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Things I Love

Adjustable measuring spoons, my go-to rolling pin, and the spatula that just won’t quit- here’s my comprehensive list of baking must-haves!

Plus, they’re all organized in these fancy little kits! Just click on a product to see it larger. Also, you can click on a kit’s title to be taken to separate page for easier viewing.

Something as simple as cooling rack for your next batch of cookies can even be used as that extra styling touch in your food photography- like below!

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Almond Biscotti from Mimi Council’s “Cookies for Everyone” book!

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Click here to visit my kit page if you find navigating my baking essentials below to be rather troublesome! You’ll see everything here found there as well.

Have something you love you think I should be using?

If you have a favorite baking essential or ingredient you absolutely love and want me to know about- get in touch! I’d love to see what everyone’s using to elevate those bakes. I’m always on the hunt for that next great tool!

One of my favorite roundup articles for essentials is from Bon Appétit. They had an article “The BA Test Kitchen’s Gear of the Year” that was brilliant; it took everything within me not to clear my entire bank account. As one does whenever the BA Test Kitchen crew recommends something, right?

Some other great roundup’s I’ve loved are from Love & Olive Oil, as well as Sally’s Baking Addiction! Be sure to check them out below:

  • Baking Essentials: Must-Have Tools for Every Baker
  • 14 Kitchen Tools Every Baker Needs

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Josh here, nice to meet you!

As a self-taught baker, I’m always tackling new bakes and sharing recipes along the way. I hope you stick around and can find at least one thing here to brighten up your day.

Welcome and happy baking!

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