Essentials

Bare Bones Basics...

set of skillets in various sizes
omelet pan
cast iron skillet(s)
stock pot
roasting pans of various size
Microplane zester
Microplane Microslicer
Oxo Peelers
Sharp knives
Box Grater
Saucepans
Baking Sheets

Open Mind


If You Like...

Cedar Planks for cooking
Cooking Stone for Pizza and Bread
Immersion Blender
Food Processor

For the Pantry...

Olive Oil (extra virgin, and a high quality extra virgin for finishing off dishes)
Sea Salt (regular and varieties, ie Himalayan, smoked, Lava salt)
Essential spices: granulated garlic, peppercorns, smoked paprika, oregano, rosemary, thyme, fennel seeds, clove, coriander seed, cumin, cardamon, cinnamon, allspice, whole nutmeg)
Vinegars:
Balsamic Vinegar (aged)
White Balsamic
Red and White Wine Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar
Cooking Spray
Canola Oil

From the Mill...

Flour from local grower and mill (Stone ground wheat, white, buckwheat,etc)
Stone Ground Corn Meal
Wheat Berries
Oatmeal and Spelt
Cracked Wheat

Produce Must Haves...

Garlic
Onion
These are the first for just about every savory dish, then add seasonal as they are available

Dairy...

Goat Cheese from Family Farms Creamery, co-op in Pittsburgh Farm Market: http://www.familyfarmscreamery.com/
Wine Cheese from Orwell: http://mayfieldroadcreamery.com/
Feta de Provence from Keswick Creamery: http://keswickcreamery.com/AboutTheFarm.html
Pecorino Di Sardo, Parmiggiano Reggiano, Cacciocavallo: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Molisana-Italian-Foods/265540110154159

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