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Appliances

 

Slow cooker
I researched for hours before buying this. Most slow cookers don’t cook on a low enough heat. This one is perfect.
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Griddle
Perfect for making pancakes and tortillas and French toast. Love the removable handles.
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Rice cooker
I love the convenience of a rice cooker. Honestly you don’t need a fancy rice cooker. I’ve used one just like this for almost a decade.
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Hand Mixer
I’ve had this hand mixer for several years and love it.
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Kitchen Aid
The bigger the bowl, the better. I bought mine refurbished and it’s been a work horse.
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Kitchen Aid Cookie Paddle with Scraper
This is a game changer! No more scraping down the sides.
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Instant Pot
I miss this appliance so much. They don’t sell them in Finland so I’ve had to do without. But I can’t wait to use this again.
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Waffle Iron
I love this waffle iron.
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Counter Grill/Panini Maker
We don’t own a grill in Finland so we bought one of these that work as a grill and a panini maker!
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Ice Cream Maker
We got this for Christmas a few years ago and it is so much fun!
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Food Processor
I can’t wait to get my food processor back in America.
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Kitchen Tools/Utensils/Other

 

Marble Rolling Pin
I love marble rolling pins because you don’t have to use as much arm muscle to roll. Especially good for rolling out tortillas.Buy It Here

 

French Rolling Pin
I love this rolling pin far more than a standard wood rolling pin with handles. Trust me, this is fantastic! Buy It Here

 

Rubber Scraper
Good quality rubber scrapers that don’t stain and don’t melt.
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Can Opener
I’ve gone through an embarrassing amount of can openers. They always die on me. This one is amazing! Buy It Here

 

Small Whisk
Every kitchen needs a small whisk. I use mine like every day.
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Scandinavian Whipper Whisk
This is a game changer. I’d never used one of these before moving to Finland. I’m bringing mine home when we move. You need this in your kitchen.
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Silicon Coated Whisk
Sorry I have so many whisks on here, you can never have too many.
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Hand Juicer
Perfect for limes and lemons.
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Pizza Cutter
Love that it is easy to clean and has a protective cover so my kids aren’t going to cut themselves on it when digging through kitchen gadgets.
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Mesh strainer
This is also something I use all the time. Can’t live without it.
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Potato Ricer
Take your mashed potatoes game to the next level!
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Candy Thermometer
So much better than a glass one
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Meat Thermometer
Inexpensive and super useful.
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Pie Crust Bags
One of the best inventions ever.
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Glass Liquid Measuring cups
Love this brand, love all 3 sizes. For sure a kitchen essential.
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Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set
I love stainless steel mixing bowls. Bonus, these have lids!
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Glass mixing bowls
These are always needed.
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Stainless Steel Teaspoons and Measuring Cups
I bought these to bring to finland with me because they don’t have American measurement cups here and I love them. The measurement doesn’t wear off and love the grippy handle.
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Garlic Press
I use this daily
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Pastry blender
Does anyone else love cutting in butter? I seriously could do it all day.
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Biscuit Cutters
Perfect biscuits!
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Vegetable Peeler
My mom has had one of these since I can remember. When I bought a cheap peeler in college I hated life. I bought one of these after I got married and all was right in the world again.
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Paring Knife
Along with the vegetable peeler, this paring knife from the same company is amazing.
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Box Grater
Look at these reviews! I don’t buy pre grated cheese anymore because fresh grated cheese tastes better in basically every recipe. So my box grater gets used frequently.
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Knives
We have this knife set and I love it so much! The chef’s knife slices through watermelon and sweet potatoes like it’s butter.
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Kitchen Scale
I bought a scale when we moved to Finland to help with the metric to American measurement conversion and I honestly don’t think I can live without it anymore. It’s the best way to measure for baking.
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Wooden Spoons
Love the shape of this one
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Bench Scraper
If you’ve never used one of these you need it. It’s perfect for getting flour residue off your counter, or cutting dough.
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Small Spatula
A small brownie/bar spatula is worth its weight in gold.
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Silipat Mats
A baking essential
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All-Purpose Spatula
I love these spatulas! I use them just about any time a spatula is needed.
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Bakeware/Cookware

 

Cast Iron
I miss my cast iron skillet back in storage too. If you want to up your cooking flavor, Buy one of these.
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Enamel Coated Cast Iron Pot
My friend gave me an enamel coated cast iron pot when she moved back to America and I’m obsessed. I’m buying this when I get back to America because I can’t bring mine with me because it’s too heavy.
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Round Cake Pan
I own 3 of these!
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Bunt Pan
“This cake has a hole in it”.
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Pizza Stone
We make homemade pizza all the time in our house. I prefer a square over round stone.
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10×10 Pan
If it comes with a lid, it’s a huge bonus
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9×9 Pan
Chicago metallic is another great brand.
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Small Ramekins
My husband bought me these a while back and they are super fun to do specialty desserts in!
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Springform pan set
All 3 sizes you may need.
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Bread Pan
I prefer light metal pans for sure. USA brand are amazing.
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Half Sheet Pan
Every kitchen needs like 4 of these, am I right?
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Cooling Rack
I can’t recommend these enough. We got them for our wedding and I love them. They stack! No kitchen has enough counter space and these save you space.
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Muffin Tin
I really love USA pans. I have 2 of these!
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Mini Muffin Tin
I miss my mini muffin tin. I haven’t seen them sold here.
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Glass Casserole Dish
What kitchen doesn’t have one of these. Super handy.
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Ceramic Casserole Dish
I own 2 ceramic casserole dishes and I love them.
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Pots and Pans Set
LOVE this pots and pans set.
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Non-Stick Pans
I use these basically every day.
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9 Inch Pie Plate
Simple and useful.
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9.5 Inch Pie Plate
For bigger and deeper pie needs.
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