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Staub 4 Quart Cocotte
These go on sale for a great price each winter at Sur La Table. Vicki gave me this one a few years ago and we use it all the time. 4 quarts is a good size for two people, even if we’re entertaining. It makes enough for six people (although that fills it right up).…
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Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker
My son gave me this for Father’s Day a few years ago, and it has revolutionized my knives. I don’t have good sharpening skills, but with this you don’t need them. A purist might scoff, but I don’t care. My knives are razor sharp (shaved my arm) and slicing is a pleasure. Here’s a link.
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Lodge 12″ Cast Iron Skillet
This is a mainstay of our kitchen. Really heavy, but absolutely dependable for even heat and great cooking. We use it every week with the matching lid. The skillet is the L10SK3, and the lid is the L10SC3. Be aware that the lid costs about as much as the skillet.
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Tojiro Fuji Cutlery Stainless Steel Chinese-Style Cleaver
This thing is cheap (under $50), easy to sharpen to a razor edge, balanced well, and has a nice curve to the blade. I really enjoy using it.
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