Of course I don’t usually get to cook in such a fancy kitchen, but back home in my old farmhouse, the right tools are still important. These are those items for me.
The MockMill Lino 200 is the grain mill I use on a daily basis.
The Nutrimill Classic is my top pick for a great grain mill at a great price. Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$.
Make your own fresh, nutrient-dense oats with this oat flaker.
This is my favorite way to bake bread. I’m partial to the navy, but you can get a flashy red one too.
I never marinate meat without using this. It does an hour-long job in minutes!
This professional-grade mixer is a must-have. Nothing stops it, not even all the maple sugar and maple cream we make around here.
Heavy duty mixer great for bread dough. Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$.
This instant hot water heater is amazing. And the temperature is adjustable.
A pro-grade large ferment vessel is the best investment I’ve ever made with my kombucha.
This sprout “garden” means I can grow my own food–on my kitchen counter–all year long!
I can’t imagine making homemade peanut butter or real butter–not to mention so many delicious drinks–without this vacuum-sealed blender.
Delicious, all-natural ice cream has never been so easy! See my maple ice cream recipe below.
Hand-crafted made-in-the-USA pottery bowls are a staple in the kitchen.
This little juicer makes fresh lemon juice effortlessly, as well as so many fruit juices.
Nothing helps me keep the kitchen clean–effortlessly–better than this. In fact, love my robot vac for the whole house.
I am in love with this strainer for a mason jar. It’s perfect for cold brew teas or coffees.
This mixer is essential for the best kneaded fresh flour bread. Nothing else gives me a window pane like this does.
I love this food processor. It gives consistent outcomes every time.
My new oven is the best I’ve ever owned. Highly recommend.
Food Storage:
These vacuum canisters are great for keeping coffee, granola, cereals, crackers, and dried food & herbs fresh. Code “soulyrsted” for $20 off.
This jar sealer is in use daily around here during preservation season
I use these stainless steel lids with amazing seals to store almost everything in my pantry in wide mouth jars.
These lids are a game changer, organizing rice, wheat berries, popcorn, dried fruit & more in bulk, so I save money..
These are top-notch, food-grade buckets that work well with my favorite storage lids
I store herbs, seasonings, sugars & teas with these. I always buy in packs of 4 for big savings.
This fermenting kit takes vegetables to the next level.
This dehydrator does an amazing job. And it’s so lightweight and QUIET! Save $$ with code SOULYRESTED
With 25-50% faster drying time and standard parts and accessories you can pick up locally if needed, this freeze dryer is a wonderful beast. Save with code SOULYRESTED
Cast Iron:
I use cast iron for almost everything in the kitchen and these are the best price for the best quality I’ve found anywhere.
I love this cast iron pizza pan for making my family’s favorite giant cookie (see below).
I love my dutch oven (size 10) for baking artisan bread and cooking soup.
While lard is my first choice of oil for cooking in my cast iron, I often reach for avacado oil too.
Lard contains 11% unsaturated fatty acids, which are the most heat-sensitive fats (and prone to oxidation) so I not only cook with lard but use it to season my pans as well
A chainmail scrubber protects your pan’s seasoning while cleaning it
We use these mini pans for baking and serving warm cookies (with maple ice cream on top, of course)–see recipes below.
Grab a set of six (so everyone can enjoy dessert together) and save $$$ here
I love my cast iron griddle for cooking bacon in the oven or baking a rectangular pizza.
I love these flip lids for my mason jars. I have more than a dozen of them, for storing herbs, seasonings, sugars, and loose leaf teas. I always buy more in the 4-pack option, which is like getting 4 for the cost of less than 3.
I use these special kitchen sheers whenever adding fresh or dried herbs to a dish. They are game changers if you use a lot of fresh herbs.
And more details about the kitchen products I love:
If you’re trying to decide what grain mill is the best for your family, my Guide to Choosing a Grain Mill will walk you through the differences and help you make the best decision.
For a detailed description of my absolute top 12 favorite items in my kitchen (all 12 are listed below, plus more), you’ll like this podcast episode (or click below).
I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God. Ecclesiastes 3: 12-13
