Monday, July 19, 2010

Keepers of the Kitchen

I was so inspired by Julie's Kitchen Reno Part II and Giveaway post on her blog, Milk and Honey Home, that I thought I would do my own post on a couple of my kitchen favorites. In her post, Julie showcased her amazing kitchen renovation and also asked her fellow bloggers to comment on their kitchen must-haves, favorites and splurged-on items. Check out her post here.

Although there are many things I love about our kitchen, one of my favorite accessories is a French wine basket from a local antique store. Collin and I stumbled upon this unique piece while shopping one afternoon, and it was love at first sight. The basket works perfectly on our countertop and brings just the right amount of french country charm to the kitchen!


As for a kitchen must-have, Collin and I could not live without our gas cooktop with flat griddle. Collin is a killer hibachi chef at home, and we LOVE this appliance. When we bought our house, it was under construction and had a 6 burner gas cooktop - which was great - but we just had to make the change for this amazing 4 burner gas cooktop with flat griddle. It was worth the extra pennies for sure and is great for all kinds of meals - chicken, steak, hamburgers, hashbrowns...you name it!


What is your favorite kitchen appliance and accessory? I would love to see pictures and hear all about them :)

I hope your week is off to a fabulous start!


12 comments:

  1. Let me see, I have so many...My George Foreman grill.

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  2. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog this morning and for your lovely comment! I headed over and had a look around here - what a lovely blog you have! I am now following! Will

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  3. My favorite kitchen gadget is my pot filler. I cook pasta regularly and it keeps me from lugging the heavy pots to my stovetop!

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  4. I got to use a Viking gas cooktop on vacation...it was wonderful - makes me so sad I don't have one of my own!!! My favorite kitchen gadget...I like this set of six bowls I got from Pampered Chef - they are glass, with measurements markings, and lidded - so they are perfect when my little ones want to help bake, I can pre-measure ingredients and let them go!

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  5. Love love those wooden baskets, they are just perfect to decorate with! Just found your lovely blog, off to read some of your past posts.
    Sending lots of Dutch JOY your way for a happy Monday! xx

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  6. Thanks for the nice comment about my post...much obliged! I love your french country basket and griddle! How fun...I LOVE hibachi. I love a cooking husband even better!

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  7. I have a 4 burner with griddle gas cooktop as well! I love it too. I can cook 6 eggs at once so everybody's breakfast is ready at the same time - perfect.

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  8. I love wooden crates! They are perfect to add a little charm in the kitchen.

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  9. Love my pull out spice racks that are on either side of my stove, and my pot filler! Oh, and I splurged on a farm sink and I love it :)

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  10. Hmmm... good question!! I'd have to say my AllClad pot set! I burn things like crazy and they're the only pots that actually hold up. Without them, it would be delivery every night! ;-)

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  11. I love your wine basket! Gorgeous! My favorite kitchen item has to be my kurig coffee maker- its heaven... especially with those early mornings when I need a cup of coffee asap!

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  12. My favorite appliance is my Miele steam oven. I never cook veggies, rice or pasta on the stove top anymore. It reheats leftovers beautifully (stays moist) and you can even do a creme brule in it!! I will never be without this appliance.

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