Top Kitchen Essentials: The BEST Kitchen Tools for a Minimalist Kitchen

[@mushrooms.]

I would strongly advise against cutting anything on a silpat mat. They’re reinforced with fiberglass and become compromised when the rubber is pierced or cut. You definitely do not want to possibly consume fiberglass. 😅

[@KA2HRO]

Your nickname is now Lumen. A lover of knives. Bravo!

[@zanesutherland406]

Totally get the love for a certain knife. My grandma taught me from a young age to buy knives from Switzerland, USA, and Japan for the best quality metal. I find some great ones thrift stores, garage sales, and auctions.

[@gijoyjoy]

My Instant Pot is an absolute essential item! I only use a couple of those items regularly: knife, whisk and zester. Have you seen spurtles? They are AMAZEBALLS! I’m Asian. Where’s the wok? 😉😁

[@ceb7894]

Nice video - good advice. Minimal kitchen with a pleasant lady.

[@ssg8051]

Hi, Chloe. Thanks so much for this practical yet fun video. I like your selection of key kitchen tools and you've chosen some great brands. I personally love my Chantal cookware and Wusthof knives. I have also come to appreciate the set of Farberware pots my husband inherited from his mom. They are incredibly reliable and easy to clean. I do rely on my tongs as well. However, I think it's time to upgrade from the rubber band I've been using for mine and buy a proper pair like yours. And I couldn't do without my two whisks, thank you very much. I just recently acquiesced and bought a couple of cooling racks. How the heck did I go so long without them? It's a real game changer when making larger quantities of pancakes to freeze. And I love my set of glass mixing bowls, especially the two extra large versions. Thank you again for the video and I hope you and your husband are doing well. Cheers, Ardith

[@BoxwoodAvenue]

Hi Ardith! I hope you are staying safe and healthy during this time! Thanks for tuning in! The tongs! See I knew I couldn’t be the only one that has experienced tongs going haywire 😂 they are such a key tool. I am going to look up the Chantal cookware, the name alone sounds fabulous!!! Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful week! -Chloe

[@UmairNoor]

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[@VelvetandToads]

I rediscovered scoopers recently after getting rid of one years ago that didn’t work worth a darn for ice cream. But oh my gosh, they work like a charm for everything else. Would definitely be on my list too. 🍪

[@deirdresversion]

I LOVE my Cutco knives. It was a gift from my father-in-law. I cut myself the first day I used it too because I didn't understand their power. haha

[@aprilmurrell7637]

Thanks for sharing. Would you please consider making a video about your stove? Thank you.

[@NenaKPlans]

Great video if you already have kitchen essentials and are looking for recommendations on those extra items

[@rootedexpeditions]

oh wow this was a good video very interesting and for sure will be helpful i will have to show my wife this :)

[@mflor1577]

That zwilling knife is beautiful. You should probably oil the handle from time to time, so it lasts

[@mardieforfriends2500]

In your sweet voice, you said, "It's incredibly sharp." and giggled. :) -- I gave the vid a like.

[@rachellebrooke4614]

I just love your sweet voice! Love all those too! I’m just amazed that you don’t have an IP... mine has changed my life! Haha

[@LucyVarvatos]

Great suggestions. Thanks!

[@RealLifeInLA]

hello beautiful... ohmylanta.... thanks so much for these reccomendations. sending blessings and love.

[@laurabraley1907]

The one thing I wanted to know more about, you didn't link anywhere😫....the sanding block!! I've got some pans that could use some help!

[@BoxwoodAvenue]

Haha I did in the blog post but kinda hidden 😫 sorry about that!! Here is a link to one similar to mine! amzn.to/2znmiag

[@diannathefirst]

Hi! Your set of whisks are a Rosle, you recommend Williams Sonoma - any comments on your rosle?

[@SimpLeeBeth]

Uh... you're def missing out by not getting an air fryer! I suggest a big oven-style model with racks, like my Yeti brand one!

[@BoxwoodAvenue]

My MIL got one for Christmas! Maybe I’ll have to add one to my kitchen ☺️😁

[@SimpLeeBeth]

They are just so nice, especially bc you don't have to heat up the whole oven or preheat. Saves time and energy! Also, the convection type heating gives great fried-like cooking to the entire surface. 😊

[@lindseyheringer2641]

Such a great list! I’ve been curious to know what yo use the copper pot for on the stove?

[@BoxwoodAvenue]

Thank you! I have used it to make jam in the past, but mostly just there for decoration! :)

[@Im.monirenee]

I have a favorite knife and I also cut myself with it when I first got it. I love my trigger release ice cream / cookie scoop. I need to get that thermostat. Thank you for sharing I really enjoyed this video.

[@BoxwoodAvenue]

Just used my thermostat for dinner tonight! It really is a great tool, and until I stopped to think about it, I didn’t realize how much I used it! Thank you for being here, grateful!

[@managingmarlys]

Great video. Where did you get your baking mats

[@BoxwoodAvenue]

Thank you! Here is a link! I think they might be on sale right now? rstyle.me/~cz-b3szP

[@icilike]

@@BoxwoodAvenue why are yours so brown/black. Aren't they supposed to be white?

[@lauren8627]

Silicone is usually able to be sterilized over 134°C. So I am sure a dishwasher would be fine.

[@BoxwoodAvenue]

My thought process exactly :) when I mentioned it on IG, some said that the Silpats aren't made for the dishwasher - but I still do it, and it's been totally fine!

[@SuperDuperBrit]

We have wusthof knives and the first time I used them I def cut myself. I had never used a NICE knife before. I still, to this day, almost 8 years later have to be careful with them hahaha. Still so sharp O_O.....they're amazing. So, when people see the knife prices just know wusthof and henkels are gooooood knives. With that said, I'm so glad we were given ours for our wedding because I clicked on that link and sucked in air like noooope. LOL! But they are worth it. I just don't need anymore.

[@BoxwoodAvenue]

Like me and my thermometer, couldn’t believe it was $100, I think it’s worth it, but seriously thankful for the generosity of family and friends at our wedding for gifting us such amazing and useful tools! And every time I use it, I think of the family that gifted it to us, really so wonderful!