What pieces of kitchen equipment do you consider essential ?

Odd question i know. But here's the thing.

I've moved house or living quarters so many times i haven't always had the time or the chance to take everything i have with me.
Consequently i'm amazed at the value of a good kettle and a sandwich toaster !

These things i've had for years ! And their use has been amazing !
The sandwich toaster has different plates so i can make toasted sandwiches; waffles; toast; cook meats; fish; veggies.....endless !

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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

I have two items I am using quite a bit. A convection bowl cooker, it saves energy compared to baking in an oven and does not create smoke when broiling meats the way an oven broiler does. Also my ceramic- plate flip waffle maker. I can make waffles, brownies, cornbread, hash brown potatoes, etc in it. Easier than making pancakes.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@cherokeepatti I have a 'Slow cooker'. Big ceramic thing that sits in a case.
You fill it with anything from meat and veggies to a roasting joint and it cooks really slowly.
Supposedly with the same amount of power as a low watt lightbulb !

Actually that was another good investment now i think about it !

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@Picklebobble2I have to a couple of them, a large one and a medium size one. They are excellent for making beans, cooks them just right as long as you have enough water. Can make roast chicken, stew, chili, etc love them