 | Polder Original Cooking All in One Timer/Thermometer
Buy new: $18.25 / Used from: $17.99 Fantastic thermometer, from leaving in a roast to checking a steak, make candy, see if your bread is done, temper chocolate, time something. This works well.
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 | Lodge Logic 5-Quart Pre-Seasoned Dutch Oven
Buy new: $42.99 Nothing retains heat like cast iron, the Lodge Logic takes out the hard part of seasoning it. This is perfect for soups, stews, and braises. You could get a similar sized Le Crueset for $100 more,
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 | Baker's Beam Scale 16 lb. x 1/4 oz.
Buy new: $439.00 This is pretty much only for professional kitchens, but I love this scale. It is a workhorse and will last through several lifetimes of abuse.
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 | Victorinox 10-Inch Chef's Knife with Blade Protector
The best chef's knife for the money. If you are more comfortable get the 8 inch. If you want it to be pretty you can spend a little more and get this with a rosewood handle.
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 | Braun MX2050 PowerMax 525-Watt 58-Ounce Jug Blender
Works almost as well as a Vita-Mix but costs $400 less. Go find it somewhere else, its worth it.
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 | Cuisinart DLC-10S Pro Classic 7-Cup Food Processor
Buy new: $104.99 / Used from: $90.99 The most usefull size of food processor. Powerfull, easy to use and clean.
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 | Demarle Silpat 11-3/4-by-8-1/4-Inch Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat
Buy new: $12.10 / Used from: $11.95 If you bake these are wondefull, nothing sticks to them, clean up is easy. These come in differant sizes so make sure the one you get fits on the sheet pan that you use.
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 | Messermeister Pro Touch Serrated Swivel Peeler
Buy new: $7.89 Best peeler. Serrations make easy work of peaches, tomatos, pears.
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 | Oxo Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless-Steel Locking Tongs
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $5.59 Sturdy, holds stuff, doesn't break.
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 | Braun KSM2-BLK Aromatic Coffee Grinder, Black
You can us this to grind coffee, but it works very well as a spice grinder. If you use it for spices, don't use it for coffee, get another one.
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 | Sani-Safe Commercial Cutlery, Sandwich Knife, Offset 9''
Buy new: $18.09 The best serrated knife I have ever used. Efficiant and very comfortable. I know some chefs that only use this knife.
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 | Salter 11-Pound Electronic Scale with Stainless Steel Top
Buy new: $49.42 Best digital scale I have used, simple and durable. Goes to 11 pounds/ 5 KG in 1/8 ounce or 0.1 G increments.
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 | Shun Classic 10-Inch Chef's Knife
Buy new: $134.95 I love this knife. It is pretty expensive, but will last a lifetime, with a little love. This knife is so sharp out of the box it can shave the ink off of a magazine page. I have large hands, this fits them well.
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 | Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill 9-in.
Buy new: $44.95 I have used this for years. Puts out an amazing amount of pepper in one twist.
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 | Zyliss Easy Spin Salad Spinner 4-6 Servings, White
Buy new: $23.01 If you use greens, lutuce, or herbs this is essential to your health. Works well, easy to clean.
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