In addition to pots and pans and serving dishes cooks also need other kinds of cookware accessories to make their kitchen complete. These items and gadgets help to store food neatly and safely. They also can be labour saving devices, helping the cook get tasks done quickly and easily, and some devices perform specific tasks. Once a cook gets their kitchen set up the way they like it and stocked with all their staples and cooking accessories it will be comfortable and easy to work in.
Food storage is an important concern for every cook. They want to keep the food safe and prevent spoiling. Many cookware accessories are designed to store specific products and still look nice on the counter. For example, you can find a salt and pepper set, done in a whimsical hen motif and there is also a matching hen egg holder. Another good storage idea is a set of mini airtight jars. These are great for storing spices and herbs, and especially nice if the herbs are from your own kitchen garden.
Other cookware accessories are practical gadgets that do specific jobs. These items include can openers, which can be electric or one of the new one touch battery operated openers. Another nice accessory to have is a food mill, for mincing and puréeing. These are great for making smooth soups and sauces. It can also make healthy baby food. If they do a lot of baking, they may want a set of food-safe pie beads to weigh down the pastry.
Knife sharpeners are also practical cookware accessories, as a sharp kitchen knife makes chopping so much easier. A blender helps create smoothies as well as sauce, and a compact slow cooker can take care of the meal when the cook's away. For those who like fast and nutritional meals, they may want to consider an electric pressure cooker. And nothing smells better than fresh baked bread and loaves are easy to make with a counter top bread maker.
Cooks may want to add a traditional kitchen scale with weights to their collection of cookware accessories. A scale will help with exact measurements and look great on the counter. They may want to also add a pair or two of oven gloves. Made from heat resistant Kevlar they protect hands from hot ovens and fires, while allowing better finger control and movement. And if they use the microwave they may want a microwavable bread sleeve and a set of reusable microwave toppers.
Every cook is unique and so is their kitchen. They learn the kinds of meals they like to make and the tools they need to work with. They should create a space that is, neat, comfortable and easy to work in, with all their preferred cookware accessories nearby. When they have a well stocked kitchen it will be easier and more enjoyable to create delicious and satisfying meals. And a comfortable and happy kitchen is one of the best places to be in a home.
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