 | KitchenAid KSM150PSOB Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Onyx Black
Buy new: $279.92 I can wax poetic about my stand mixer. The dough hook is perfect for making artisan breads.
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 | Cuisinart DLC-2011BCN Prep 11 Plus Food Processor, Brushed Chrome
Buy new: $172.00 Give up your mandoline forever. Perfect for julienning or shredding.
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 | Briel ED271APG Multi-Pro Stainless Pump Espresso With10C Drip Coffeemaker
Fantastic when it works. Infuriating when it doesn't. Buy La Pavoni instead.
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 | Global 3-Piece Chef's, Cook's and Paring Kitchen Knife Set
My first Global knives. The perfect heft and hone, and incredibly beautiful to boot.
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 | Global 10-Inch Yanagi/Sashimi Knife
Buy new: $127.95 Slices through sashimi like butter. Make thin, translucent slices to top off wasabi-rice balls.
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 | Peugeot Reims 8-inch Stainless-Steel Pepper Mill
Anyone who doesn't use freshly ground pepper has no business in a kitchen. This is the best grinder out there.
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 | Amco 5-Cup Sifter
Buy new: $11.95 Every kitchen should have a sifter. I use an older version that belonged to my grandmother.
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 | Zyliss Susi DeLuxe Garlic Press
Buy new: $14.99 I bought my Zyliss garlic press 15 years ago. It still works perfectly.
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 | Pyrex Prepware 3-Piece Measuring Cup Set
Mine date back to the 70s. They're indestructible, but be careful to hold cup at eye level when checking quantity.
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 | Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized 12-Quart Stockpot with Lid
Buy new: $68.99 / Used from: $52.99 Every once in a while, I get a craving for my momma's gumbo. This pot is perfect for whipping up a big batch.
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 | Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized 14-Inch Omelette Pan with Helper Handle
The key to making good omelettes is having the right ratio of eggs to pan surface. This pan lets you make omelettes for four.
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 | Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 8-1/2-Quart Saucier with Lid
the perfect pan for simmering your favorite curries
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 | Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 7-Quart Chef's Casserole with Lid
This beautiful casserole can double as a saucepan for those with limited cabinet space
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 | Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized 3-1/2-Qt Windsor Pan with Lid
my choice for creme anglaise
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 | Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 16-Inch Paella Pan with Lid
I have a particular weakness for paella, and this pan does a magnificent job
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 | Calphalon Commercial Bakeware Large Insulated Cookie Sheet
Are your cookies burnt on bottom but gooey on top? You need an insulated cookie sheet. This is my favorite, but any insulated cookie sheet will do.
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 | Matfer Exopat 11-5/8-by-16-3/8-Inch Nonstick Baking Mat
Buy new: $15.99 If your cookie sheet isn't nonstick, this will save you many hours of dishwashing.
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 | Braun KSM2-BLK Aromatic Coffee Grinder, Black
I'll never understand people who buy pre-ground coffee. The aroma released during grinding is magical.
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