The days of heating up mac and cheese for lunch before study hall are long over. Today, mastering the art of cooking takes time, patience and the right tools. Here are four kitchen accessories you should consider adding to your collection.
It’s reportedly been called the “Ferrari” of pasta machines, so we immediately took notice. Making fresh pasta at home has always seemed like a pipe dream, but this shiny little jewel from Marcato makes it a reality. You can even add a motor to it if you prefer not to hand crank your pasta. It comes with a pasta cutter, crank, clamp and all the instructions you need to get cooking.
A grill press is one of those cooking tools that you’ll find a dozen uses for once you have it in your kitchen. It’s 2.8 pounds and made from heavy duty cast iron. Use it while grilling to get those perfect char marks. Take it inside by the stove, heat up its surface and make the perfect panini or grilled cheese sandwich. The possibilities are endless, and because it’s cast iron, it’ll last a lifetime.
Stop the guesswork when it comes to cooking meat with this digital thermometer from ThermoPro. It features a backlit LED display with large digits for easy reading. Use it on the grill or in the oven. A 90-second auto turnoff function helps battery life.
If you’re the type of cook who can’t work without your own tools, then you need a chef’s knife bag. You’ve probably seen contestants on TV’s Top Chef wrapping up their knives when they’re leaving the competition on the weekly cooking challenge, and you’ll be all smiles with this pro bag from PRECHEPRO. It’s made to last with extra-tough waxed canvas and leather and includes a padded shoulder strap. Inside, it comfortably holds up to 10 knives and includes a zippered pouch for smaller kitchen tools.
Steve Spears is editor of Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. He is based in Orlando and counts St. Augustine, Key West and the Gulf Beaches among his favorite destinations in the state.
