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Cookbooks
Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World
This book was my introduction to vegan baking. Fun, simple and delicious vegan cupcakes! No one will even know they’re vegan!
Heavenly Vegan Dals and Curries
Flavorful and vibrant recipes from Rahkee Yadav’s kitchen. My go to for plant based Indian cooking,
The King Arthur Flour Baker’s Companion
A must for every baker’s bookshelf. A reference, cookbook and inspiration to aspiring and well seasoned bakers.
Sourdough Essentials
For accurate oven temperature monitoring, use the ThermoWorks DOT with an oven Air Probe. I have this attached (magnet) to the exterior of my oven and use it daily.
A baker’s most useful tool! The Thermapen delivers speed and accuracy in about one second! Use it to check the internal temperature of your baked sourdough before pulling it from the oven!
Lodge 10″ Deep Cast Iron Skillet/Lid
This is what I use to lid my 10″ cast iron skillet when baking sourdough bread. It allows the sourdough to rise high while creating that steamy environment for the perfect crust.
Small Kitchen Electrics
Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Smart Blender
Vitamix owner for over 10 years! Worth every penny, it’s high quality, works hard and does it all. Their customer service is the best!
Brevelle Smart Waffle Pro 2 Slice Maker
This effecient kitchen electric churns out beautiful Belgian style waffles. Its non stick surface makes for quick release and easy clean up!
Breville Sous Chef 12 C Food Processor
A work horse in the kitchen, it chops, dices, shreds and purees. It’ll even kneads dough!
Pantry Essentials
Organic White Whole Wheat Flour
A light whole wheat flour made from whole grains. It’s delicious in my baked recipes where I want a little more nutrition and nutty flavor.
When not making homemade oat flour, this is my go-to. Fine enough to sub up to 1/4 C in many baking recipes.
Garbanzo Bean (Chickpea) Flour
So versatile in the vegetarian and vegan kitchen, chickpea flour can act as a strong binding agent in many recipes. Delicious flavor and texture!
Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
Savory, spicy and fabulous in Mexican and Southwest cooking. Leftovers freeze with ease!
Bakeware & Baking Tools
Cookware
Cuisinart 10 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware
I’ve had my cuisinart set, similar to this one, for over 20 years. It’s been so durable. My favorite pan in this set is the large saute’ pan with lid.