Don’t buy these items.
Or perhaps youre getting married and wondering what to and what not to register for.
What are the essentials?
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Here are some things most people dont need in their kitchens, according to professional chefs.
But there are certain types you dont need and are likely better off without.
Many heat-resistant and non-heat-resistant spatulas look exactly the same.
Food expert Lisa Mauriello also tells me it’s best to toss those stainless steel spatulas.
I always opt for silicone spatulas for flipping.
Leave the stainless steel to the pros so you won’t scratch your cookware."
The days of having fine china for holidays and special occasions are over.
We tend to collect way too much stuff, especially in our kitchens.
You wont use anything else, says Steve Chiappetti, executive chef of the Albert restaurant in Chicago.
Specialty Kitchen Gadgets
Kitchen gadgets can be enticing purchases because we think they’ll be time savers.
But do we really end up using them?
Alon Langleib, culinary director at TAP & Bitters in New Jersey, says we dont.
Dont waste your money.
Just use your wine cork, he says.
Or better yet, enjoy that last glass and finish the bottle.
