How I fit my entire kitchen into one suitcase.
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0:00 Intro
1:26 1 - Cookware
3:04 2 - Bakeware
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8:43 6 - Knives
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12:00 The One Item I Missed
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I'd unironically love a video on cleaning and maintaining some of these tools. I'm amazed your sheet pans are so shinny!
Parchment paper + scrub with baking soda / barkeeper's friend :)
I have a couple of stainless roasting trays and mine have had burnt on oil since day one. I figure if it's fine to have on a cast iron pan it's fine on roasting trays too, I just scrub them out with a stainless scrubbing ball and it gets most stuff off with some work.
How’s that unironic
@@Kakakakakakakakakakakaka684 don’t be that guy..
@@dcassis3051 I’m him
Can opener and bottle opener (and cork screw, but I don’t drink wine). Oven mitts. Whisk. (I’ve moved 30 times in 67 yrs. Thinking of my most recent move, six months ago, and what was essential for me.)
Just went through my whole kitchen and could only think of three things you might be missing: A whisk, a can opener, and a mortar and pestle (or something to grind spices).You did a great job on this.
Did i miss the part where he showed forks and spoons? Because that must be pretty essential
@@3peopleinaroom50 probably safe to assume where he stays will already have them or he can cheaply buy them where he’s at.
I wanted my mortar and pestle, but the weight was a big issue. The chopsticks won't get me stiff peaks, but are pretty useful for whisking! Might have to get a can opener though...
@@EthanChlebowski yeah, when looking at my mortar and pestle, first thing I thought of was weight, so maybe a small one. Or how about a small electric coffee grinder? As far as the whisk was concerned, I just couldn't imagine making French sauces in France without one 😂
@@EthanChlebowski or you can get ones that are used in the Caribbean made of wood. They dont carry much weight and get the job done just fine in most cases.
Ethan, you've been the number one biggest influence in my kitchen the last two years! Your attitude towards equipment, cooking, and life in general has completely changed the way I approach food, health, and fitness. I'm excited for you on your travels, and wish you all the best!!
I would throw in some silicone ice molds so you always have access to ice on the road! not always easy to find ice in different parts of the world
I've been watching cooking videos on youtube since the fifth grade (I'm 20 now). Many years videos and cookbooks later, I never thought I'd find a channel with videos so refreshing! I'm so glad I found your channel.
I really enjoyed this set up for a traveling chef, thanks for sharing. My partner & I are building our kit for car camping, I didn’t even think of a strainer! A collapsible one would be super handy too. He thinks I’m ridiculous for packing a chef, bread & paring knife, but alas- if we don’t have indoor plumbing, we’re having some darn good food in the woods.
are you going to do a tour of your new french apartment? I'd also like to see that vid on measuring by weight!
This video is a big help, my new career takes me away from home for months at a time. I'll be building myself a Kitchen-To-Go similar to this, but I'll be driving, so no weight constraints. Thanks for this vid & to everyone leaving comments. Lots of good input!
I would imagine you find yourself missing lids. Of course there's always things to be desired, but it would be one thing I would be sorely missing (even if a plate could do in a pinch). Lids can even help replace a strainer or colander.
I've got lids for both of the stainless steel pots actually, completely forgot to use that as a strainer lol.
you can use a baking pan as a lid ... not to strain through, though.
I would really recommend getting a silicone lid which provides a good seal on a pot of any size, i use it all the time
How to use as strainer?
Also there is "one size fits all" type lid
I'm an American and I spent 6 months in France. For my kitchen capsule I brought:
- 2.5qt steel dutch oven
- 6-inch chef knife
- bread knife
- cutting board
- tea strainer
- microplane grater
- Y-peeler
- 2 pot holders
- linen napkins
- stainless steel insulated water bottle
- stainless steel lunch container
- 2 reusable silicone sandwich bags
- 2 small jars of tea
I used everything I brought heavily, and added to the stuff included in the place I was staying, I was in pretty good shape. The only things I regretted not bringing: Measuring cups and spoons! I thought I could buy some and convert metric to US measurements if needed, but no, they apparently don't exist in France! C'est la vie, I suppose. ;P
Definitely a great source of kitchen essentials for those who are budget limited. I'm interested to see how you get by without your MASSIVE flat-top griddle. Hype to see how you experiment and have fun with French cuisine!
One thing missing is a casserole dish/pan with higher sides for oven cooking. I suppose you can use a pan for the same use. Perhaps a lid for you pans as well, for melting or steaming.
Good point...it just hit me that ethan doesnt make any family style casseroles or things like lasagne
the sheet pans could work for casseroles, or the saucier pan. Or pick one up in charity shop cheap.
His pans can go in the oven
Great set up!
There’s already a lot of great suggestions, my only one is on the baking sheets.
Not all ovens are created equal, and a half-sheet might end up being too big for some. I’d double up on the quarter sheet (and accompanying rack) pans just in case. You can always keep the half sheet for draining foods if you encounter a smaller oven.
Yeah I’d be interested if he finds the European ovens much smaller, always see American cooks with these massive baking sheets, but I can’t find an oven big enough (in Ireland).
There are* a lot of suggestions ...
little glass bowls make me feel like I'm hosting my own cooking show
A Bamix together with all the blades and the processor attachment, and you have most of your large kitchen appliances replaced.
Very cool idea of pairing down your kitchen to its essentials. I love a good minimalist video and this one did not disappoint. Well done. Thanks!
Looks like you made quite a good list. How have you dealt with the lack of a well stocked spice cabinet?
Thank you for this. I’m simplifying my kitchen dramatically and appreciate your take.
I'd be really interested in a video of how you chose to stock your French kitchen, especially as it sounds like a relatively short term move - months, not years. Especially to know what spices you considered essential.
Really appreciate you matching the wall at 0:28
I personally always use a 4" ish pairing knife, just nice to have.
Yes its a must
Paring knife was the one thing I thought was missing. I use mine probably as much as my normal chef knife.
this is perfect for me. i work in NYC for 10 months of the year, but 2 months at a summer camp. being able to pack everything up and store is really important. definitely will be taking notes.
I love how organized you are! Great that your channel popped up in my recommendations!
I love this. I’m a fellow cook and totally minimize my knife kit when I travel home. Just the essentials and nothing else. It’s amazing what you can do with the minimums. It also inspires as you do your food without carrying unnecessary stuff. I’m a minimalist in life and in cooking, it brings satisfaction to the projects I’m involved in. Great video!
If I could reasonably bring cast iron I would but realistically it’s just a carbon steel pan and my general purpose knives and some containers
For me it's because I feel like I'm on a cooking show whenever I use my little glass bowls with my ingredients prepped in them.
I wish you only the best experience there Ethan, like many peoples here the way you manage your kitchen influenced some of us a lot, and seeing your passion for the thing, I'm pretty sure you'll come across others cooking enthusiast and learn some top notch stuff that I look forward to see on your channel.
Again, welcome to you! :)
Their is one great tool which you are missing that comes to mind. It's not easy to transport, but is very versatile nonetheless.
That would be a big stainless steel mixing bowl.
I find them super useful for several reasons:
- Mixing up bread and cake batters
- Putting chopped fruits and vegetables in it before cooking
- Marinating meat in it
- Washing salads/ vegetables/ fruit
- Melting chocolate for cake/ deserts
This!! I can't imagine myself not having stainless steel bowls. In fact, I think having one in multiple sizes is a must since one could use them in so many different applications in the kitchen.
My first thought as well. Really an essential for baking.
Yup this is one I was sad I couldn't fit into the case. Just one big ass steel bowl is so useful.
When I had to buy kitchen stuff for my kitchen, I couldn’t afford the stainless steel bowl set, I had to go with plastic. I remember my mom’s set, I would bet money they were still decent and she got rid of them. I would have happily taken them.
@@EthanChlebowski Try to find one that's just a tiny bit smaller than your wok. Should fit neatly that way.
I love the idea of a video on how to use a scale to make creative changes to things like bread. Since I came to France I’ve fallen in love with my scale. Best thing ever! It’s so much easier to measure things like flour and sugar. And those little glass bowls? I have a few of them and use them all the time, but I bought them here in France, in the local grocery store.
I cannot wait for your French recipes! Have fun Ethan!
Great video and exactly what I needed to see. I am in the middle of a camping build. I wanted a kit that would cover the vast majority of the kitchen tasks when I am camping, hunting, or fishing. The people making videos for camping aren’t great because they don’t put a high emphasis on making great food, or because they are traveling in RV then weight is zero consideration (bring on every cast iron option available,lol). This looks like a great option and it appears that there is still plenty of room that I can put in things like spices, oils, and kitchen disposables……as I don’t need it to be exactly under 50 pounds.
I just moved from the Netherlands to London and used your notion table and this video as a check list for must take items. Great content as always, thanks Ethan!
Thank you so much! I travel for work and I have been looking for some ideas. This video definitely helped me. Thanks again!
You've reinvigorated my range of cooking in the kitchen. My weekly cooking rotation has never been broader.
Can't wait for you to hit A Mili subscribers before summer!
How is Ethan so damn endearing?
It's the mustache
I’ve done the same when I travel. In my experience, I’d bring three extra things (and no half sheetpan):
1) A small 8in nonstick: I make French omelettes - which aren’t really feasible in anything else
2) A wide base silicon spider/slotted spoon: double++ duty as strainer, for deep frying, and other use cases… not to mention helpful for keeping your poached eggs reasonably shaped when making eggs benny for a crowd
3) Microplane
I would love a video about knives as well as why you prefer the kitchen scale!! I've been loving your content recently(more than usual) and I cant wait for your Paris adventures!
Brave adventure undertaken! May you live in interesting times! You asked for them. I look forward to your story as it unfolds!
Not sure how practical, size wise, it would be especially if you plan on traveling but I would just get a fine mesh sive/strainer instead of the silicon colander. Pretty versatile in its application, and definitely good for straining out pasta. I don't think I even own a colander anymore.
It skims stews better too…
Cool video, thanks! Been watching a couple from you now and really enjoy them.
Your neat tidy setup, is magnificently satisfying for my OCD brain. And its useful as hell for like a beginners setup if some one is starting from scratch, Well done, and good luck on your journey.
Looking forward to what new nd exciting dishes you've got coming up
Loved watching your portable must haves!
I would love a set-up like this!! It would be perfect for my camping and hunting trips. For the most part I spend a week or two out in a base camp during hunting season not to mention fishing trips and my just peaceful retreats to the woods for weeks at a time!!!
I love this concept because it makes me wonder how much do I really need for my daily cooking needs (Indian vegetarian) clearly I can make use of a lot less stuff than I currently have.
Great vid! Having to slim down kitchen gear is always hard 😅. I switched from a half sheet cooling rack to 2 quarter sheet cooling racks and it's so much easier if you do smaller portions 😊
A tea strainer, or a small coffee/tea brewing funnel, or some muslin bags. I like tea, but these are also useful for straining thin liquids or steeping stuff. The muslin bags can also be used for herb/seasoning sachets.
A pen/marker and some labels or tape.
A swiss army knife. Provides another small blade, tweezers for fish bones, can get a pen insert to replace the toothpick, a corkscrew -- lots of versatility for not a lit of money or weight.
I think I’m going to really enjoy where you are taking the channel. Can’t wait for the next episode.
This was amazing! Thank you so much!
Thanks for this super niche video. Planning mobile living and this is a great starting spot.
This is actually very useful advice for sailboat & RV living as well
Kitchen twine. For tying stuff, but can also use to tie a towel on as an apron.
I love your videos man. Can't wait for you to hit 1 million and keep climbing from there!
I also forgot a strainer when I moved to Spain. It have been almost a year and I hardly miss it, you learn to live without it
great timing, ive been looking for info online for my apartment kitchen
This would be so helpful to emulate when I need to move. Trying to be more minimalist during my 20's for mobility sake.
I will miss my dutch oven though.
Very creative, I would struggle choosing what to bring. Awesome job👏🏾
Thank you for making this one I was hoping you would!
Hey ethan! Wanted to ask how the spice situation works while traveling! Do you have to declare them if you went somewhere else? Would you start all over and buy new spice at the next place? Love the content!
I occasionally take long vacations to cabins in rustic locations. I pack a similar kitchen setup for myself, but I include some silicone bakeware (muffin cups, brownie pan, baking mats), a pyrex pie pan, and a small covered casserole dish. And, since weight is not an issue for me on my travels, my dutch oven makes the cut, too.
I’ll be using this for my truck overland camping kitchen set up. Thank you!
Excellent video!!!
I swear I could smell your cooking! Great video, Ethan!
Thank you for sharing! I've been looking into getting a small travel kitchen set, since I've been on the road since summer began. You'd be surprised how many places don't have some or another super basic item. (One place didn't have a cutting board, the palce I'm at now didn't have a can opener, ect)
Cool setup! Just a few additions/changes that came to my mind as I was watching:
1. Ditch the whetstone for a honing rod. Unless you're making restaurant quantities of food a hone every now and then will keep your knives sharp for months.
2. Can opener+bottle opener (or a swiss army knife/leatherman with one built in)
3. Whisk
4. Citrus juicer (the 2-piece plastic oxo one is super light and doubles as a liquid measure)
5. Small quantities of basic seasonings, i.e. kosher salt, small pepper grinder, cayenne, herbes de provence, harissa. Doesn't need to be a lot, just enough to get you through an emergency
6. A cheap plastic-handled paring knife or a dependable pocket knife.. The kuhn-rikon and zyliss ones are great for quick tasks or if you don't want to beat up your fancy knives.
7. Pastry brush
8. If you can afford the weight, small 4-8oz squeeze bottle of EVOO and/or neutral oil. Readily available in stores everywhere but it's nice to not have to buy a whole bottle every time you need to cook in a new spot.
❤❤❤❤ This video & the set up!!
The wireless immersion blender is terrifying to me haha
the only time i feel safe when using an immersion blender is after i've unplugged it lmao
Haha the buttons are pretty intuitive on this one to make sure it doesn't turn on accidentally!
Agree with Ethan. I have the wired version of this KitchenAid immersion blender and I’ve never felt like safety is an issue
@Ethan Chlebowski the cordless immersion blender that you listed is US only 110V you might need a power converter (not just a plug adapter) to use it in France (and other places)
This video is very helpful to be minimal. I work at a place where we house homeless. We provide a small apartment with bedroom, Bathroom and a kitchenette. I’m thinking of creating a kit if they decide to eat in their own, then they will need few essential items.
Over two years ago, I assembled my first true travel kitchen using a Pacsafe Travel Duffel Bag. It contained some of the following items:
Induction cooktop, Matfer CS fry pan (11 7/8"), Misen NS fry pan (10"), Brandless "All You Can Eat" combo (saute pan w/lid, 4 & 2 qt. saucepans w/lids and 10" SS fry pan), Hercules 4 qt. Cast Aluminum Dutch Oven, Knife Bag with low cost Henckel knives (8" chef, 10" bread, 5" serrated utility, 3 1/2" paring knives and honing rod), manual knife sharpener, compact steel bowl set w/lids, various kitchen utensils, 15 amp extension cord and a surge protector.
Initially, I used this between México, the United States and Colombia.
Now that I have cookware in México and Colombia, my new travel kitchen complements both kitchens and is smaller and lighter.
Chao.
Retired Vietnam era veteran expatriate living abroad permanently.
A few things that I would add (that shouldn't cost you too much in space/weight; I'm thinking with my hiking / pack brain)
-a rice server. Smaller than a spatula, and I use mine for just about everything. It's the kitchen secret-weapon I don't know how i ever lived without.
-a hybrid meat tenderizer/ potato masher. (Bit of a weight cost here; more of a "nice to have" than a "can't do without" .)
-bench scraper (I use mine -constantly- to help with prep, in my tiny kitchen, but rarely for baking. Super versatile)
-Japanese microplane (another "nice to have" but plastic, so a low weight cost)
One other thing (and this is an outlier), in my first student apartment, I used silicon baking trays, muffin tins, loaf pans, etc. Super squishy, but oven safe. They were great for little breakfast sandwiches, protein pucks, casseroles, etc.
Not fancy, but they could squeeze into a backpack and they worked great for -years-. Might be handy to keep in your back pocket, just in case.
Otherwise, I love the setup! It breaks my heart not to see a good cast iron in there, but I understand the weight restrictions.
France has so many cool thrift stores and flea markets. Look for truly unique things that can be used for something else, or those one of a kind items with special patina and their own memories that will remind you of France: some pottery, a wooden bowl, or salt cellar, etc.
Even though i wouldnt personally travel with a kitchen suitcase its satisfying to watch him organize the suitcase.
I NEED a set up like this!!!❤❤❤
Considering I'll be moving this year, this is INCREDIBLY useful to me. Merci, mon ami!
Ethan, love the videos and science behind everything! Started pickling onions as well and i must say i understand your love for them! Makes almost everything better! Also, I have a full set of Mercer knives. Was around 600 in total for what i got. Happened to get them for around 200 out the door on close out! How do you like the one you have, or do you have experience with them? Keep up the awesome content and enjoy the new culture over there!
Incredibly interesting Thank You
You can also drain your pasta by putting your aluminum mesh plate (that one you used for pizza) over your pot and draining out the water that way. Use gloves or towels so you don't burn yourself, obviously.
Love the video, as usual. Congrats on the move and the new life in Europe.
Thank you so much for this video. Good to know that I'm not crazy, thinking of moving with my high quality kitchen gadgets abroad. I just dont see the need to get rid of them just to buy others which may not even be avaible or be of good quality. I'm moving with them, regardless of weight/cost.
I imagine giving up the little sauce pot and some of the knives, and getting a less beefy case would let you keep the whole kit under 50 lbs. Some of the foam padding could be reduced by using the kitchen towels as padding. More space efficient so you'd be able to slim down the case even more.
Very cool video. This could also be clutch for people that have summer or winter houses, and for van life. And as another person commented, for people that are homeless or hop from one rental to the next a lot. I did that for a while at the end of college and wound up spending a lot of money eating out because I didn't have any cookware worth a darn to use.
I love how organized you are.
I would have brought slightly different pans, but the major thing you don't have are COVERS for a couple of the pots. I think these are essential. When I've traveled, I will use large dinner plates as substitutes. I always travel with a basic set of herbs and spices and at least one set of eating utensils. I noticed you didn't have a can opener. I rarely use mine, except for opening canned tomatoes. Brown parchment paper is not an essential, but it's a super nice luxury to have.
Oh, a small grater would have been great. A mandolin is not essential but a nice convenience.
I NEED a set up like this! ❤
Couple of things that you may find you need. Firstly non slip mats which you can put between cutting boards, bowls, etc and the surface they are resting on. These are really handy when you are travelling as they turn any surface into a useable one and they mean you won't mistakenly slice off a digit if something wanders on a slippery surface when pressure is applied Secondly . They are relatively light and roll up quite small. Next (while you tend to get your mayo from a jar) my knife roll always has room for a professional grade whisk. Whether it's a slaw, sandwich or that insane chocolate sauce created by Herve, a whisk opens the door to next level satisfaction across the board. And being in France, you must try that chocolate sauce created by Herve. Don't go too high in the cocoa % as a word of advice. Small airtight containers are a must. Herbs and spices need a home. You can either pay more to buy small quantities in glass containers in a supermarket, or find a good shop which sells the raw ingredients without added salts and sugars. You don't have your well laid out spice draw anymore. Small sealable containers and a marker pen will make do. Finally, and this is personal preference, I would have slipped a paring knife into that knife roll. Small, light and able to remove blemishes, hulling strawberries, decore pears easily. It's a must have for me. All the best.
Cool video on your kit! If weight is really an issue, stainless steel condiment cups would be great substitute for those glass bowls and super cheap. They also come in all sizes that you can use for eating in or mixing and they all stack and nest inside each other tightly. For knives, Victorinox Fibrox knives are cheap and light and perform great. I have nice Japanese hand-made knives too, but luggage gets lost and I'd rather have the peace of mind that anything in this travel kit can be easily replaced. I've been obsessed with getting my camping kitchen kit weight down to a minimum and it's both liberating and a bit depressing to learn most of my cool gadgets aren't really needed lol. Oh BTW a pot with a lid will work as a strainer too if in a pinch.
Totally fantastic solution for ‘glamping’ ❤
Unique content. All the best ✅
Love the Damascus steel cleavers and cutlery!!
I would add a Spider/Slotted Spoon and an wok spatula. I can't live without it.
Appreciate the video. I move almost every year. And it's so stressful. Thank you!
Have a great time in Paris and enjoy Europe!
I would miss a bench scraper and a small (paring) knife. I am now exited to build my own travel kitchen kit even though I don't travel often ^^
So happy to see you on this journey which I assume was a move to maximize happiness. Looking forward to the Parisian videos.
Great vid! I think a paring knife, microplane, and whisk may be useful to include. All super light and relatively small. Curious to hear if you have a specific reason for not carrying smaller knives. I find them particularly useful for trimming strawberries and other work off the cutting board.
+1 for parking knife! Could not do without one. And they make flat whisks now that work well, since I think that was his issue.
I would have packed a pairing knife over a 2nd chef knife. My guess is he will use his Honesuki for those items. I have a whisk that stores flat but rotates to be round, it would be handy in this kit.
Hey Ethan, Welcome to the EU !!! I wish you every possible success here .. Best wishes from Ireland 👍👌
This channel is fantastic for simplifying cooking down to what you realistically need, rather than promoting stupid gimmicky single purpose items.
Looking for something just like this. I do food trade shows, so starting to put together a kitchen in a box. A few adjustments, but this looks like a good start! Thanks
I love all your gear. especially your pans and chef swords. everything you picked are absolute essentials for me. the battery powered hand blender was smart. I personally cant live without a garlic press. I cant go back to peeling and mincing my garlic. not even in a place as beautiful as France. thanks for the content. please keep the videos coming. I wanna know what you know chef!
Could you do a video after this trip about what worked and was worth bringing, and what you wish you would have brought?
You said you brought more knives than you actually needed. One of my mottos in life is: “it’s better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.” And even tho 99% of the time I use either a chefs knife, a steak knife or a butter knife we still have a drawer full of different types of knives
Ready for more videos Ethan! Be sure to hit up the Flea Markets in Paris, they really a cool to walk through.
THANK YOU! This is amazing. It's one of the reasons I haven't traveled recently. I couldn't figure out how to move my cooking stuff.