The Right Tools
Imagine if you had to spend hours upon hours researching what to get to best equip your kitchen. Now, imagine if you had someone to make a no-brainer out of the all too distressing and tedious task of choosing the culinary gadgets and utensils that are not only affordable but that will really work great for you. Your prayer has been answered. Dianne is here with those awesome handy helpers that will transform what you do in the kitchen from domestic drudgery to a total pleasure.
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Making Bread Is Super Easy!
* constructed of 430 stainless steel
* adjustable thickness with removable rings
* no rust… long life… easy to clean
* rolling pin has high grade satin brushed finish
* rolling pin comes with food-grade silicone mat
* comes in colors of red, black, blue, and purple
* options for a thickness of 1/16 inch, 1/8 inch, 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch
BAKING SHEETS
COOLING RACKS
SILICONE MATS
ALL IN ONE SET
In this phenomenal, generously sized and modestly priced set you’ll receive two baking sheets (16 x 12 x 1 inch), two cooling racks (15 x 11 x 0.6 inch) and two silicone mats (15 x 11 inch) that altogether weigh in at an appreciable 4.8 pounds. Because they’re formed from pure 18/0 stainless steel that’s rust proof and mirror finished for a lovely shine (no other materials and no chemical coatings used), you’ll surely hold the confidence that these strong and solidly built sheets and racks will last you a good long time and stay looking beautiful. Fashioned with fiberglass mesh along with the highest quality food-grade and BPA-free silicone, the mats are not only completely non-toxic but they’re also fully recyclable. They are naturally non-stick, they’re a breeze to clean, they don’t retain odors from food, and they’re heat resistant all the way up to a whopping 480 degrees Fahrenheit. If you’re not totally wowed yet, know that the sheets and racks are dishwasher safe and you are able to use each one separately for various culinary tasks.
If the previously mentioned “ALL IN ONE SET” is out of stock, here’s another similar set to consider that comes with baking sheets, cooling racks, and silicone mats.
Unlike a standard whisk, you’ll love how dough does not get caught up in the wires of a Danish dough whisk. In addition to its durable construction of 304 stainless steel… the head and handle of this particular, rust-proof, easy to clean and dishwasher safe whisk have been welded together for increased strength. You’ll be totally amazed and highly impressed at how this 12 inch, incredibly strong, thick wired whisk cuts through even those heavy, stiff doughs ever so quickly and with the greatest of ease. Woohoo, hippity hip hooray!… it’s time to celebrate as those unwanted pockets of dry flour that hide at the bottom of the mixing bowl are now a thing of the past, and this whisk’s rounded shape makes quite simple the task of scraping any bowl’s circumference. It’s really a no-brainer to turn your back on and wave a forever goodbye to spoon stirring and mixing that causes undue stress and strain to your hand and forearm. Why not choose to use the same modestly priced, innovative culinary tool that master chefs and pastry chefs alike choose to use when they bring together and diligently work their doughs… a Danish dough whisk? It’s a definite game changer.
Convenient see-through cover on the top tray allows you to monitor drying progress. Drying trays nest when not in use for a whopping 40% reduction in storage space. Deluxe digital dehydrator includes six drying trays that expand to twelve trays for added drying
capacity. Bottom-mounted fan and heating element supplies consistent air flow for optimum drying with no tray rotation necessary. Digital timer and thermostat provides precise drying times and temperatures that range from 90 degrees Fahrenheit to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Accent your kitchen decor with any one of these classy colors of brilliant red, regal black, sophisticated silver, striking silver on black, the earthiness of lime green or the coolness of teal blue. With meticulous graduations of 0.05 ounces (one gram), this sensational multifunction scale weighs up to 11.24 pounds (5100 grams). The tare and unit buttons feature an audible and tactile click confirmation, and this means that you never have to push twice while preparing meals. The tare button specifically calculates the net weight of ingredients by mechanically subtracting the weight of dishes or food storage containers. The automatic unit button rapidly converts between five units of measurements (grams, pounds, pounds/ounces, ounces, milliliters). This indispensable appliance shows results on a sharp, vivid and clear LCD widescreen… (e.g., effortlessly convert 539 grams to 1.188 pounds to 1 pound/3 ounces to 19.01 ounces to 539 milliliters). Built with the latest generation in sensor technology to ensure an exact and immediate response.
* top-rack dishwasher safe
* available in red, black, light and dark grey
* dough perforator keeps dough from puffing and blistering
* durable… made of food-grade, high-impact plastic
* effective… features staggered sharp spikes for poking holes
* press and roll over dough to prick uniform holes on its surface
* save time and effort… much faster and easier than poking holes with a fork
* easy to use… ergonomic handle gives you excellent maneuverability to maintain a firm yet consistent grip
If you don’t want to or you’re unable to mix/knead bread doughs by hand, this is a superlative kitchen gadget that will perform the task for you.
* budget-friendly multitasker, small and compact, two dough hooks, two mixing beaters, one balloon whisk
* convenient to operate, ergonomic overall design, handy ejection button, turbo boost feature, five variable speeds, relatively low noise
* fast heat dissipation, save time and effort, 304 stainless steel attachments, all-pure copper motor
* stands on its bottom, lightweight and simple to use, easy to hold and maneuver, minimum speed is 300 watts, peak power is 400 watts
* buttons do not get stuck, dishwasher safe and easy to clean… sturdy, stable, strong with massive power
* rotates up to 1,300 revolutions per minute and it’s more economical than a stand mixer
Get Kneading Dough
Get Making Butter
Easy… Quick… Convenient
• large 9.5 quart capacity… strong 660 watt motor
* special feature… powerful performance of planetary mixing action
* tilt head… ten speeds… suction cups… quiet operation
* Dianne tested… per usage… up to six (one minute intervals)
* einkorn whole wheat flour 1418 grams (max)… liquid 986 grams (max)
* black solid amber, two 4-ounce bottles
* includes a funnel plus 2 backup sprayers
* food-grade BPA-free plastic and lead free glass
Save big bucks on disposable paper towels that are detrimental to our environment. Instead, replace them with these reusable, washable, lint-free, flour sack towels (each towel is 14 x 25 inches). This ample set of 15 towels are lightweight, pure white and 100% natural cotton. Because of their unique herringbone weave, they soak up liquid like a sponge and they dry quickly which helps to greatly reduce mildew and bacteria build-up. And, flour sack towels are ideal for covering rising dough.
Bread rising down to a science… precision control gives you consistent temperature and humidity for perfect results every time. Baking sourdough bread with consistent quality can be a challenge in the home kitchen. Thankfully, this bread baker’s dream machine is here to ensure that your dough (or sourdough starter) is always kept at the right temperature. Providing you with accurate temperature and predictable results, the Folding Proofer & Slow Cooker offers home cooks the benefits of a commercial kitchen tool in an elegant appliance. The temperature and humidity control are perfect for rising and fermenting sourdough. In slow cooker mode, enjoy delicious one-pot meals using your own favorite Dutch oven or pot. It’s big enough to fit a large mixing bowl, several hand-shaped loaves, two gallons of yogurt, or your favorite eight quart pot. Yet, it easily folds flat with rack and water tray stowed inside for convenient and compact storage in a kitchen drawer.
GLASS CRACKER JARS
(one gallon size, wide mouth, set of 4)
GLASS MASON JARS
(pint size, wide mouth, set of 4)
GLASS MASON JARS
(quart size, wide mouth, set of 4)
GLASS MASON JARS
(half gallon size, wide mouth, set of 2)
MASON JAR ACCESSORIES
MASON JAR ACCESSORIES
INSTANT READ POCKET THERMOMETER
This NSF approved pocket thermometer presents an instant read on internal food temperatures. NSF commercial food equipment sanitation standards provide rigorous criteria for safety, design and construction as well as establish market credibility. Made for durability, the thermometer’s construction is of stainless steel (light, tough and shock resistant). A shatterproof plastic lens is what protects the dial face, and a dual purpose plastic sleeve is not only an antimicrobial storage holder but it also serves as a wrench to fine-tune the calibration of the device. This outstanding thermometer is really accurate, and it measures temperatures all the way from 0 degrees Fahrenheit to 220 degrees Fahrenheit. It features bold black graphics on a dramatically contrasting snow white background that makes reading the temperature super easy peasy. It’s important to note that Dianne only uses this thermometer for measuring the temperature of water. However, when preparing sourdough bread… a precise water temp is crucial.
DOUBLE EDGE REPLACEMENT BLADES
* easy to use
* handle material is quality wood
* blade material is alloy steel
* super sharp double edge blades
* makes smooth, neat, deep, precise cuts
* ergonomic handle gives you complete control
* shaped to fit comfortably in your hand
* use all four corners by flipping and rotating the double edge blades
* comes with 10 additional blades, wooden storage box for the blades and leather cover for the lame
* stainless steel with mirror finish
* 6-piece set (includes 3/4 quart, 1.5, 3, 4, 5 and 8 quart)
* seamlessly nests together for space efficient storage
* wide rim for most excellent grip and drip-free pour
* flat base for stability and flush placement on the kitchen counter
* heavy-duty yet surprisingly lightweight
* engraved measurement markings on the outside of each bowl
MULTI-PURPOSE SCRAPER/CHOPPER
Yes, Dianne suggests that you get both the non-toxic flexible plastic version as well as the rust-proof stainless steel version.
MULTI-PURPOSE SCRAPER/CHOPPER (non-toxic plastic)
For an unbeatable price, you get two of these.
MULTI-PURPOSE SCRAPER/CHOPPER (sturdy stainless steel)
The bargain buy is to get two of these.
Made with 5-star quality in mind… This remarkable device operates flawlessly in both home and commercial spaces, and there’s no battery power needed for this mechanical thermometer to work. This extraordinary thermometer displays true and accurate oven temperature instantly from 60 degrees Fahrenheit all the way up to 580 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius to 300 degrees Celsius), its construction is heavy-duty stainless steel, plus it has a shatterproof lens that reflects its practical and thoughtful design. What’s more? Certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), all of us have the complete assurance that this oven monitoring thermometer has been 100% cleared for safe usage with food as well as in any kitchen environment. This highly dependable thermometer is superb to use for not only traditional ovens but also for grills, smokers, toaster ovens, et cetera. Stand up this thermometer or suspend it from an oven rack, it’s certainly a terrific choice with its large and easy-to-read dial.
* it has a generously sized eight cup hopper
* the cleanup is easy peasy and unbelievably quick
* it has a lifetime warranty on the milling heads
* it has a six year warranty on the motor
* it has a self-cleaning, stainless steel, microburst milling chamber
* it produces 100+ pounds of flour in an hour’s time
* it magnificently mills with very little if any flour dust
* it mills at temperatures that preserve the grain’s quality and nutrients
* it has only five parts and no complicated settings or switches
* it mills grain near effortlessly with its powerful 1,250 watt motor
* it passed the world’s most demanding electronic testing and certification standards
* an electric grain mill that’s sturdy, fast-grinding and built to last
* certified by UL for USA, CSA for Canada, CE for Europe and UK
* its easy-clean cyclo-canister and filtration tube catches all ground flour without the mess
What makes this knife a real standout from its competitors is that it’s NSF certified for commercial kitchen applications… largely preferred by numerous, independent review websites as the optimum, serrated bread knife that’s available at a considerably low price… wide and 10″ long with a wavy serrated blade and a razor sharp edge… one-piece stamped, finest X30 Cr13 high carbon, Japanese stainless steel… non-staining, resists rust, corrosion and discoloration… equipped with an ergonomic handle that’s manufactured from a combination of Santoprene and polypropylene plastics. For your information… Santoprene delivers a pleasant grip, and polypropylene returns supreme robustness. The innovative handle also features molded, textured finger points and a molded, shielding finger guard.
* super simple cleanup
* nothing sticks to the pan
* the pan’s volume equals to 6 cups
* mold size: 12.3 x 5.4 x 2.6 inches
* cavity size: 11.0 x 4.2 x 2.4 inches
* 100% pure European LFGB grade silicone
* LFGB surpasses FDA (US Standard)
* BPA, PVC, phthalate free and no chemical coatings, additives or plastic fillers
* handles temperatures from -40 to +446 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to +230 degrees Celsius)
* perfectly safe to use in a steamer, an oven, the refrigerator and the freezer
* hand wash the pan, and be sure to place the silicone pan on a metal tray while baking
* good for a minimum of 3,000 uses or 8+ years of daily use with proper care
What’s not to love? Wave good-bye and say a forever farewell to nasty burns and painful steam scalds, and choose from these three gorgeous colors… elegant black, sassy red and tranquil aqua. Stylishly protect your fingers, hands, wrists and forearms with these 14.7 extra-long, silicone oven mitts that are amazingly heat-resistant all the way up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 Celsius). They’re wonderfully flexible with a soft, ultra comfortable, quilted polyester-cotton lining along with a functional, non-skid textured palm (for a superior grip) and they’re also conveniently machine washable. So, once again… we ask you… what’s not to love?
Made of premium silicone that’s food-grade and BPA-free, Dianne snagged the great value of their brightly colored, 4-pack (encased in a black vinyl pouch) of what she considers a “cannot be without” kitchen essential. This fantabulous, ergonomically designed bundle of two quick drying, silicone pastry/basting brushes (one large… 85 bristles, one small… 52 bristles) is high temperature resistant up to 446 degrees Fahrenheit… 230 degrees Celsius. To boot, its one piece construction and internal steel core results in superior strength. Another marvelous feature of this easy to clean and dishwasher safe brush is that the silicone bristles are
soft and flexible… perfectly suitable for the most delicate of tasks (such as spreading olive oil on Dianne’s Italian focaccia and Turkish bread doughs). Now, if only we could get this terrific culinary tool to wash the dishes for us… hahahahaha!
These 4 gourmet, chef designed and versatile spatulas come in 4 lovely colors of neutral gray, classic black, vibrant red and beautiful teal. This marvelous spatula set includes one large spatula, one small spatula, one spoon spatula (a.k.a. spoonula) and one jar spatula. What makes this particular set so spectacular is its one-piece construction that will prevent the spatulas from trapping food particles. Since there are NO seams or cracks, these spatulas are an absolute dream to clean. Another fantastic thing is that each one of these spatulas is heat-resistant up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit, and they’re all made of professional-grade silicone with a sturdy stainless steel core. Each spatula has a firm yet flexible tip, and they’re all conveniently dishwasher safe. These first-class spatulas are easy on cookware, but they wear like iron.
Gentle on cookware, this top-notch and traditionally handmade set of 6 cooking and mixing spoons is truly necessary to anyone whom spends substantial time food prepping and whom performs a variety of culinary tasks. Each premium quality oval spoon has an extremely desirable long handle of 12 inches (30 cm), and they’re all made of rugged solid beechwood that holds up very well when put to frequent use. The quintessential wooden mixing spoon is the “cannot-live-without-it” tool that everyone definitely needs as a part of their kitchen arsenal.
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