Calphalon 13-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set

My favorite cookware set from Calphalon. Beautifully designed, works great, and more affordably priced.

Le Creuset 5 1/2-Quart French Oven

This was my dream Dutch oven, and last year it finally became a member of my kitchen. If you look at the blog, I clearly use it for everything. It’s definitely a big investment, but I love it and plan to have it for a lifetime. (Mine is matte white.)

Cast Iron Skillet

My favorite 12-inch cast iron skillet from Lodge. Other sizes are also available.

Nonstick Wok

A solid non-stick wok from Crate & Barrel.

Calphalon Nonstick Grill Pan

I have owned this pan for about 8 years, and use it all the time. It’s the perfect indoor alternative to grilling outside, and it cleans easily.

Measuring Spoons

I just love these measuring spoons because they’re nice and skinny and long, which means they’ll actually fit into your spice jars! Brilliant.

Paring Knives

When it comes to paring knives, these inexpensive and colorful knives from Kuhn Rikon can’t be beat. They cut and peel and chop impressively well, they each come with a matching sheath for safe storage (also good for packing in a lunchbox if needed), and you can pop them in the dishwasher and they’ll still come