Cooking Supplies
Assume standard kitchen kit is available: knives, cutting boards, baking sheets, mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, a stand or hand mixer, stovetop and oven.
Equipment
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pellet smoker | Used for low-and-slow cooks; easy to hold temp while WFH |
| 6-cup muffin tin | Standard size |
| Pasta maker | Makes fettuccine and spaghetti; can also roll dough for hand-cut noodles |
| Pressure canner | For pressure canning low-acid foods like broth, stock, and vegetables |
Pantry & Fridge Staples
Things usually on hand — worth noting for recipe suggestions.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Heavy cream | Default dairy; no milk typically on hand |
| Vanilla bean paste | Preferred over extract |
| Unsalted butter | |
| Olive oil | |
| Kosher salt |
Notes
- No milk — use heavy cream as substitute (straight swap or thin with water if needed)