My Kitchen. My Gear. My Favorites.
These are the tools, cookware, and ingredients I actually use in my home kitchen, on the boat, and in my videos. If I wouldn’t use it, I won’t recommend it.
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Knives
Other Utensils and Storage
Pasta Spider and oil skimmer
No need to drain your pasta. The oil skimmer is great for sauces and
Kitchen Wear
Canvas Cross Back Chef Cotton Apron
Inexpensive and durable. Comfortable to wear for long period of time.
Pots and Pans
USA Pan Extra Large Sheet Baking Pan and Cooling Rack
A must for larger batches – I use for chicken, meatballs, roasts…
Small Appliancces and Electronics
Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro, Brushed Stainless Steel
A must for larger batches – I use for chicken, meatballs, roasts and even Strombolis
Chef Preserve Compact Vacuum Sealer for Food
This is an awesome little tool. Useful for leftovers, marinades and sous vide. And bags are reusable!
TempPro TempSwift 1 Sec Instant Read Meat Thermometer Digital
This is one of the most important tools in my arsenal. You never have to guess about doneness again. Don’t forget that the meat will rise another 5-7º after pullling. I even use it to measure air temp on the boat
Ninja Professional Blender, 1000W
This sucker is powerful. I’ve used for Pesto, grating hard cheeses and “adult” beverages