Welcome to my healthy kitchen essentials! Shop my tried-and-true kitchenware below. You’ll find a description below each product that explains why I love it, as well as a link to purchase the item at a reputable online retailer. Quality kitchen tools and cooking equipment really do make home cooking easier and more fun, so I hope you find some new favorites here.
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Appliances
Cuisinart 7-Cup Food Processor
from Amazon
This small food processor makes pesto, grates carrots and mixes pizza dough. Top rack dishwasher safe.
Vitamix Ascent Blender
from Vitamix
Vitamix makes the best blenders. Consider their Ascent blending cups for blending smaller portions.
Instant Pot
from Amazon
I love my Instant Pot because it cooks perfectly tender beans in under an hour. No soaking required.
Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker
from Amazon
This ice cream maker is the best! I’m glad I bought the 2 quart size rather than the smaller 1.5 quart.
Calphalon Waffle Maker
from Amazon
Love the large surface on this non-stick Belgian waffle maker. I can cook a batch of waffles in two presses!
Bodum Burr Coffee Grinder
from Amazon
Freshly ground coffee makes all the difference! This grinder makes home-brewed coffee taste like a treat.
KitchenAid 600 Series Mixer
from Amazon
My friends swear by their mixers and mine has hardly gotten any use! Surely that will change with time.
KitchenAid Hand Mixer
from Amazon
I use this mixer for whipped cream, frosting, and more. It’s lightweight and easy to maneuver.
Cookware
Lodge 12” Cast Iron Skillet
from Amazon
Cast iron pans are non-toxic and last forever. This large size is heavy but indispensable in my kitchen.
Lodge 10” Cast Iron Skillet
from Amazon
This skillet is great for smaller tasks, like cooking grilled cheese sandwiches and reheating leftovers.
Le Creuset 5.5-Qt. French Oven
from Amazon
This enameled cast iron pot is great for larger quantities of soups and pasta. Looks great on the table, too.
Le Creuset 3.5-Qt. French Oven
from Amazon
This smaller size would be great for a couple or small family. It makes everything taste better.
Calphalon Tri-Ply 2.5-Qt. Pot
from Macy’s
I used to think a pot was just a pot, but this quality tri-ply pot boils water faster than my old pots.
Calphalon Tri-Ply 1.5-Qt. Pot
from Macy’s
This smaller pot is great for heating sauces and leftovers. I love the classic style of these quality pots!
Calphalon Tri-Ply 1-Qt. Pot
from Macy’s
I really wish this little pot came with a lid! It’s handy for heating small quantities of liquids, though.
Kitchen Tools
Wusthof 7” Santoku Knife
from Amazon
I use this chef’s knife daily. It fits nicely in my hand and slices through vegetables like butter.
Victorinox Bread Knife
from Amazon
I finally bought a bread knife that’s big enough for large loaves of bread. Affordable and works great.
Victorinox Serrated Knife
from Amazon
This cheap little serrated knife is great for slicing through small loaves of bread and tomatoes.
Cutting Boards
from Amazon
These cutting boards have grooves to catch liquid run-off. The bigger one is my go-to prep surface.
Glass Nesting Bowls Set
from Crate and Barrel
These bowls are so handy for prep work and mixing. They look nice enough to use for serving, too.
Linden Vegetable Peeler
from Amazon
This dishwasher-safe vegetable peeler is sharp and does just what it’s designed to do.
Y-Shaped Vegetable Peeler
from Williams-Sonoma
This stainless steel peeler is handy for making vegetable ribbons and peeling potatoes.
Julienne Peeler
from Amazon
Julienne peelers turn vegetables like carrots and zucchini into noodles. It’s a really fun tool to own!
Mandoline Slicer
from Amazon
Mandolines are great for quickly slicing/shredding vegetables razor thin. Watch your fingers!
Inspiralizer
from Amazon
My friend Ali’s spiralizer, which she created after being frustrated with the spiralizers on the market. Works great!
Microplane Grater
from Amazon
This grater creates tiny shavings of chocolate and hard cheeses. Perfect for removing zest from citrus.
Measuring Cups
from Sur la Table
I really like these classically styled, stainless steel measuring cups. Beautiful and durable.
Measuring Spoons
from Amazon
These measuring spoons are my favorite. I love that they are skinny so I can stick them into spice jars.
OXO Measuring Jigger
from Amazon
This jigger is so handy for measuring small volumes of liquids. Perfect for lemon juice!
Garlic Press
from Amazon
This sturdy, stainless steel garlic press does a great job of mincing garlic, whether you peel it first or not.
Pepper Grinder & Salt Shaker
from Amazon
I’m a big fan of matching salt and pepper sets! This set is super affordable and lovely to look at.
Citrus Juicer
from Amazon
Squeeze every last drop of juice out of lemons and limes with this handy juicer. Makes making lemonade easier.
3-Qt. Colander
from Amazon
Recommended by America’s Test Kitchen and yours truly. It drains quickly and is dishwasher safe.
7” Mesh Sieve
from Sur la Table
Fine mesh sieves are great for filtering and draining liquids. 7-inch sieves are just right for most purposes.
Krona 5″ Mesh Sieve
from Amazon
This little strainer comes in handy for small amounts, like straining drinks. It’s sturdy, too.
Cookie Spatula
from Amazon
This sturdy spatula has a sharp edge for getting under cookies, pancakes and veggie burgers.
Cookie Scoop
from Amazon
This tablespoon-sized cookie scoop helps me measure out cookie dough evenly and efficiently.
Pizza Cutter
from Amazon
I got tired of cheap, rusting pizza cutters. I’m glad I bought this one. Pretty sure it’s going to last forever.
Locking Tongs
from Amazon
What can I say? You need a pair of these. They’re high quality stainless steel and lock/unlock with ease.
OXO Salad Spinner
from Amazon
Clean your greens and spin them dry in this salad spinner. Damp greens make for a soggy salad!
Get It Right Spatula
from Amazon
I never knew I could love a spatula so much. They’re the new wooden spoons! I own several.
Get It Right Mini Spatula
from Amazon
These small spatulas are handy for scraping out every last bit of peanut butter or jam from jars.
OXO Cherry Pitter
from Amazon
Sure, this is a specialized tool, but pitting cherries is no fun! I recommend owning one if you ever pit cherries.
OXO Can Opener
from Amazon
I had a few can openers break on me before I bought this one by OXO. Zero problems so far.
WMF 12” Whisk
from Amazon
This whisk feels nice in my hand and will last forever. It’s a not-too-big, all-purpose size.
Small French Whisk
from Amazon
I prefer modestly sized whisks because they’re easier to manage and don’t flop out of bowls. This one’s great!
Working Jars with Lids
from Amazon
I love these glass jars for storing leftover canned beans, etc. They also double as drinking glasses.
Weck Jars
from West Elm
Pretty glass jars in a variety of sizes. The lid snaps annoy me, but they’re otherwise great. Free shipping!
Glass Spray Bottle
from Amazon
I swear, cleaning the kitchen is more fun with a pretty sprayer. I dilute concentrated non-toxic cleaner in here.
Orange Plus Concentrate
from Amazon
I use this non-toxic cleaner for everything. It’s concentrated, so it lasts forever once diluted with water.
Spice Drawer Liners
from Amazon
These spice drawer liners totally transformed my spice drawer. Cooking is easier now, no exaggeration.
Hanging Fruit Basket
from Amazon
This hanging basket cleared up some counter space and I love it for that. Does the job!
Paper Towel Holder
from Amazon
This handy paper towel holder keeps the roll tidy and makes it easy to pull off a sheet. Love it.
Magnetic Knife Rack
from Amazon
This magnet keeps knives and other stainless steel tools (like wine opener and scissors) within reach.
Cabinet Shelf
from Amazon
These shelves help keep my cabinets organized and give me more storage space, which is most welcome.
Pantry Rack
from Amazon
This sturdy rack keeps my pans organized and keeps them from falling over. Love this!
Utensil Organizer
from Amazon
I love this organizer because crumbs fall right through. Makes it easier to keep my silverware drawer clean.
Dish Brush
from Amazon
This dish brush squirts dish soap, which makes hand washing slightly less terrible.
Dish Drying Mat
from Amazon
This microfiber dish drying mat absorbs a lot, so it works better than a regular kitchen towel.
Bakeware
Nordicware Baking Pans
from Amazon
I use these half sheets for roasting vegetables and quarter sheets for toasting nuts. Indispensable!
Fiesta Loaf Pan
from Amazon
This non-toxic, naturally non-stick ceramic loaf pan produces beautiful loaves of quick bread.
Everyday Baker
from Crate and Barrel
This 9″ porcelain baker is practical and cute. I use it for brownies, granola bars, baked frittatas and more.
Baking/Pizza Steel
from Sur la Table
This baking steel gets blazing hot in the oven and yields marvelous pizzas. It won’t crack like a baking stone.
USA Pans Muffin Pan
from Amazon
This hefty, high quality steel muffin tin is non-stick thanks to a non-toxic silicone coating.
Steel Cooling Rack
from Amazon
Large, sturdy, durable baking rack for cooling cookies, muffins, quick breads and more.
Kitchen Scale
from Amazon
This inexpensive scale is great for measuring out ingredients for baking, as well as weighing fresh produce.
Pyrex 9.5” Pie Plate
from Target
No need for a fancy pie pan. This inexpensive, non-toxic glass pan works beautifully.
Pastry Brush
from Amazon
This silicone pastry brush is inexpensive, dishwasher-safe, and it works great. The end.
Silicone Oven Mitts
from Amazon
These oven mitts are protective, flexible and affordable, exactly what we need oven mitts to be.
Unbleached Parchment Paper
from Amazon
I use this parchment paper to prevent sticking and to ease cleanup (yeah, I don’t like cleaning pans).
Coffee & Cocktails
Bodum Burr Coffee Grinder
from Amazon
Freshly ground coffee makes all the difference! This grinder makes home-brewed coffee taste like a treat.
Steel Electric Kettle
from Amazon
This small kettle heats water quickly. The inside is made entirely of stainless steel (no plastic parts).
French Press
from Amazon
This insulated French press keeps coffee warm for a couple of hours and doesn’t contain any plastic parts.
Tovolo King Ice Cube Tray
from Amazon
This tray makes giant ice cubes. Giant cubes melt slowly, so they don’t water down your cocktails as much.
Schott Zwiesel Universal Glasses
from Amazon
These are my all-purpose wine glasses. They are crystal clear, beautiful and durable. Love them.
Casual Glassware
from Williams-Sonoma
These affordable glasses are very pretty. Perfect for cocktails, water, juice, etc..
Mini Cocktail Shaker
from CB2
I use this little shaker to make most of my drinks (just one or two at a time). It’s cute, right?
Corkscrew
from Amazon
If you know how to work a waiters’ corkscrew, this one is perfect. It’s sturdy and comfortable.
OXO Muddler
from Amazon
This sturdy steel muddler is easy to grip. It’s great for crushing mint leaves, fruit and more!
OXO Measuring Jigger
from Amazon
This jigger is a brilliant small volume measuring tool. You can see the marks from the top. No more spills!
Metrokane Champagne Stopper
from Amazon
Save the bubbles! This topper securely caps off Champagne bottles, which means more Champagne for later.
Cookbooks
Love Real Food
from Amazon
This is my cookbook, so it obviously goes first! You’ll find over 100 delicious recipes, each with a photo.
ATK Complete Vegetarian
from Amazon
If you’re craving a vegetarian version of one of your favorites, I bet you can find it here. ATK never lets me down!
Vegetarian Flavor Bible
from Amazon
This is not a cookbook. It’s a flavor thesaurus. Super helpful for improvising in the kitchen.
The Love and Lemons Cookbook
from Amazon
Jeanine’s recipes are simple, fresh and organized by type of produce. This is one gorgeous cookbook.
Oh She Glows Cookbook
from Amazon
Hearty everyday vegan recipes. Angela’s recipes are always fresh and full of flavor. A photo for each recipe!
Keys to the Kitchen
from Amazon
This cookbook is a great resource. It’s full of exceptionally well-tested, fresh recipes and cooking tips.
Healthy Family Cookbook
from Amazon
This is one of my go-to cookbooks for excellent base recipes. It’s not as pretty as most, but it is practical.
Bon Appetit Magazine
from Amazon
I always look forward to the latest issue of Bon Appetit! This inspiring magazine is full of fun recipe ideas.
In Defense of Food
from Amazon
Michael Pollan is my favorite food writer. “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”
Cooked
from Amazon
Michael Pollan learns how to grill with fire, cook with liquid, bake bread, and ferment all kinds of things.
Follow Your Gut
from Amazon
We’re just scratching the surface on microbiome research and this book presents it in layman’s terms.
Etc. (my favorite things!)
Nikon D750 Camera
from Amazon
This is my beloved camera that I use for all of my food photos. More details about my photo equipment.
Fuji XT-20 Camera
from Amazon
This is my lightweight travel camera and I love it. I use the provided 18-55mm lens and the 27mm lens.
Everlane Silk Blouses
from Everlane
I love Everlane’s beautiful, elegant silk blouses. They cut out the middlemen and offer reasonable prices.
Fleet Jacket
from Madewell
I have this jacket in a paler green color. It’s a great, casual jacket that goes with everything!
J Brand Maria Jeans
from Nordstrom
The BEST jeans. One year later, they’re still as good as new. Never baggy. High rise so I can bend over. Super comfy.
Breathe Strappy Tank
from Gap
I wear these tanks for yoga. They’re comfy, flattering, breathable and offer light support.
Striped Yoga Pants
from Old Navy
Best yoga pants ever. Soft, stretchy and comfortable. They run a bit snug, so I’d order up if you’re in between sizes.
Madrid Patent Sandals
from Birkenstock
Never thought I’d wear Birkenstock’s, but I can’t get by without these. I think they’re cuter than the rest.
All the Shoes!
from M.Gemi
M.Gemi produces the most beautiful and well-made shoes I’ve ever worn. They’re all made by hand in Italy.
Juice Beauty CC Cream
from Ulta
This lightweight foundation is made with organic ingredients, boasts SPF 30 and leaves my skin looking radiant.
Tarte Eyeshadow Palette
from Sephora
These matte eyeshadows come in the most perfect range of colors for my brown/green eyes. No creasing!
Makeup Eraser
from Amazon
This special microfiber towel really does remove makeup with just water, no chemicals.
Pacifica 7-Free Nail Polish
from Ulta
This nail polish wears longer than any I’ve tried, and it’s free of the seven worst chemicals found in nail polish.
Dr. Bronner’s Rose
from Amazon
I love this non-toxic soap with natural fragrance. I’m also a fan of the almond and orange scents.
Natural Shaving Cream
from Amazon
Conventional shaving cream is full of scary stuff. This is more natural and works great.
Real Purity Deodorant
from Amazon
Finally! My search for non-irritating natural deodorant that works (even in the summer) ends here.
The Wet Brush
from Amazon
Why didn’t anyone tell me about this hair brush sooner?! It cuts through tangles so much better than the rest.
Dyson Hair Dryer
from Sephora
I can’t believe I spent this much money on a hair dryer, but it has all the features I’ve always wanted. Worth it.
Aurorae Yoga Mat
from Amazon
These yoga mats are awesome. Mine last for about 1.5 years of heavy use before they need replacing.
Voluspa Baltic Amber Candle
from Anthropologie
My favorite candle! Lovely warm scent that doesn’t irritate my allergies. 100 hour burn time coconut wax candle.
Classic Percale Sheets
from Brooklinen
I don’t overheat in these sheets; it’s a miracle. I have the navy stripe pattern, which hides dog hair.
Bose Soundtouch III
from Amazon
This speaker sounds incredible, connects without a glitch and plays music/radio stations on command.
Electrolux Vacuum
from Amazon
It’s true. I love this cordless vacuum. It picks up all the crumbs, dust and dog hair like a champ.
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