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A collection of my favorite kitchen items that I love and use regularly in my own home. From simple stocking stuffers to larger collections, I hope this gives you ideas for that special loved one who loves being in the kitchen!

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Gifts under $10

1. Bench Scraper: Great for scraping, cutting, and shaping bread dough; perfect essential gift for a bread baker.
   
   
2. Biscuit Cutters: Variety of sizes to ensure consistent size and shape for even baking! I use these for more than just biscuits; you can use them for sugar cookies, to round out baked cookies, scones, doughnuts, and more!
   
   
3. Danish Dough Whisk: My go to whisk when making breads – especially my sourdough bread! This is ideal for mixing delicate doughs without overworking the gluten. This one is dishwasher safe. If you want a gorgeous, durable, handcrafted wooden one, Barlow and Co has one. Use code LOSKITCHEN for 10% off.
   
   
4. Pastry Brush: A brush used to apply glazes, washes, or melted butter to pastries and baked goods. It ensures even distribution and a beautiful finish. Perfect stocking stuffer!
   
   
5. Round Parchment Paper: These are seriously life-changers! Pre-cut circles of parchment paper used to line baking pans and prevent sticking. No more cutting and measuring to fit the pan just right!
   
   
6. Bread Sling: These are used to support and shape loaves of bread during proofing and baking. It helps maintain shape and prevents the loaf from sticking to the proofing basket or baking surface. I use every time with my loaves of sourdough bread.
   
   
7. Ateco Cake Scraper: Perfect stocking stuffer for those cake decorators! It’s used to smooth and decorate with frostings, crumb coats, and ganache on cakes and pastries.
   
   
8. Offset Straight Edge Spatula: Perfect stocking stuffer for those cake decorators! Ideal for spreading frostings, icing cakes, and scraping bowls.
   
   
9. Flour Duster: A tool used to lightly dust surfaces with flour, preventing dough from sticking. It helps maintain a clean workspace and ensures accurate measurements. I also use this as a powdered sugar duster for that finishing touch on a pastry. My kids think it’s fun dusting sugar on their German pancakes.
   
   
10. Measuring Spoons: A set of spoons used to measure volume amounts of dry and liquid ingredients. The best part is they stack and magnetize together making my drawer nice and tidy. AND this comes with a leavener tool (to level the ingredients perfectly) which I think is the cool plus!
    
    
11. Oven Thermometer: I use this in my oven ALL THE TIME. It ensures accurate baking temperatures and consistent results- knowing that my temperatures are correct is a must as a baker. Shatterproof lens and stainless steel too!
    

Gifts under $25

1. 6” Round Cake Pans: I love Fat Daddio’s brand for cake pans like these- super durable, and heats cake evenly throughout. Perfect size for single tier layered cakes. I use their 8″ size commonly as well.
   
   
2. Wooden Cake Stand: This is the cake stand I have in my kitchen. It looks and feels so nice, and is only $20!
   
   
3. 8.5×4.5” Bread Pan: A rectangular baking pan used to bake loaves of bread. The specific dimensions of this pan are ideal for standard-sized loaves.
   
   
4. Geometry Towels (35% Off Code: LORIV15): Geometry towels are a great choice for anyone who wants a high-quality, stylish, and functional kitchen towel. These towels can absorb up to 7 times their weight in liquid, making them perfect for cleaning up spills and drying dishes. They dry quickly, reducing the risk of mildew and odors. 
   
   
5. Measuring Cups: A set of cups used to measure precise amounts of dry ingredients. They ensure accurate measurements for consistent baking and cooking results.
   
   
6. Straight Edge Spatula: A versatile tool with a flat, rigid blade and a handle. It’s perfect for smoothing frostings, spreading fillings, lifting and flipping foods, and scraping bowls and pans. Great stocking stuffer!
   
   
7. Oval Banneton: Proofing bowl, great for artisan breads. The round is most traditional, but I love the shape for oval as it makes for evenly sliced pieces that make for great sandwiches and the right size for toasting. The circular ones are a classic as well!
   
   
8. Redmond Real Salt (15% Off Code: LOSKITCHEN): There is a difference between salts- taste especially. I swear by this brand of salt. I only use this brand for my baked goods, but also for cooking meals for my family.
   
   
9. Silicone Baking Mat: Dishwasher-safe, high quality silicone pastry mat. Perfect for handling dough, making pies, biscuits, etc.
   
   
10. Cooling Rack: A dishwasher-safe wire rack used to cool baked goods, allowing air to circulate and preventing moisture buildup. This helps maintain a crisp texture and prevents sogginess in baked goods. I love using these for my cakes and cookies, and it fits perfectly into my half sheet baking pans, great for cooking up bacon in the oven.
    
    
11. Sheet Pan Lids: These lids specifically designed to fit my favorite sheet pans. They can be used to cover food while baking or to store leftovers. They help keep food fresh and protect against spills.
    
    
12. Bread Lame: Tool to create beautiful designs on bread and help control the rise and expansion of the bread while baking. Designed to be straight OR curved angle for bread scoring. Perfect stocking stuffer! I love this wooden UFO style one as well.
    
    
13. 4 Tbsp Cookie Scoop: Large cookie scoop that is the PERFECT quantity for filling muffin tins, making perfect sized meatballs, and large cookies. Great stocking stuffer for anyone who loves making cookies! I use this size more than a standard 2 Tbsp. cookie scoop!
    

Gifts under $50

1. Standard Muffin Tin: Used to bake muffins, cupcakes, and other small treats. It ensures even baking and easy removal of baked goods. Will fit most sized ovens. This brand is amazing to conduct heat evenly and is extremely durable. Plus it is truly COMPLETELY nonstick. I NEVER coat them with a propellant spray and they slide right out.
   
   
2. Plastic Scale: This plastic scale is used to weigh ingredients accurately. It’s essential for precise baking and cooking, especially when following recipes that call for specific weights. Cheaper, durable. and less prone to breakage than a glass scale but equally as great in function.
   
   
3. Bread Bag: Reusable bag used to store bread. It allows the bread to breathe, preventing mold and maintaining freshness.
   
   
4. Glass Scale: I use scales every time I bake. I know I get the exact measurements for any ingredient I need by using a scale over measuring cups or spoons. This one is great because it is super easy to clean and can measure up to 15 pounds.
   
   
5. Lodge Dutch Oven: A versatile, heavy-duty pot made of cast iron. It’s perfect for slow cooking, braising, roasting, and baking. Cast iron retains heat well, ensuring even cooking and a crispy crust. I use mine for making a perfect crust on my sourdough breads.
   
   
6. Sheet Pans: Essential kitchen equipment for any level baker. Used for roasting vegetables and meats, baking cookies and other sweet rolls. They’re versatile and essential for many baking and roasting tasks. I use this daily!
   
   
7. Trig Kitchen Towels: High-quality Geometry kitchen towel dupes known for their durability, absorbency, and stylish designs. They’re perfect for drying dishes, cleaning surfaces, and adding a touch of elegance to your kitchen and at such a good price.
   
   
8. Pullman Pan: A long, narrow loaf pan used for baking Pullman loaves. It produces a dense, evenly baked loaf with a distinctive square shape.
   
   
9. Barlow & Co Bottle Whisk (10% Off Code: LOSKITCHEN): A unique whisk designed to fit inside bottles and jars. It’s perfect for mixing sauces, dressings, and marinades directly in the container.
   
   
10. 9×13” Pan: A standard-sized rectangular baking pan used for a variety of dishes, including sweet rolls, brownies or cakes, and sheet pan dinners/casseroles.
    
    
11. HeyJune Jewelry (20% Off Code: LOSKITCHEN): Stylish and affordable jewelry, perfect for everyday wear or special occasions – I wear mine everyday (in fact I rarely take mine off). Their pieces are often minimalist and modern, and literally perfect. 
    
    
12. 24-Well Muffin Tin: A baking pan with 24 individual cups. It’s great for portion control and experimenting with different flavors. Like the rest of their brand, perfect nonstick. Never have to spray and the muffins slide right now. My kids love them for their lunches!
    

Top Gifts

1. Bosch Stand Mixer ($120 Off Code: LOSKITCHEN): I use my Bosch DAILY. It is definitely an essential equipment in my kitchen. This has a 6.5 QT mixing bowl (can mix up to 34 dozen cookies- That’s a lot of cookies!). It has a 3 year warranty.
   
   
2. Vessi Shoes: Waterproof and so comfortable. I wear these on long baking days whether in my own kitchen or when teaching classes because they’re comfy and I know they’ll wash up well!
   
   
3. Sourdough Bundle (10% Off Code: GIFT): This bundle includes my Sourdough Cookbook, a packet of dried sourdough starter, and a plastic bench scraper. Great gift for those who either want to start learning about Sourdough or have been making sourdough for years!
   
   
4. Cake Turntable: Cast iron heavy duty turn table. Perfect for decorating cakes with ease! Highly recommend this one for those cake decorators in your life!
   
   
5. Misen Bread Knife:  I swear by the Missen brand of knives. These are a set of high-performance knives made from premium steel. They’re sharp, durable, and comfortable to use. I use this bread knife every time I want to slice into my homemade breads.
   
   
6. Nutrimill Wheat Grinder($70 Off Code: LOSKITCHEN): Grinds wheat, beans, popcorn, etc. I use this to grind my own wheat to use in my breads, muffins, pancakes, etc. 1200 watt motor.
   
   
7. KitchenAid Stand Mixer: A great kitchen appliance that can mix, knead, and whip ingredients with ease. I know that these are great for those bakers who make cakes, quick breads, cookies, frostings. For primarily bread making, I prefer the Bosch linked above, but for cake and meringue mixers, this is a great all purpose mixer.
   
   
8. Sourdough Course (10% Off Code: GIFT):  My comprehensive online course that teaches you how to make delicious sourdough bread from scratch easily. It covers everything from feeding your starter to shaping and baking the perfect loaf. I will be with you every step of the way during this course!
   
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9. All-Clad Cookware Set: A high-quality cookware set made from durable stainless steel. It’s perfect for everyday cooking and can withstand high heat and heavy use.
   
   
10. Misen Knife Set: I swear by the Misen brand of knives. These are a set of high-performance knives made from premium steel. They’re sharp, durable, and comfortable to use. This set would be perfect for gift for those home cooks of all levels.