Kitchen Tools That Make Cooking FUN!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- Hello, friends! In this episode I am discussing the kitchen gear that I use every day. These tools-make cooking a FUN activity! Links (when available) for the equipment that I displayed in this video are provided below. Thank you for watching!
My wooden cutting board: danswoodwork.com
*Bench Scraper: amzn.to/3ugrZUf
*Microplane Zester: amzn.to/48YK08G
*Lemon/Lime Juicer: amzn.to/4bm3Egv
*Mixing Forks: amzn.to/48XdqEb
*Y Peeler: amzn.to/3HGA9Z9
*Cookie Scoops (set of 3): amzn.to/47Tvm1n
*16-inch Electric Skillet: amzn.to/3UkSdzx
*Cuisinart Toaster Oven: amzn.to/4bioQ78
*Wustof Classic Chef's Knife: amzn.to/48TgH7J
*Brod & Taylor Knife Sharpener: amzn.to/4bnKh6H
*Le Creuset 5-Quart Dutch Oven: amzn.to/3u5tSmU
*VitaMix Blender: amzn.to/42pmOhj
*All Clad Stainless Steel Skillet: amzn.to/3SeErvC
*KitchenAid 5-Quart Mixer: amzn.to/4bksc9x
*Instant Pot: amzn.to/3u7nPOF
Items marked (*) are affiliate links that help to support this channel at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!
Kevin Lee Jacobs
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Valatie, NY 12184 - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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Hi Kevin, I'm bragging a little here but I just had to share. My husband and I got married in 1971, he was in the Air Force and we bought a set of copper sauce pans in the Base Exchange. They are by Revereware and are lined with stainless steel. I've used them for 52 years and they are in perfect condition. Will surely out live me. Next to my husband, the best decision of my life. LOL 😂😂😂
My mother had great Revereware when I was growing up. She had a set of copper bottom pan. Unfortunately, the ones that were made before the brand went under are much lower quality. My sister has my mom's set.
Good for you both. Blessings
I bought a set of 3 copper sauce pans at Foley's long ago. Still have them in excellent shape. Well made.
Great Program.
Love this type of content. Good job🎉
Thank you Kevin for having such a calming and entertaining sweet spirit. You feel like a wonderful old friend that I’ve known all my life. I enjoy “visiting” with you everyday ! Great channel.
I adore coming here to be soothed out of stress by Kevin's kind voice.
I would have to tell you, Kevin, that I have bought several new kitchen implements only because I watch your videos, not least the big table top, Apple Corer and peeler, cookie dough sized scoops, a microplane zester, the gel oven gloves and even a medium sized food processor! To name but a few and that includes your recipe book. I’m now even considering a smaller kitchen aid mixer 🤦♀️.
I think it might be well past time for you to make yourself an affiliate to some of these manufacturers, especially Amazon, as I am pretty sure they are making money off the back of your cooking preparation methods 😆. Always love your videos and your recipes - the most elegant, calming, mindful and healthy experiences of my week, so my thanks are always with you. By the way, absolutely loved your new silver tea and coffee service. What a great present and a great buy❤.
I see he linked items in the description 😊
Hi Kevin! You are the only person from whom I've ever been able to learn about cooking. I can't tell you how much I appreciate this! You aren't a bossy boots and you are so natural with your responses to what happens and it gives me confidence to watch you. Yes, I can cook a bit, but I've always felt afraid of it. I look forward to your videos so much. The fact that you don't just focus on one thing is what I really love, plus you love animals and flowers. I've only watched your vids about 2 weeks, but today I'm getting a knife sharpener that hopefully will work well. I'm in Canada and right now and the USD costs about 25 cents on a CAD, so that's the pits. But we do have a pretty good imitation of your Amazon so I use it quite often. Today's show was interesting again. Thank you so much for all that you do ♥♥♥
Thank you sweet Kevin because of you I have definitely upped my kitchen gadgets quality . Grandma always said buy the best you can afford ❤
Kevin, I have just come across channel and I love them!! Your mannerism and information is wonderful!! I cannot wait to see your afternoon teas...I, too, love afternoon tea and so now does my husband! Thank you for all the wonderful videos!!! I love them... my husband thinks you are the Mr. Rogers for adults!
Hej på dig!(Hi there)
I recently found your channel and it has quicky become my favorite. Midwinter can be very cold and isolating in Sweden 🇸🇪 and it is wonderful to have you bring the elegance of your beautiful home and some new exciting recipes into the doldrums. Your personality has a lovely gentleness about it as well, lifts the spirit. Tack så mycket, ha en bra dag. (Thanks so much, have a good day.)
Glad to see I’m not the only Swede here :)
Hi Jackie! I used to live in Norway and went every mid-summer to Sweden. When I see his videos it reminds me of my days in Scandinavia.
Kevin, I have to say that I have way too much kitchen gear. I buy out estates and I can't help myself but I keep all the god kitchen gear!! You are absolutely right in saying buy the best and it makes life so much easier. Great video!!
I am so happy to have found your channel. You are so peaceful and calmed. It has been two weeks since I started watching your videos and I had enjoyed each one of them! I am so thankful for you!❤
I’m not a kitchen gadget girl but excited to see yours. 😊❤
My Henkels knives were purchased in the 1970s and still going strong! My 5 qt and 4 qt Le Crueset dutch ovens were purchased in the 1980s and also still going strong!
I have my parents Henkles bought in the mid '60s. Still use daily. To me there is no better kitchen knife, love them!!!
@@ArtDecoShell Wonderful!
Hi Kevin: I just noticed that you're almost at the 100K subscribers. Wow, that's going to be a great milestone.
Kevin your Mom must be such a sweetheart.
Appreciate this kitchen tool presentation, tips and critiques.
..I'm also a big fan of Wusthop knives.
.. Love my B&D extra wide 8 slice toaster oven. Use it daily.
..Prefer using 'glass-bowl' high speed blenders.
..I didn't notice a submersion blender, a tool I can't live without.
Simply cannot bring myself to purchase a non-stick pan.
Regretfully, I'm unable to make liquid dough tortillas in my stainless steel pans. Life can be tough at times.
I should really get around to upgrading my 1980s Cuisinart food processor.
Appreciate the Cuisinart demonstration and critique.
Thank you Kevin Lee for this fantastic video.
Much love to Avery, Binky, and Goldie.
Beautiful days Kevin and Mr Fox.
Take care, and be well.
Kevin fans…Today I made his chickpea brownie base recipe and turned it Keto.
1 can drained, rinsed and patted dry chickpeas
3 jumbo eggs
1 cup allulose
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp iodized salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp maple flavoring
For topping
One 7 oz bag of Lilys butterscotch chips
Melted with 2 tsp irish butter
Preheat 350 degree oven and parchment line 8” x 8” pan (I use Reynolds wrap nonstick reusable)
Mixed eggs, salt, favorings & allulose in a vitamix for 1 minute.
Add remain ingredients mix one more minute
Pour into lined pan and bake for 30 - 35 minutes
Take out and let cool for about 10 minutes and the spread butterscotch/ butter blend over the cake bars. Once throughly cooled, cut into about 20 bars or 40 petit fours.
Delicious!
THANK YOU KEVIN!
I love my Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Ovens. No, they aren't the highest quality. However, if you're just learning to cook, they are perfect. Only use silicone or wood spatulas. Metal spoons will scar the enamel.
Lodge recently redesigned their Dutch ovens and they're now 100% American made. They also now come with an eye-watering Le Creuset price tag: A 5-quart oven is about $260. Ouch!
I have an old Lodge Dutch oven like yours that I bought years ago for about $40. I still love it. They were cheaper because the iron was forged in Tennessee but the enamel coating was applied in China. The new Lodge Dutch ovens are expensive because the company invested millions on several Italian-made kilns that allows them to do the enamel work in Tennessee, bypassing China all together.
I also own Lodge because I use my 5qt mainly for my weekly batch of no-knead bread. At such high temps, I’m fine with knowing any staining is no problem.
Lodge Cast Dutch Ovens are great and fun to use❤
Lodge makes cool stuff - in the USA. ❤ Ive got one with 3 legs - like a witches kettle .
Thank you, Kevin! Your videos are always so full of good stuff. Lest people think they have to buy good kitchenware new, I found a trove of old-logo Revere ware 25 years ago in a thrift store, use it every day, and it still looks new. Envy overtook me seeing your Le Creuset assortment. I wonder if people know that Le Creuset quietly has a 99-year warranty. They have replaced two of my pans in 40 years-- for free. Thank you also for helping me solve my toaster oven dilemma. I feel confident now, using your link!
Good kitchenware and bed linens is the rule!
Maybe Kevin will do linens next ?! Hope so.
Those mixing forks are the best kept secret on the internet! You will love them!! Ordered mine from Amazon a yr ago. Inexpensive order two!😊
Storage is my problem , Or I'd be right alongside you in gadgets! I now have kitchen gadgets envy 😢❤
Storage AND money are my problems LOL.
Thanks Kevin. At age 78 I was pleased to note you share my conclusions about buying quality kitchen equipment. I don’t have an Instant Pot yet so will look at your “show more” to see what model you recommend.
Hi Kevin. I have purchased several items from the links you provided. Very happy with all my purchases. I never miss your videos.❤❤❤
日本からこんにちは！ 素晴らしい料理、素敵な家、美しいガーデン、かわいらしい動物、私の大好きなものだけが詰まったあなたのチャンネルが大好きです！ すごい偶然です。 ちょうど今日、妹にあなたが素晴らしいルクルーゼの鍋を沢山持っていると話したところだったんです。日本の鍋は軽くて薄いものが主流ですが、あなたのレシピを作るためにこういった鍋を一つ買おうか検討中です。 あしたは東京も雪が降りそうです！
Kevin, you are right on with those essential cookware and knives I work high end retail and always recommend the Le Creuset and Wusthof as gifts, especially to newly weds starting out and stocking their kitchen. All Clad is the winner every time. And, I love J.K. Adams cutting boards.
I like how you speak slowly and clearly- I speak English but I bet those from other countries who might be learning English would find this channel very fun and accessible
I appreciate you for sharing your kitchen essentials…I already have and use several…but, there were a few I didn't have..So, Thank you Kevin
Thank you for sharing your kitchen tool favorites. I felt like I was sitting in your kitchen sipping a cup of coffee chatting with a dear friend. ❤
I send You sunshine from Buenos Aires ...here 38 degrés dear Kevin.Thank You SO much for share your." Team"😉
Cuisinart and KitchenAid are essential in my kitchen!!!!😊
I have that kitchenaid mixer. It’s 35 years old. A workhorse.
What a nice video Kevin. Loved learning about knives especially. Have a great day.
4:57 Hi Kevin! Just the person to end some confusion here. Serrated knives I had been told by a fellow who sharpens kitchen knives for a living once told me that you should not sharpen serrated knives as you could damage the teeth. What is your answer? I have a complete set of Chicago cutlery, bought many years ago, all serrated and they cut as cleanly and quickly today as they fid when I first got them 20+ years ago.
Those are english muffins you make. Crumpets my mum made and they had the holes on both sides, had a tangy taste to them that english muffins doesn't have. Also crumpets are thinner and english muffins are thicker and cut in half. You don't need to cut crumpets.
Thank you Kevin and I appreciate all the links!
Kevin! Les - lay La - lah Le - luh Smiles! I enjoyed the review of your gadgets.
This was very helpful - thank you!
Oh joy! KLJ time! So happy!
Hi Kevin, as I age, heavier things to cook with are more difficult for me. I use Saladmaster. I found that liquid becomes alkaline because titanium makes water alkaline. Titanium is the metal. No alloys, so no leaching. Medicine uses titanium for legs, arms, and joints so people aren’t getting amputations, as much. There are recipes that are great because like the spaghetti, the steam does the job of the boiling water, so not as much water is needed, and walking from the stove to the sink is unnecessary, so I am no longer risking burns as someone older.
What an interesting and informative video. My late uncle used to say he was too poor to buy cheap
I do love my Wusthoff knives. My favorite is the smaller chef's knife. My shears are also Wusthoff. I agree that with knives you get what you pay for.
I love gadgets
Thank you, Kevin! This was very informational, educational and helpful. Love your videos have watched you for a couple years now and truly appreciate all you share with us. It’s like having afternoon tea and chat with an old friend.
One of the things I miss the most is an electric frying pan. Growing up, my Mom always had one and it served us well. Storage is at its maximum in our apartment so sadly no room for one. Love my food processor and toaster oven. I am interested in getting a toaster oven/ air fryer combination as my friend raves about hers. Thanks for showing us the favourites in your collection.🙏❤️
Ooh, I was wondering about all the equipment you use in the videos! Thank you, Kevin! 🤗
Great tip about the Dutch ovens needing to have a flat bottom, not the rounded one that gives you less contact area with the hotplate. I'm shopping for a good one now, so this was a really useful thing to consider.
They say, "Once bitten, twice shy" and that applies to my view of Dutch ovens. I made soup in one, and it was on a flat-top stove, and the darn thing cracked half-way through. Yeah... it wasn't a pretty sight. Knives? Oh... I buy a new set every year, it seems. Next time, I'm going to buy individual knives to make up my own set... of higher quality items. Finally, I have needed a stand mixer for years... decades in fact. Hopefully this will be the year. Thanks for sharing and offering advice, as always.
Older now & too lazy to sharpen knives - I buy these Swiss knives - sharp - good price & come with sheaves. As for cutting boards- have some wooden - but now prefer small rubber edged plastic boards - easy to maneuver & clean. Speed is of the essence !
Goodness...thank you for sharing your various kitchen tools , pots and pans and advice . Thank you for posting today. All the best...Melanie Fay
Great video, thank you so much!!❤️
Offically done.
I have several pieces. Most notably, I have several whisks and even her tin measuring cup from my grandmother’s kitchen circa 1925 and I still use them. And, I have that beautiful blue Le Cruset braiser-I found it on a miscellaneous shelf in Marshalls in 2004. It was marked $10.
@tort. I love the colours !
Lodge is just fine and the price is excellent especially on sale.
Hello Kevin your new suscriber, its amazing your kit, l love your life stile, from Colombia, South America.
I recommend a Magic Bullet blender for small amounts of whipped cream. Takes about 15 seconds! I never tried a large amount in a regular blender, but it probably works.
Magic Bullet is also good for hummus for two. Key besides some garlic - is way extra cilantro into the magic.
So fun! Thank you! from South Korea
Hi Kevin, the three items I’ve found to be game changers have been the microplane zester, cuisinart food processor and kitchen scale that tares. Thanks for this list of your recommendations…the knife sharpener is now highest on my list of desired tools!
Gracias , Kevin .
More the better!! Can’t get enough since I use them everyday!!
My semi-retired 30+ year old Cuisinart food processor has a special encore career following purchase of a newer model. I home cook food for my dogs! Started doing this about 12 years ago, recipes are from a certified canine nutritionist, the ingredients are mostly organic (some of the veg and fruit from my garden). So the superannuated Cuisinart now earns its counter space by processing ingredients for home-prepared canine meals. New Cuisinart for people food prep, former for canine food prep. Now I just need more counter space!
Very useful video Kevin, thank you! As someone who literally smashed her (previously excellent) ceramic knife, I concur - you cannot beat a shatterproof, stainless steel blade!
Kevin, in a day & age when some companies design products with the full intention of them becoming less functional in a couple of years so that people will need to purchase the next version (i.e., some cell phones) while some solid reliable things are at risk of discontinuation (i.e., landline phones), it's especially refreshing to hear about these tools designed "to last a lifetime" and still readily available. Thanks for featuring/talking about these gems.
This is such a bro episode, I love it! 🤍
Thanks, Kevin. Honestly I can't afford the more expensive things now, such as the knives, skillet, or the dutch oven. But since watching your channel I have gotten a bench scraper, oven gloves (as opposed to the mits I used to use, much easier) and a wooden breadboard. I'd also like to get something like the wine coasters you have.
Making your famous chickpea brownies but going with maple flavoring and Lilys butterscotch chips! Zero sugar. Will report my success!
I am looking for a thin, sharp Japanese knife. But have not pulled the trigger on a purchase yet.
Oh that sounds good
Thanks for good info. I bought the all clad as wedding gifts for my sons.
Hello! Kevin, Tks for your advices and I really enjoyed
Wow what a educational show for a cook like me I love your blog merci😊
Kevin I ordered a cutting board! I got the one with the same grain as yours.
Thank you Kevin. That was informative and nice to listen to :)
I appreciate this information and you've given a great tutorial, Kevin!
This is such a useful episode. Thank you! Sometime in another vid, can you show us how you store all of your knives? Thank you.
Thank you Kevin!!!! Great show! I enjoyed it immensely….educational too. You are a gem 💎
Thank you for the useful information about the kitchen tools ❤🎉❤🎉
I love to use my ZWILLING knives. .hubby and I bought them piece by piece through many years....
Wustoff is excellent too, but we were gifted with a Zwilling knife and so just stayed with the brand....
Thanks for your presentation 👍 😊 ❤
Thank you for your soft spoken advice on cleaning and cooking. I have tried several of your recipes. I absolutely adore your helpful videos. I have also purchased several of your cooking tools that you use. Thank you again.
Kevin-the Instant Pot makes perfect hardboiled eggs. I like mine soft on the insides so 2 to 3 minutes on high with a resting period of 5 minutes then into an ice cube bath. My daughter does 10 minutes then immediate pressure release/ice bath.
I agree, they peel so easily when done in the IP. I put your rack in and one cup water. I do six eggs at a time at 4 minutes on high.
Deviled eggs!
Thank you.
Thank you Kevin for a very informative video! ☺
Thx Kevin. Always fun and useful...hang in there with those snow days....
I enjoyed seeing your cooking tools and your explanations about them. I never realized how heavy Le Cruset cookware is until I saw them at a store. I recently got a Vitamix and Im glad I did because I always wanted one. They used to be very expensive many years ago but now you can get them on sale.
Thanks, Kevin about the bottoms of the pans, I did not know that!!! 😮
Kevin, I’m from Northern Ireland. You seem to bake mainly with granulated sugar. We here bake with castor sugar which is a lot finer. Are cakes a better texture done with granulated sugar? I adore watching all your programmes. Thank you Kevin. Isobel Walker
I discovered you recently and love your videos. I get Mr. Rogers vibes in the best way. You're like Martha Stewart and Mr. Rogers mixed together! I subscribed. Thank you for these cozy, homey, wholesome and simply delightful videos.
Thank you for such great advice! I will be moving out on my own for the first time and this is a great help. My mom isn't the teaching type and I have learned a lot about cooking and much more from you. Much love from Colorado!
Muchas gracias Kevin me gustan todos tus videos
Love from Vienna Austria. Bussi aus Wien. ❤
Great program and information.
Thank you , I wanted to ask you about your knives. Such a useful video. 👍🏻
I bought a set of Wusthof knives in Germany in 1980 and they are still going strong. Worth every penny I payed for them. It pays to spend money on certain kitchen and cookware.
Thank you for the tips.
A good but inexpensive OXO mandolin is essential for me.
Very informative! I agree with most of your essentials, but haven't invested in a Vitamix yet. That'll go on my wish list. Thanks for sharing!
My ex bought me vitamix back when Costco 1st started carrying it. If you are willing to put in the time and fun learning about all it can do - then it is really worth the investment there is not a tool like it!
This was such a good review. And you're right, the instant pot has been a game changer for me. Thanks!
Hi KEVIN! I just recently stumbled upon your channel and I just want to say I really enjoy all your videos. This one especially, was very informative, and very easy to follow along. Sometimes the videos are too elaborate and you get lost in them. Keep up the great Videos. And hello from Vancouver Canada!❤
Loved this video
(I thought that you would show a garlic press). I plan start Christmas shopping
earlier - and you have given me fantastic ideas. Thanks Kevin
Good morning Kevin. Thanks for this video. Appreciated your reviews. 🎉
As usual a great video!! Love them ALL!
I agree that investing in a Le Cruset stock pot is a very wise choice. As well as a food processor, a good blender and all your other utensils. It took me a while to collect all of these but worth every penny. Good choices!
Love this! Thank you. ❤
Thank you. So informative. Love it. ❤
Very helpful episode, Kevin. This is particularly helpful for someone who is just starting to equip a kitchen. I so agree that spending more for quality always pays off. We have all been there with cheap products that didn’t last. It is an investment. Start with a few basics and build your collection. Thanks for giving us the benefit of your expertise.❤️
Love you, Kevin. I have all the same tools.