The Basic Kitchen — Small Electrics

1 heavy-duty blender
1 toaster oven
1 small scale with reading for pounds and grams
1 electric hand mixer
1 food processor

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The Basic Kitchen — Baking Equipment

5 cake pans, with non-stick surfaces:
2   9-inch round
1   9-inch springform
2   8-inch round

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The Basic Kitchen — Utensils, Measuring, Bowls

1 set glass nested mixing bowls
1 set metal nested mixing bowls
1 set stainless steel measuring spoons
1 set stainless steel nested measuring cups, for dry ingredients

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The Basic Kitchen — Knives

Invest in high-quality knives and keep them sharp and correctly washed and stored. The best are made of high-carbon stainless steel with the steel running through the entire length of the knife. Wash in warm soapy water, and never put it in the dishwasher. Dry well and store in a knife block, blade side up. Placing in a block, the blade side down dulls the knife each time it is removed or replaced in a block.

This great self-sharpening knife block with knives

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The Basic Kitchen — Pots and Pans

Recommend – An assortment of:
-stainless steel w/ aluminum or copper bases
-enamel-coated cast iron
-glass-ceramic that is stove-top, oven, and microwave-proof

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