5 Essential items for the Homestead Kitchen

When I started cooking from scratch several years ago, I quickly realized I needed some essential tools to get the job done! Let me show you my 5 essential items for the Homestead kitchen.

The very first of those items I purchased was Cast Iron. I have acquired many pieces since, but, for someone just starting with from scratch cooking, a 10 inch skillet will be all you need. Cast iron is a lifetime purchase if you maintain it and care for it properly. You can saute, braise, deep fry, and bake with cast iron. It’s a treasure in our homestead kitchen!

The next essential item is a good mixing bowl, preferably, a big enough to use for bread proofing and mixing all sorts of recipes. I use a vintage stoneware bowl and have 2 pyrex mixing bowls as well.

Every homestead kitchen needs some good wooden utensils. I bought mine from a company in West Virginia. They are hand made from solid wood and are a lifetime purchase if cared for properly. I have some cheaper ones, but, my high quality ones I reach for the most!

The next item seems obvious, but, you need a good turner(preferably metal) to use with your cast iron. Mine came from Rada and it’s the only one I ever use!

Next on the list is a good knife. I’ve heard said a sharp knife is a safe knife! So, as long as you have a decent quality knife and keep it sharpened, you will be good to go to prep all your ingredients. Mine knife is also from Rada and I use it at least once a day but usually twice.

The final item is a good quality cutting board. My husband made mine and I cherish it and use it well! I also have one from the same company I purchased my wooden utensils from. I prefer a handle and solid wood. As with the other items, as long as you care for it, it will last forever!

Well, I hope this gave you some inspiration for a few essential items to get started cooking from scratch in your kitchen! Click below for the full corresponding video!

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