The Most Useful Kitchen Tools

Some of the best advice I ever got was: "Always use the right tool for the job." I got that advice about power and mechanical tools, which I have plenty of, being the handy person that I am. However, the same advice goes double in the kitchen. Here are a few tools I have that I use daily to improve my performance in the kitchen. I have this Lodge Reversible Cast-iron Skillet that I use almost daily. The flat side is perfect for pancakes or tortillas. (I don't know how people cook pancakes without it.) The grill side is excellent for steaks. I also use a number of other cast-iron skillets like this 13-inch round. This Kitchenaid Stand Mixer is something I longed after for a years. Finally I received one as a gift from my adoring boyfriend, lover of shallots and asparagus . I have the stainless steel bowl, which is appropriate for my level of clumsiness. However, how cool would it be to have the glass bowl to see if your...