I am in the middle of a huge home renovation<\/strong> including a new kitchen, 2 bathrooms<\/strong>, flooring throughout and more. It is a bit chaotic to say the least but I am trying to focus on the end result. I was thinking about what I would consider my top 11\u00a0kitchen essentials<\/strong>. I have a lot more than that, believe me, but let’s start with 11.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n My\u00a0first would be my KitchenAid Mixer<\/a>, it is actually my second one. My first was a classic and is still great but when we redid our kitchen almost 10 years ago, my husband bought me a bigger, badder one that matched our stainless steel appliances. I have the\u00a0KitchenAid Professional 600 Series Bowl Lift Mixer<\/strong> in liquid graphite. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n I never use anything else to mix up dough, cookie batters, cakes, frosting<\/strong>\u00a0and so much more. It is definitely at top of my kitchen essentials list.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Number 2 would be a good set of knives. I have a Wusthof Knife Set<\/a> with Knife Block. However, in our new kitchen we have a knife block that is built into a cabinet and a drawer with knife storage so we will be storing our knives there. With or without the block they are a great set of knives and tools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n I use it to make all kinds of smoothies, soups, frozen treats and more<\/strong>. It works so well and I love the retro look. If you are considering one, just go for it, you will not regret it. I just\u00a0found out they now make a low profile VitaMix with a wider 64 oz container that fits under most cabinets. I am still confident I did the right thing because these blenders are workhorses that last forever. I also like the retro appearance of mine better that the low profile models.<\/p>\n My Electric Tea Kettle as a tea drinker is my best friend. I can bring it almost anywhere like in my office and have my tea without any hassle. There are all kinds of electric kettles, my daughter loves her Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle<\/strong><\/a> and has it at her desk at work. She says it is the best and can have her tea at the perfect temperature any time.<\/p>\nKitchenAid Mixer<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\u00a0VitaMix Blender<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Cast Iron Cookware<\/h3>\n
\u00a0Emile Henry Bread Pans (Number 5,6 & 7)<\/h3>\n
\u00a0Emile Henry Butter Jar<\/h3>\n
\u00a0Vita Clay Smart Organic Multicooker<\/h3>\n
\u00a0Keurig 2.0<\/h3>\n
\u00a0Electric Tea Kettle<\/h3>\n