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1. An investment-worthy KitchenAid stand mixer with 40,000 5-star reviews. If you're a baker or someone who cooks every day, you'll be glad you spent ~the dough~ on this glorious machine — reviewers say it's a major time-saver and a workhorse in the kitchen.
2. A Le Creuset enameled cast-iron braiser as gorgeous as it is pragmatic. This pan heats evenly *and* promotes caramelization (yum 😋), not to mention it is shock-resistant to resist chips and cracks. You'll be passing this pan down to your fam for sure!
3. And a pre-seasoned cast-iron skillet to help you whip up a batch of mouth-watering blueberry banana pancakes or get a beautiful sear on a steak. We have this pan in my home and it often gets used multiple times a day, and it's definitely a go-to, durable, and affordable cast iron.
4. A set of steel shelves ideal for anyone who wants professional-level functionality, durability, and style when it comes to their kitchen shelves. These won't let you down!
5. An All-Clad stainless steel saucepan reviewers swear by for easy handling, perfectly even cooking, and long-lasting durability.
6. A Bodum French press that just may be enternal, judging from the reviews and my own personal use!
7. A super-sharp Miyabi birchwood chef's knife reviewers say cuts through it all like butter. Plus, it's a lifetime purchase: The blade is crafted from 101 layers of steel that form a delicate Damascus pattern, and it is hand-honed using a traditional three-step honbazuke process.
8. And a sleek acrylic block and set of black knives so you always have a super-sharp knife for the right task on hand — including a cheese knife, because, priorities. Reviewers say these are likely to hold up forever.
9. An Always Pan with over 10,000 5-star reviews that'll be a dream to have in your kitchen, according to happy reviewers. This pan is so multi-functional, it'll replace eight pieces of cookware — use it to fry, steam, strain, stir, sauté, and make sauces in.
10. An Instant Pot capable of doing it all, and fast as heck, too. This baby consolidates a rice cooker, slow cooker, pressure cooker (and more!) into an absolute unit, and it can make 20-minute mashed potatoes. No wonder it has over 141,000 5-star reviews!
11. A Le Creuset enamel-on-steel kettle reviewers say is built to last, and it's chip-resistant, non-reactive, and resistant to stains — essentially everything a good kettle should be!
12. A set of two nonstick All-Clad pans you'll count on to cook everything from morning eggs to burgers to sautéed veggies, for life!
13. A glass cutting board reviewers say will hold up forever. I use this board myself and prefer it over wood and plastic for easier cleaning and durability.
14. Or a set of colorful Tasty cookware made of nonstick ceramic you'll wish you discovered ages ago — reviewers who like All-Clad also adore this set. Ceramic gets nice and hot as you cook, and cleans up easily afterward!
15. An (you guessed it) All-Clad stainless-steel roasting pan that comes with a nonstick rack for all your turkey-basting, chicken-roasting needs! The heavy-gauge stainless steel on this pan has a warp-resistant bonded base for a lifetime of use.
16. A Simplehuman stainless-steel trashcan you'll find is worth the dough. Buying a kitchen trashcan isn't exactly the most thrilling purchase, but it helps to only have to do it once!
17. A 29-piece set of long-lasting cooking utensils so you can have quality tools to assist in creating all your delectable meals, for as long as you need them!
18. A Le Creuset enameled Dutch oven you'll make thousands of family meals in, because it is seriously built to last (and cooks like a gem). My partner inherited one of these from their grandma, and it is still going strong!
19. A 12-inch All-Clad frying pan that'll have you ghosting on your Teflon cookware, according to satisfied reviewers. You'll use this pan to flip, toss, fry, saute, braise, broil, and more — for life!
20. A Le Creuset grill pan designed for getting perfectly grilled steaks, fish, and asparagus on your stove top indoors. Reviewers say this pan is a lifer and that it even cooks better with age!
21. A classic Stanley thermos that's vacuum insulated, rust-proof, made with stainless steel and BPA-free materials, and WILL keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours. In other words, pour hot apple cider into this thermos at home and it'll still be piping hot hours later when you go apple picking or camping this fall!
22. And a 9-piece Le Creuset cookware set that'll cover all your cooking needs for a lifetime and then some, so consider this buy an investment for the whole family!
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