If you are like me, you may spend most waking hours thinking about all things “kitchen.”  While quick and easy are magic words when it comes to meal time, we are entering a Renaissance of passionate and equipped Home Cooks.  Below are a few pieces of equipment that are as drool worthy as the meals they make and can take your culinary game to the Master Chef level.

Kenwood Cooking Chef– An all-in-one kitchen appliance
What I like: This machine is ideal for the serious cook with limited counter space.  An electric stand mixer, food processor, blender, and induction cooking plate consolidate multiple appliance go-to’s in one handsome machine. The motor is also quiet.  No need to wake a sleeping baby while prepping dinner, right?

Vitamix– A high powered blender What I like: 2 horsepower not only can motor a small boat but also whip up killer smoothies, dressings, dough, soup, sauce and more.  The clean up is a quick synch too with no scattered parts, just warm soapy water mixed on high.  This is probably my most frequently used piece of kitchen equipment.

Global Knives – Balanced, lightweight cutlery What I like: A well balanced set of knives that sit comfortably in your hand up your knife skills and make getting from point A to point B in prep a breeze.  I love the eco appeal of this particular bamboo block too!

Crockpot – Slow cooker classic What I like: Walking into your kitchen after a busy day running around to delicious aromas and a ready meal (made by YOU) is a beautiful thing! Also, one pot equals only one dish in the sink.  That sounds delicious too!

VacMaster – A Vacuum Sealer can save you time and money What I like: A good quality vacuum sealer is a game changer when it comes to food storage. Also buying or harvesting in bulk can save you dollars. We love to pre-portion servings of fresh caught fish, picked berries, large tenderloins or prepped lasagnas and vacuum seal and freeze for easy meals later.  Vacuum sealing helps eliminate freezer burn and keeps flavors pure.  Also, this is the gateway to trying your hand at Sous Vide cooking!