These are the things I genuinely use, cook with, and return to often. I’m sharing them here because they come up again and again in my writing about everyday life in France.
French Kitchen Essentials • Books I Recommend • Children’s Cooking Tools
A French-Inspired Kitchen: Simple, Everyday Essentials
Cast Iron Oval Casserole
Ceramic Gratin Baking Dishes
Le Creuset Heritage Butter Dish
Opinel No.8 Carbon Steel Knife
Porcelain Quiche Baking Dish
White Porcelain Ramekins
White Ceramic Salad Bowl
Wooden Salad Spoons
Peugot Pepper and Salt Mill Set
Glass Salt Cellar With Lid
Stainless Steel Saucepan With Lid
Carbon Steel Skillet For Oven Or Stove
Bread Loaf Pans, Set Of Two
Non-Stick Crepe Pan, Induction Compatible
Crepe Spatulas, Set Of Two
Le Creuset Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Stainless Steel Roasting Pan
Long Handle Wooden Spoon
French Cotton Kitchen Towels
Opinel Stainless Steel Bread Knife
Opinel Paring Knives For Everyday Use
Opinel Spreading And Butter Knife
Digital Kitchen Food Scale
Balloon Whisk 11-Inch, Non-Slip Handle
Silicone Spatula Set, Six Pieces
Flexible Silicone Spatulas, Set Of Two
Le Creuset Measuring Spoons
Opinel Vegetable Peeler
Le Creuset Wine Cooler Sleeve
Le Creuset Stoneware Spoon Rest
Books I recommend: French Culture, Food & Family Life
The New Paris
French Food At Home
The Only Street In Paris
The French Way
French Kids Eat Everything
A Platter Of Figs
The Eater Guide To Paris
Bringing Up Bebe
Toujours Provence
French Women Don’t Get Fat
Almost French
Lessons From Madame Chic
Fanny At Chez Panisse
In The French Kitchen With Kids
Gateau: The Simplicity Of French Cakes
Children’s Cooking Tools
Opinel Children’s 3-Piece Kitchen Set
Mini Whisk With Good Grip Handle
Measuring Cup Set, 5-Piece
Children’s Apron And Chef Hat
Eat Your Colors Toddler Board Book
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