My Cook Book Favorite Cooking Tools! Part 1

I have to posses my favorite cooking tools when I am in deep cooking mode! Yes I am a can "make do" and "go with the flow girl". However, my life is a roller coaster and these simple tools make it better! 

 The Rachel Ray Garbage Bowl. I know right, it's around $20 at Target and that is where the photo is from, however if you shop around you can find a deal!

I am telling you though, it comes in handy!

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 I am not sure if this is the actual bowl, however I have a bowl that looks like this and you could fit a small child inside. I once made a triple meat loaf recipe in there! It was crazy Love it!! Bought it at Target for around $20

 Pyrex 4cup, 2 cup and 1 cup glass measuring cups.

LOVE these guys!! I have used them for so many different jobs!! I have all 3 sizes I listed and could not live with out them!! Shop around you can find them any where! This one is from amazon, the link is below.

 http://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-Prepware-1-Quart-Measuring-Measurements/dp/B0000CFMZP/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1320117033&sr=8-4

 These are the William and Sonoma mixing bowl set. Now mine are all red. I love these guys! They are sturdy!! They pour to perfection!! I never make a spill even with a kitchen stampede of animals and children! Around $40 I got mine at their out let for a bit less. bought 2 sets!

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/melamine-4-piece-mixing-bowl-set-fall-colors/?catalogId=82&cm_src=AutoRel 

 Measuring cups and spoons.  Another William and Sonoma find!I know, I know all these brand names, however I am telling you these guys can take a beating!! They have survived 2 toddlers and several years of baking and still look great!!

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/empire-red-melamine-measuring-cups-and-spoons/?pkey=e|measuring%2Bcups|11|best|0|1|24||3&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-

This little guy can get any delicate baked good in one piece off the tray! I am telling you this tool can take a beating too and keep on cooking!

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/flexible-nylon-spatula-red/?pkey=e%7Cturners%2B%2526%2Bspatulas%7C48%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C4&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-

These spatulas can survive Southern Mans harsh cleaning methods and still look amazing! They Also are so smooth with their movements and have had amazing luck with them!

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/silicone-spatulas-and-spoonula/?pkey=e%7Cturners%2B%2526%2Bspatulas%7C48%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C9&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-

Another can not live with out! My Mom got me this for Christmas a few years ago, I thought why when I have the stand mixer. However I now, know why! SO MANY USES!! SO HANDY!

LOVE IT!!

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00888430000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3

And I can not live with out it's Big Mama! This was a wedding gift from my Mother and Nanny. It started Southern Man's and my's kitchen and have been a staple ever sense!

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00869284000P?keyword=ksm75wh&viewType=gal&sLevel=0&prop17=KSM75WH

I always say, the more you have of these babies the better!

http://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Recipe-Right-Piece-Cookie/dp/B000Q3D95Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1320118370&sr=8-3

CAN NOT LIVE WITH OUT THIS!!

http://www.reynoldspkg.com/reynoldskitchens/en/product.asp?cat_id=1337&prod_id=1799

Ok, well this is enough for now. Part 2 to come soon! It is amazing! I have been rejoicing in the fact that my marriage is about to hit the 10 year mark and I love the life and home we have built. It just blows me away what treasure I have been blessed with! Southern Man, our children and an amazing place to cook!

Blessings!