I have a kitchen theme going in this space this week. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and cook “the old fashioned way”. I thought it may be fun to round up my favorite splurges that I’ve made in the kitchen.
Kitchen Aid– I know that this is SUCH a splurge. I spent years drooling over these mixers. One day, we found one on major sale at Sam’s Club and took the plunge. We were in the midst of food allergies, and my old mixer was getting so worn out from all of the use. I use it all the time, and it was worth every penny.
Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven– I use this, and another smaller one, all the time. Soups, chicken, pasta.. you name it- I cook it in here! If you have a glass top stove, traditional cast iron can scratch it up. The enameled is safe to use on top.
Butter Keeper– We don’t use fake butter. But, real butter is so hard to spread on anything. This butter keeper keeps your butter soft and room temperature SAFELY. You can see it in the above picture. These frequently go on sale, so keep your eyes peeled.
USA pans– Nothing sticks to these! I make all of our birthday cakes, so these get used a lot. I was incredibly doubtful that they would work as well as claimed, but they do!
Canning pot– I learned to make jams and jellies last year, and it has been a fun new skill to have. I plan to can quite a bit more as our garden grows, so this pot is going to get used a ton!
Apron– This may seem silly, but this apron is incredible. It is huge and actually protects your clothes while you are baking and making messes. The fabric is super thick. The pockets are huge. It also makes a wonderful hiding place for my youngest when company comes over.
Four Slice Toaster– I have three kids. Toasting waffles, bread, etc. happens frequently. It’s a treat to be able to make things for all three of them at once… especially when I’m grumpy in the morning.
What is your favorite kitchen splurge?
