BASIC COOKING UTENSILS AND APPLIANCES

It is a whole world of kitchen utensils and gadgets you may be amazed. Getting the right kitchen utensils and can be fun or sometimes challenging. The key factor is identifying your need and this usually depends on the kind of cook you are, basic or professional. You can barely have all the kitchen utensils at once because your needs change overtime, and then you may need an upgrade or replacement from time to time. The right utensils and appliances makes cooking fun, safe, easier and faster. Technology is the new cool right?

There are ways to begin collecting the utensils and appliances you need. You may make a list of what you want, by referral, trial and error. Overtime, with experience, you identify your kitchen need. When It comes to shopping for them, choose quality over quantity as a good equipment will speak for itself in years to come. There are utensils and appliances for every budget.

Here is a basic list of utensils and appliances broadly divided into two sections, and which can be further expanded or reduced to suit individual need.  there are several brands  and options to choose from and they  can be sourced in the open market, departmental stores, online e.t.c. 

UTENSILS:

1. Pots and pans - These usually come in different sizes and sometimes colours. The non-stick pots and pans are highly recommended and heat tolerant, they reduced food burning to the barest minimum,  you don't have to go through the hassle of scraping through a burnt pot.

2. Knives- The standard set of knives come in a block of five knives or more. These usually include the chef, bread and other knives. It is good to get a knife sharpener for the knives as the get blunt with time and use.

3. Cooking Spoons- Buying cooking spoons in a set is easier and cheaper than buying piece by piece.  An average set of spoons includes a ladle, spatula, serving spoons and so on.  A set of cooking spoons can be in stainless steel, wood or plastic form for you to choose from.

4. Sieve/Strainer/Colander

5.Grater with various sized holes.

6. Miscellaneous- Can opener, egg slicer, potatoes/vegetable peeler, whisk, chopping board, garlic crusher, potatoes slicer, potatoes masher, cork screw, meat tenderizers, paired tongs and so on.

APPLIANCES:

1. Blender and/or Food processor - Opinions vary on which is a better options. A blender basically mixes soft foods and liquid. A food processor chops, shred, grate, slice or mix soft and hard foods. There are several combination units in the market, the food processor works for me because of the multiplicity of functions. There are several brands to suit individual taste and lifestyle.

2. Microwave oven

3. Deep fryer

4. Juicer

5. Sandwich Maker

The list of kitchen utensils and appliances cannot be exhausted, these and more are out there. Go out and get yours and share your kitchen experiences with me.

I wish you good food and health.