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With so many different things to use in the kitchen, I keep finding myself adding things to my basket, getting really excited, and ordering a bunch of things and...
Being disappointed.
To save you from this disappointment, here are the five best kitchen purchases you can make. The things on this list will make your life in the kitchen easier, more fun, or open new possibilities.
Staff Pick
Hybrid Fry Pan Set with Lids, 6pc
The Most Popular Pan on Earth, Now 25% Off
The most popular sizes for pans, with HexClad's signature tech for a perfect sear.
What I Looked For
- Quality I've bought way too many cheap alternatives to keep falling for that mistake again.
- Usefulness I wanted these things to actually be useful, and not just sit around gathering dust.
- Safe & Chemical Free With the rise in forever chemicals being in all our products, I'm only looking for products that are PFAS-free in my kitchen.
1. HexClad – The Perfect Pan Set
This is probably the biggest pan right now. Not in terms of size, this set of pans comes in the most used sizes.
I mean in terms of everyone recommending and loving these pans. It's for a good reason too:
- Oven-safe up to 900°F, with stay-cool handles.
- The best parts of non-stick and stainless steel pans.
- Hexagon tech gives you an unmatched sear.
- Lifetime warranty & 30-Day Guarantee.
HexClad's 6 Piece Set comes with an 8", 10", and 12" pan, which can handle basically anything you'll need in the kitchen.
HexClad pans use a hexagon design etched directly into the stainless steel pans. It acts as a network of ridges that will avoid sticking, and give you that professional sear.
The valleys in the hexagons use a nonstick ceramic coating called TerraBond. This is used to get that nonstick pan, without having to use any PFAS.
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Staff Pick
Hybrid Fry Pan Set with Lids, 6pc
The Most Popular Pan on Earth, Now 25% Off
The most popular sizes for pans, with HexClad's signature tech for a perfect sear.
2. Misen – 8 Inch Chef's Knife
Misen has a range of affordable and high-quality cookware, knives, and kitchen accessories.
I especially love Misen's 8 Inch Chef's Knife because it uses Japanese AUS-10 Steel. I'm not a crazy metal guy, but my research taught me this steel is like the Tom Hanks of steel. It will last a really long time, and perform in many different kinds of tasks.
With a Misen Knife, you'll have to sharpen it less, feel more confident pulling it from your block, and get a slight smile on your face every time you get that incredibly thin cut in your tomato.
3. Ratio Coffee – Six Coffee Machine
This one's personal. I've gone through four Keurigs in like two years because these machines keep breaking on me. So, I made the switch to the Ratio Coffee Machine.
It's hard to describe just how great this thing is. Coffee is coffee at the end of the day. But, not having to fight my coffee maker every morning to make me a cup has improved my mornings like you wouldn't believe.
4. GIR – 10 Piece Best Sellers Set
I love my GIR utensil set. Like I said, I'm looking for kitchen items that I can feel safe using.
GIR's 10 Piece Set is entirely microplastic-free and non-toxic. Plus, it's heat resistant up to 425 Fahrenheit.
5. Brava – The Brava
The Brava completely upgrades at home cooking. It uses infrared technology to cook meals faster and more precisely than your boring traditional oven.
Its touchscreen interface guides you through recipes step-by-step, allowing even novice cooks like me to make perfectly cooked food.
Whether you're roasting vegetables, finishing a steak, or baking bread, Brava's innovative cooking system makes consistent, restaurant-quality results from your own countertop.
Final Thoughts: Why I'm Obsessed with HexClad
I'm confident you'll love any of the items on this list. But, HexClad comes out as a big winner for me.
If you're feeling like you need something to take your kitchen game to the next level, I'm prescribing you HexClad. Here's what you can expect right away:
- Better sears
- Less panic in the kitchen
- Less cleanup
- No more scratches on your pans
Unlike most pans that will appear cheaper at first, HexClad comes with a lifetime warranty ensuring that if anything goes wrong, they've got your back. Ever since I used one of these pans for the first time, I haven't been able to look back.
If you're still not sure, HexClad has a 30-Day return guarantee. If you aren't somehow blown away by how amazing these pans are, they'll send you your money back.
Natan Ruman
The MustHave Writer
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