They’re so important. My dear husband put a different spin on tools, for me. They are tools. He is a physicist and software engineer. A computer is a tool to do what he needs to do. It’s not an end in itself.
I always knew that having the right cooking tools is important. That is vastly different from having every gadget on the planet. You don’t need a strawberry huller, mushroom scrubber or corn silk remover. For those three issues here are my tips: paring knife; damp paper towel; and your hands.
Your hands are the best tool in any kitchen. I spent a good deal of time researching cooking books for you, and writing the essential pantry collection. I’d spend more time writing a tool collection if anyone had read the first two posts.
Husband James spent six months establishing a woodworking toolset for our 7 year-old nephew. I’ve spent 30 years establishing my kitchen and most of it is in storage, a heartbreaking fact as it’s been nearly a year now.
Research the best things for your kitchen. Fewer is better! Good knives, a few electric devices and good pots and pans and you can do anything, even in a small apartment. OK, I’ll get to work on it but you have to read it! Cheers, Dee
Cooking with Dee 