on oil since day one. I figure if it's fine to have on a cast iron pan it's fine on roasting trays too, I just scrub them out with a stainless scrubbing ball and it gets most stuff off with some work.

[@Kakakakakakakakakakakaka684]

How’s that unironic

[@dcassis3051]

@@Kakakakakakakakakakakaka684 don’t be that guy..

[@Kakakakakakakakakakakaka684]

@@dcassis3051 I’m him

[@pinkiepingas]

Ethan, you've been the number one biggest influence in my kitchen the last two years! Your attitude towards equipment, cooking, and life in general has completely changed the way I approach food, health, and fitness. I'm excited for you on your travels, and wish you all the best!!

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Can opener and bottle opener (and cork screw, but I don’t drink wine). Oven mitts. Whisk. (I’ve moved 30 times in 67 yrs. Thinking of my most recent move, six months ago, and what was essential for me.)

[@marsh3825]

Just went through my whole kitchen and could only think of three things you might be missing: A whisk, a can opener, and a mortar and pestle (or something to grind spices).You did a great job on this.

[@3peopleinaroom50]

Did i miss the part where he showed forks and spoons? Because that must be pretty essential

[@legendarygary2744]

@@3peopleinaroom50 probably safe to assume where he stays will already have them or he can cheaply buy them where he’s at.

[@EthanChlebowski]

I wanted my mortar and pestle, but the weight was a big issue. The chopsticks won't get me stiff peaks, but are pretty useful for whisking! Might have to get a can opener though...

[@marsh3825]

@@EthanChlebowski yeah, when looking at my mortar and pestle, first thing I thought of was weight, so maybe a small one. Or how about a small electric coffee grinder? As far as the whisk was concerned, I just couldn't imagine making French sauces in France without one 😂

[@carlosalvarado2564]

@@EthanChlebowski or you can get ones that are used in the Caribbean made of wood. They dont carry much weight and get the job done just fine in most cases.

[@SusanPetty73]

Thank you for doing this video. I watched it when it first came out, but then I remembered it when I needed it this month. My daughter is recovering from cancer and I’m going back and forth between our house in Seattle and her house in Baltimore. I like to have my own favorite cooking equipment so I rewatched this to pack for the first trip. I’m sure I’ll find that I need other things when I go back, but this was really helpful

[@wasimalshawawreh1535]

I've been watching cooking videos on youtube since the fifth grade (I'm 20 now). Many years videos and cookbooks later, I never thought I'd find a channel with videos so refreshing! I'm so glad I found your channel.

[@megaamold9597]

I really enjoyed this set up for a traveling chef, thanks for sharing. My partner & I are building our kit for car camping, I didn’t even think of a strainer! A collapsible one would be super handy too. He thinks I’m ridiculous for packing a chef, bread & paring knife, but alas- if we don’t have indoor plumbing, we’re having some darn good food in the woods.

[@jimcarstens4212]

This video is a big help, my new career takes me away from home for months at a time. I'll be building myself a Kitchen-To-Go similar to this, but I'll be driving, so no weight constraints. Thanks for this vid & to everyone leaving comments. Lots of good input!

[@phillipquigley5095]

I would throw in some silicone ice molds so you always have access to ice on the road! not always easy to find ice in different parts of the world

[@Eliotxf1]

Definitely a great source of kitchen essentials for those who are budget limited. I'm interested to see how you get by without your MASSIVE flat-top griddle. Hype to see how you experiment and have fun with French cuisine!

[@labyrinthwomb]

I'm an American and I spent 6 months in France. For my kitchen capsule I brought: - 2.5qt steel dutch oven - 6-inch chef knife - bread knife - cutting board - tea strainer - microplane grater - Y-peeler - 2 pot holders - linen napkins - stainless steel insulated water bottle - stainless steel lunch container - 2 reusable silicone sandwich bags - 2 small jars of tea I used everything I brought heavily, and added to the stuff included in the place I was staying, I was in pretty good shape. The only things I regretted not bringing: Measuring cups and spoons! I thought I could buy some and convert metric to US measurements if needed, but no, they apparently don't exist in France! C'est la vie, I suppose. ;P

[@EricaSager]

Really appreciate you matching the wall at 0:28

[@sealinseguro]

are you going to do a tour of your new french apartment? I'd also like to see that vid on measuring by weight!

[@edjarrett3164]

I love this. I’m a fellow cook and totally minimize my knife kit when I travel home. Just the essentials and nothing else. It’s amazing what you can do with the minimums. It also inspires as you do your food without carrying unnecessary stuff. I’m a minimalist in life and in cooking, it brings satisfaction to the projects I’m involved in. Great video!

[@i_fuze_hostages6]

If I could reasonably bring cast iron I would but realistically it’s just a carbon steel pan and my general purpose knives and some containers

[@kimsnader8777]

I occasionally take long vacations to cabins in rustic locations. I pack a similar kitchen setup for myself, but I include some silicone bakeware (muffin cups, brownie pan, baking mats), a pyrex pie pan, and a small covered casserole dish. And, since weight is not an issue for me on my travels, my dutch oven makes the cut, too.

[@Tjimmeske]

I would imagine you find yourself missing lids. Of course there's always things to be desired, but it would be one thing I would be sorely missing (even if a plate could do in a pinch). Lids can even help replace a strainer or colander.

[@EthanChlebowski]

I've got lids for both of the stainless steel pots actually, completely forgot to use that as a strainer lol.

[@lizcademy4809]

you can use a baking pan as a lid ... not to strain through, though.

[@RandomFilmmaker]

I would really recommend getting a silicone lid which provides a good seal on a pot of any size, i use it all the time

[@stevethea5250]

How to use as strainer?

[@stevethea5250]

Also there is "one size fits all" type lid

[@jen_graham]

One thing missing is a casserole dish/pan with higher sides for oven cooking. I suppose you can use a pan for the same use. Perhaps a lid for you pans as well, for melting or steaming.

[@saratakkoush6109]

Good point...it just hit me that ethan doesnt make any family style casseroles or things like lasagne

[@TracyKMainwaring]

the sheet pans could work for casseroles, or the saucier pan. Or pick one up in charity shop cheap.

[@aprilbox3766]

His pans can go in the oven

[@stevereese1943]

Looks like you made quite a good list. How have you dealt with the lack of a well stocked spice cabinet?

[@piecesofmind9853]

Great set up! There’s already a lot of great suggestions, my only one is on the baking sheets. Not all ovens are created equal, and a half-sheet might end up being too big for some. I’d double up on the quarter sheet (and accompanying rack) pans just in case. You can always keep the half sheet for draining foods if you encounter a smaller oven.

[@paulmeagher]

Yeah I’d be interested if he finds the European ovens much smaller, always see American cooks with these massive baking sheets, but I can’t find an oven big enough (in Ireland).

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

There are* a lot of suggestions ...

[@roundysquares]

A Bamix together with all the blades and the processor attachment, and you have most of your large kitchen appliances replaced.

[@BariTone7-v5r]

France has so many cool thrift stores and flea markets. Look for truly unique things that can be used for something else, or those one of a kind items with special patina and their own memories that will remind you of France: some pottery, a wooden bowl, or salt cellar, etc.

[@andreb.thomas5926]

Over two years ago, I assembled my first true travel kitchen using a Pacsafe Travel Duffel Bag. It contained some of the following items: Induction cooktop, Matfer CS fry pan (11 7/8"), Misen NS fry pan (10"), Brandless "All You Can Eat" combo (saute pan w/lid, 4 & 2 qt. saucepans w/lids and 10" SS fry pan), Hercules 4 qt. Cast Aluminum Dutch Oven, Knife Bag with low cost Henckel knives (8" chef, 10" bread, 5" serrated utility, 3 1/2" paring knives and honing rod), manual knife sharpener, compact steel bowl set w/lids, various kitchen utensils, 15 amp extension cord and a surge protector. Initially, I used this between México, the United States and Colombia. Now that I have cookware in México and Colombia, my new travel kitchen complements both kitchens and is smaller and lighter. Chao. Retired Vietnam era veteran expatriate living abroad permanently.

[@dancordellsailing]

This is actually very useful advice for sailboat & RV living as well

[@ChrisMurphyHub]

Very cool idea of pairing down your kitchen to its essentials. I love a good minimalist video and this one did not disappoint. Well done. Thanks!

[@jdesmond]

I’ve done the same when I travel. In my experience, I’d bring three extra things (and no half sheetpan): 1) A small 8in nonstick: I make French omelettes - which aren’t really feasible in anything else 2) A wide base silicon spider/slotted spoon: double++ duty as strainer, for deep frying, and other use cases… not to mention helpful for keeping your poached eggs reasonably shaped when making eggs benny for a crowd 3) Microplane

[@phynnie]

Thank you so much for this video. Good to know that I'm not crazy, thinking of moving with my high quality kitchen gadgets abroad. I just dont see the need to get rid of them just to buy others which may not even be avaible or be of good quality. I'm moving with them, regardless of weight/cost.

[@lnix2433]

I’ll be using this for my truck overland camping kitchen set up. Thank you!

[@davidpavey7233]

Great video and exactly what I needed to see. I am in the middle of a camping build. I wanted a kit that would cover the vast majority of the kitchen tasks when I am camping, hunting, or fishing. The people making videos for camping aren’t great because they don’t put a high emphasis on making great food, or because they are traveling in RV then weight is zero consideration (bring on every cast iron option available,lol). This looks like a great option and it appears that there is still plenty of room that I can put in things like spices, oils, and kitchen disposables……as I don’t need it to be exactly under 50 pounds.

[@kirstybroderick2995]

I'd be really interested in a video of how you chose to stock your French kitchen, especially as it sounds like a relatively short term move - months, not years. Especially to know what spices you considered essential.

[@annej5699]

Kitchen twine. For tying stuff, but can also use to tie a towel on as an apron.

[@annej5699]

A tea strainer, or a small coffee/tea brewing funnel, or some muslin bags. I like tea, but these are also useful for straining thin liquids or steeping stuff. The muslin bags can also be used for herb/seasoning sachets.

[@concorkery8496]

Hey Ethan, Welcome to the EU !!! I wish you every possible success here .. Best wishes from Ireland 👍👌

[@illusoryphoenix5178]

Thank you for sharing! I've been looking into getting a small travel kitchen set, since I've been on the road since summer began. You'd be surprised how many places don't have some or another super basic item. (One place didn't have a cutting board, the palce I'm at now didn't have a can opener, ect)

[@ariannarivera5683]

I would love a video about knives as well as why you prefer the kitchen scale!! I've been loving your content recently(more than usual) and I cant wait for your Paris adventures!

[@bemljj]

Your neat tidy setup, is magnificently satisfying for my OCD brain. And its useful as hell for like a beginners setup if some one is starting from scratch, Well done, and good luck on your journey.

[@VulcanBaum687]

Not sure how practical, size wise, it would be especially if you plan on traveling but I would just get a fine mesh sive/strainer instead of the silicon colander. Pretty versatile in its application, and definitely good for straining out pasta. I don't think I even own a colander anymore.

[@kizomanizo]

It skims stews better too…

[@Jobother]

this is perfect for me. i work in NYC for 10 months of the year, but 2 months at a summer camp. being able to pack everything up and store is really important. definitely will be taking notes.

[@yutised]

Great vid! I think a paring knife, microplane, and whisk may be useful to include. All super light and relatively small. Curious to hear if you have a specific reason for not carrying smaller knives. I find them particularly useful for trimming strawberries and other work off the cutting board.

[@Virginiafox21]

+1 for parking knife! Could not do without one. And they make flat whisks now that work well, since I think that was his issue.

[@anthonyvink7153]

I would have packed a pairing knife over a 2nd chef knife. My guess is he will use his Honesuki for those items. I have a whisk that stores flat but rotates to be round, it would be handy in this kit.

[@MegaXflare]

Their is one great tool which you are missing that comes to mind. It's not easy to transport, but is very versatile nonetheless. That would be a big stainless steel mixing bowl. I find them super useful for several reasons: - Mixing up bread and cake batters - Putting chopped fruits and vegetables in it before cooking - Marinating meat in it - Washing salads/ vegetables/ fruit - Melting chocolate for cake/ deserts

[@kurapikakurta3863]

This!! I can't imagine myself not having stainless steel bowls. In fact, I think having one in multiple sizes is a must since one could use them in so many different applications in the kitchen.

[@SIRslipperyasp91]

My first thought as well. Really an essential for baking.

[@EthanChlebowski]

Yup this is one I was sad I couldn't fit into the case. Just one big ass steel bowl is so useful.

[@VileVisionshaunt]

When I had to buy kitchen stuff for my kitchen, I couldn’t afford the stainless steel bowl set, I had to go with plastic. I remember my mom’s set, I would bet money they were still decent and she got rid of them. I would have happily taken them.

[@Gyzome]

@@EthanChlebowski Try to find one that's just a tiny bit smaller than your wok. Should fit neatly that way.

[@dpiddy022]

little glass bowls make me feel like I'm hosting my own cooking show

[@richardsimon124]

I think I’m going to really enjoy where you are taking the channel. Can’t wait for the next episode.

[@Mukawakadoodoo]

I love this concept because it makes me wonder how much do I really need for my daily cooking needs (Indian vegetarian) clearly I can make use of a lot less stuff than I currently have.

[@Thrillhou]

A few things that I would add (that shouldn't cost you too much in space/weight; I'm thinking with my hiking / pack brain) -a rice server. Smaller than a spatula, and I use mine for just about everything. It's the kitchen secret-weapon I don't know how i ever lived without. -a hybrid meat tenderizer/ potato masher. (Bit of a weight cost here; more of a "nice to have" than a "can't do without" .) -bench scraper (I use mine -constantly- to help with prep, in my tiny kitchen, but rarely for baking. Super versatile) -Japanese microplane (another "nice to have" but plastic, so a low weight cost) One other thing (and this is an outlier), in my first student apartment, I used silicon baking trays, muffin tins, loaf pans, etc. Super squishy, but oven safe. They were great for little breakfast sandwiches, protein pucks, casseroles, etc. Not fancy, but they could squeeze into a backpack and they worked great for -years-. Might be handy to keep in your back pocket, just in case. Otherwise, I love the setup! It breaks my heart not to see a good cast iron in there, but I understand the weight restrictions.

[@alexquinn4792]

Hey ethan! Wanted to ask how the spice situation works while traveling! Do you have to declare them if you went somewhere else? Would you start all over and buy new spice at the next place? Love the content!

[@mens354]

Thanks for this super niche video. Planning mobile living and this is a great starting spot.

[@agd712]

You've reinvigorated my range of cooking in the kitchen. My weekly cooking rotation has never been broader. Can't wait for you to hit A Mili subscribers before summer!

[@ericborthistle]

I personally always use a 4" ish pairing knife, just nice to have.

[@3peopleinaroom50]

Yes its a must

[@Woodshadow]

Paring knife was the one thing I thought was missing. I use mine probably as much as my normal chef knife.

[@anthromaj3]

First of all I would need a corkscrew lol but also a citrus press! They are so big and heavy but I was a bartender for a long time and am really attached to mine, makes salad dressings and anything else involving citrus so quick and easy. I would say it is my one creature comfort item that I would include, cause of course could just use a fork and squeeze but I don't want to. Super informative video! :)

[@c_hanley]

This channel is fantastic for simplifying cooking down to what you realistically need, rather than promoting stupid gimmicky single purpose items.

[@arnoudhamer5170]

I just moved from the Netherlands to London and used your notion table and this video as a check list for must take items. Great content as always, thanks Ethan!

[@karlie.86]

I love how organized you are! Great that your channel popped up in my recommendations!

[@Volcre]

The move to Paris has brought a lot of excitement to this channel. Can't wait to see what's coming next

[@bigpappa642]

I would love a set-up like this!! It would be perfect for my camping and hunting trips. For the most part I spend a week or two out in a base camp during hunting season not to mention fishing trips and my just peaceful retreats to the woods for weeks at a time!!!

[@legendarygary2744]

I would love a video on knives because I think it’s important to know care is far more important than price. I know some people that have some low tier wüsthof knives and toss them in the sink and dishwasher and are now dulled and barely usable. My $30 Mercer knives are now a year old and still cutting paper thin tomato slices and all I do is wash them by hand and use a honing rod regularly.

[@ShouterOfSanity]

I imagine giving up the little sauce pot and some of the knives, and getting a less beefy case would let you keep the whole kit under 50 lbs. Some of the foam padding could be reduced by using the kitchen towels as padding. More space efficient so you'd be able to slim down the case even more. Very cool video. This could also be clutch for people that have summer or winter houses, and for van life. And as another person commented, for people that are homeless or hop from one rental to the next a lot. I did that for a while at the end of college and wound up spending a lot of money eating out because I didn't have any cookware worth a darn to use.

[@neiker234]

I also forgot a strainer when I moved to Spain. It have been almost a year and I hardly miss it, you learn to live without it

[@21ruevictorhugo]

I love the idea of a video on how to use a scale to make creative changes to things like bread. Since I came to France I’ve fallen in love with my scale. Best thing ever! It’s so much easier to measure things like flour and sugar. And those little glass bowls? I have a few of them and use them all the time, but I bought them here in France, in the local grocery store.

[@davidmonge4136]

I love your videos man. Can't wait for you to hit 1 million and keep climbing from there!

[@ThomasSoles]

I cannot wait for your French recipes! Have fun Ethan!

[@nm9412]

This video is very helpful to be minimal. I work at a place where we house homeless. We provide a small apartment with bedroom, Bathroom and a kitchenette. I’m thinking of creating a kit if they decide to eat in their own, then they will need few essential items.

[@kimberleighcrimmins8375]

Brave adventure undertaken! May you live in interesting times! You asked for them. I look forward to your story as it unfolds!

[@katherine7444]

When your three months are up you have to do a "what did I actually use" video. Your cooking style might have changed with the cultural influence

[@justanotherpoweraddict7918]

This would be so helpful to emulate when I need to move. Trying to be more minimalist during my 20's for mobility sake. I will miss my dutch oven though.

[@kevinxxx8093]

Thank you for this. I’m simplifying my kitchen dramatically and appreciate your take.

[@irmasanchez5274]

I love how organized you are. I would have brought slightly different pans, but the major thing you don't have are COVERS for a couple of the pots. I think these are essential. When I've traveled, I will use large dinner plates as substitutes. I always travel with a basic set of herbs and spices and at least one set of eating utensils. I noticed you didn't have a can opener. I rarely use mine, except for opening canned tomatoes. Brown parchment paper is not an essential, but it's a super nice luxury to have. Oh, a small grater would have been great. A mandolin is not essential but a nice convenience.

[@KirstenZimbardi]

Totally fantastic solution for ‘glamping’ ❤

[@blackcatiswatchingyou7776]

Cool video on your kit! If weight is really an issue, stainless steel condiment cups would be great substitute for those glass bowls and super cheap. They also come in all sizes that you can use for eating in or mixing and they all stack and nest inside each other tightly. For knives, Victorinox Fibrox knives are cheap and light and perform great. I have nice Japanese hand-made knives too, but luggage gets lost and I'd rather have the peace of mind that anything in this travel kit can be easily replaced. I've been obsessed with getting my camping kitchen kit weight down to a minimum and it's both liberating and a bit depressing to learn most of my cool gadgets aren't really needed lol. Oh BTW a pot with a lid will work as a strainer too if in a pinch.

[@TheReelBrandon]

Thank you so much! I travel for work and I have been looking for some ideas. This video definitely helped me. Thanks again!

[@Sniggwaffles]

Cool setup! Just a few additions/changes that came to my mind as I was watching: 1. Ditch the whetstone for a honing rod. Unless you're making restaurant quantities of food a hone every now and then will keep your knives sharp for months. 2. Can opener+bottle opener (or a swiss army knife/leatherman with one built in) 3. Whisk 4. Citrus juicer (the 2-piece plastic oxo one is super light and doubles as a liquid measure) 5. Small quantities of basic seasonings, i.e. kosher salt, small pepper grinder, cayenne, herbes de provence, harissa. Doesn't need to be a lot, just enough to get you through an emergency 6. A cheap plastic-handled paring knife or a dependable pocket knife.. The kuhn-rikon and zyliss ones are great for quick tasks or if you don't want to beat up your fancy knives. 7. Pastry brush 8. If you can afford the weight, small 4-8oz squeeze bottle of EVOO and/or neutral oil. Readily available in stores everywhere but it's nice to not have to buy a whole bottle every time you need to cook in a new spot.

[@treetheoak8313]

For me it's because I feel like I'm on a cooking show whenever I use my little glass bowls with my ingredients prepped in them.

[@elizabethingram9784]

I swear I could smell your cooking! Great video, Ethan!

[@bethanienielson6282]

First thought was can opener, I have a whisk from pampered chef that I use for everything, it’s very small on the bottom which makes it easy to store and keeps things from getting caught in it. I also love using a small coffee grinder for herbs and spices for my cooking- we use stuff we dry out straight from the garden which smells amazing every time! What do you do for utensils?

[@witcher3videogame854]

great timing, ive been looking for info online for my apartment kitchen

[@Alsam]

Looking for something just like this. I do food trade shows, so starting to put together a kitchen in a box. A few adjustments, but this looks like a good start! Thanks

[@davidSFL79]

Looking forward to what new nd exciting dishes you've got coming up

[@saratakkoush6109]

Where did you pack the lids? Also i highly highly recommend A Garlic press and a lemon juicer; Can you wash rice in that colander? If not, id recommend a classic metal wire strainer... U can push the metal in while it travels Also they make collapsible whisks that dont take up space... That could work

[@tatyboy1337]

The wireless immersion blender is terrifying to me haha the only time i feel safe when using an immersion blender is after i've unplugged it lmao

[@EthanChlebowski]

Haha the buttons are pretty intuitive on this one to make sure it doesn't turn on accidentally!

[@natecook06]

Agree with Ethan. I have the wired version of this KitchenAid immersion blender and I’ve never felt like safety is an issue

[@gaelgiraudeau]

@Ethan Chlebowski the cordless immersion blender that you listed is US only 110V you might need a power converter (not just a plug adapter) to use it in France (and other places)

[@katiebanks7460]

This is perfect for anyone thinking of living the nomad life. Personally my goal is to be a liveaboard on a sailboat. Those galleys are tiny and the less equipment the better. Thanks for this video

[@annej5699]

A splatter screen, a fine mesh strainer (can fit inside a pot), a couple lids (1 small and 1 large, both flat). If you need a domed lid you can invert a pot, but the flat lids will seal better when needed.

[@kronamadness7119]

I wish you only the best experience there Ethan, like many peoples here the way you manage your kitchen influenced some of us a lot, and seeing your passion for the thing, I'm pretty sure you'll come across others cooking enthusiast and learn some top notch stuff that I look forward to see on your channel. Again, welcome to you! :)

[@trevoramatson]

Could you do a video after this trip about what worked and was worth bringing, and what you wish you would have brought?

[@jamesmilne4233]

Couple of things that you may find you need. Firstly non slip mats which you can put between cutting boards, bowls, etc and the surface they are resting on. These are really handy when you are travelling as they turn any surface into a useable one and they mean you won't mistakenly slice off a digit if something wanders on a slippery surface when pressure is applied Secondly . They are relatively light and roll up quite small. Next (while you tend to get your mayo from a jar) my knife roll always has room for a professional grade whisk. Whether it's a slaw, sandwich or that insane chocolate sauce created by Herve, a whisk opens the door to next level satisfaction across the board. And being in France, you must try that chocolate sauce created by Herve. Don't go too high in the cocoa % as a word of advice. Small airtight containers are a must. Herbs and spices need a home. You can either pay more to buy small quantities in glass containers in a supermarket, or find a good shop which sells the raw ingredients without added salts and sugars. You don't have your well laid out spice draw anymore. Small sealable containers and a marker pen will make do. Finally, and this is personal preference, I would have slipped a paring knife into that knife roll. Small, light and able to remove blemishes, hulling strawberries, decore pears easily. It's a must have for me. All the best.

[@tehfurbolg4960]

Cool video, thanks! Been watching a couple from you now and really enjoy them.

[@EAdano77]

A strainer was the first thing that looked to be missing, but I love the idea of the silicone one you found. Something like a food processor/mandolin would be nice to have, and I know I really like to make use of funnels in the kitchen. Some plastic squeeze bottles might give you options for storing sauces easily. I know I'd still want at least one fine-mesh strainer and maybe a grinder for pepper.

[@kimsnader8777]

An more versatile alternative to the collapsible colander would be a steamer basket. You can use it as a pasta strainer as well as it's steaming function.

[@daniellepitzel]

How is Ethan so damn endearing?

[@SpiritLife]

It's the mustache

[@marcusgagnard114]

Great video! What size steel saucier do you use? Thanks.

[@daltonjazz]

A strainer is super useful, but not necessarily for pasta. It's time consuming, but between the tongs and a spider (see below) you can just pull the pasta straight from the water into your saucepan (bonus, this method often drags along an appropriate amount of pasta water with it). However, washing and drying vegetables without a colander sucks. WIth the above in mind, the only tools I would have added to your kit is a cheap bamboo spider strainer, and a longer set of cooking chopsticks (amazing how much more useful they are than eating chopsticks in the kitchen). Both are dirt cheap, weigh next to nothing, and are infinitely useful. Not sure what your stance on coffee is, but I probably would have also brought a hand grinder and aeropress (or moka pot, or melita wave) because even though the spots on your itinerary have amazing coffee... sometimes you just want a homemade cup that tastes the way you want it (pre ground coffee is meh, and cafes get expensive over the long haul... this is advice from a traveling musician with 12 years experience on cruise ships).

[@VileVisionshaunt]

I just bought some prep bowls. Some people think that it’s a waste when you have to clean more utensils but I don’t care, there’s something about them that’s special.

[@wesley9153]

As for the deli containers. I live in the Netherlands and I did buy them for when I move out (soon). I saw them on several amazon pages but for extremely high prices. Just bought them from amazon com. Little bit of waiting, but far cheapers ;). For anyone that is wondering where to buy them your self :)

[@annej5699]

A pen/marker and some labels or tape. A swiss army knife. Provides another small blade, tweezers for fish bones, can get a pen insert to replace the toothpick, a corkscrew -- lots of versatility for not a lit of money or weight.

[@minuteman4199]

I like your box and layout. I should take a modified version of this for my camp cooking kit. Right now it's s complete mess all jammed into a plastic box that you always have to pull everything out of to get to what you need.

[@Jules-740]

I NEED a set up like this!!!❤❤❤

[@aaronlawrence6350]

I love a good cast iron skillet and it pains me to see a kitchen without one, but damn they're heavy and I totally understand why you didn't bring one.

[@Kumofan]

To anyone looking for knives: the ~$80 tojiro dp (the 8 inch chef knife / gyuto he has) can be more or less had for $30 in the boulsterless model that they offer. Same blade, same vg-10 steel, less nice handle. If paying in th $100s I would go for either G3/silver 3 or R2. If fine with carbon steels, some good knives with blue and white paper steels can be found for as low as $40. Tojiro hairline & ibuki blanks come to mind. Side note on kitchen shears: tojiro > wusthof/other brands hands down.

[@InMyFridgeFoods]

Great vid! Having to slim down kitchen gear is always hard 😅. I switched from a half sheet cooling rack to 2 quarter sheet cooling racks and it's so much easier if you do smaller portions 😊

[@tamboliyatamboliya2815]

I wish you had shown about the sauce pans but thank you for showing the other items.

[@phoenixr6811]

Very creative, I would struggle choosing what to bring. Awesome job👏🏾

[@faxisthefox]

My apartment oven is about as small as that one in your hotel... half size baking sheets are a no go for me and I see them everywhere and I was excited to buy one until I got home and it won't even fit in the rack grooves lol

[@solozaur]

One thing that I would add is a whisk - good for making polenta or other baked goods. You can use chopsticks for eggs but a whisk comes in handy Elespecially when needed with thicker mixtures.

[@douwedeboer5819]

I think there are a lot of things that are essential for certain cooks, but will never be used by others. You might use a pasta machine weekly, or you might never use it. You might get regular use out of a rice cooker, or it might just take up space. One appliance that I do think is useful in any kitchen is a stand mixer or food processor. Hand blenders are nice for certain soups and sauces, but they cannot replace the versatility of a quality blender.

[@kizomanizo]

I buy my pasta dry, it’s easier than ever. If I want gourmet ones, I make my own using just a rolling pin on a countertop. Easy! EDIT: Of course, a sharp clever for cutting thin strips and corn flour dor dusting.