New to Italian cooking? Grab my beginner must-haves.
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Such a practical kitchen tool; just place it over the sink to rinse and drain pasta, rice, vegetables, or fruit without holding the colander. The expandable handles fit different sink sizes, and the fine mesh makes it especially useful for smaller ingredients too.
A simple, classic rolling pin that’s smooth and really easy to handle. The tapered shape gives you great control, making it perfect for rolling out pizza, pasta, pies, cookies, and more.
A classic kitchen tool that just works! Perfect for pizza, pasta, or baking, and one of those simple tools that makes everything feel a bit more traditional.
Basically everything you need in one purchase! A full set of silicone cooking tools with beautiful wooden handles, safe for nonstick cookware, plus a holder to keep everything together.
Cute, colorful, and super practical for everyday cooking. They come in different sizes with lids, making them perfect for prepping, storing leftovers, or going straight from the fridge to the table.
A simple tool that makes slicing veggies so much faster and easier. It comes with three interchangeable blades for different cuts and works perfectly for potatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, carrots, and more.
A sleek all-in-one set with everything you need — safe for non-stick pans and comes with a holder to keep your counter clean and organized.
Practical set with different shapes and sizes for all your meal prep needs — perfect for storing, reheating, and organizing leftovers. Two containers come with a built-in glass divider, making it easy to keep foods separate in the same box.
One of those kitchen tools I use for everything—soups, sauces, purées, pesto, and quick blending.
A kitchen classic for a reason! I use mine for bread and focaccia dough, cakes, cookies, and pretty much anything that requires mixing or kneading. And the Almond Cream color is just beautiful enough to leave on the counter.
The bigger, more powerful option for anyone who bakes a lot or works with larger batches. Perfect for bread and focaccia dough, cakes, cookies, and all those recipes where you need a little more capacity and muscle.
A simple tool I use all the time! not just for mashed potatoes, but especially for making gnocchi. Sturdy, easy to use, and one of those basic kitchen tools that’s always good to have.
Three different sizes for pretty much everything, grating Parmesan, zesting lemons, or working with garlic, ginger, and spices. Simple, sharp, and one of those tools I’m constantly reaching for.
A beautiful stainless steel set that covers pretty much all your everyday cooking, from pasta and sauces to sautéing, soups, and more. A great choice if you want one solid cookware set that you’ll actually use every day
Sharp, precise, and easy to handle—perfect for trimming and cutting meat, poultry, or fish. The flexible blade makes it easier to work around bones and get clean, controlled cuts with less waste.
A kitchen scale is a must for baking, especially when following Italian or European recipes in grams. This one is simple, compact, and easy to use, exactly what you need without anything fancy.
For when you want a kitchen scale that’s useful but also looks beautiful sitting on the counter. The vintage design gives the kitchen a little personality, and it weighs up to 11 lbs—no batteries needed.
A practical all-in-one knife set with everything you need for everyday cooking, from chopping vegetables to slicing meat and bread. A great option if you want to cover all the basics in one purchase.
A great everyday board — sturdy, the perfect size, and easy to use. It has handles, a juice groove to keep things clean, and doubles as a serving board, so you can go straight from prep to table.
Simple, beautiful, and one of those tools you’ll use constantly. The long handle is perfect for soups, sauces, and stews, while the acacia wood is gentle on your pots and pans.
Food-safe, strong, and super practical for messy kitchen prep, especially when working with meat, dough, or anything you don’t want all over your hands. Just make sure to choose the right size for you.
A simple way to finally make your spice cabinet look organized. The glass jars come with bamboo lids and plenty of labels, so everything is easy to find—and they look beautiful sitting out in the kitchen too.
One of my favorite little time-savers—I use it whenever I need to quickly chop onions, garlic, herbs, or veggies for a sauté. Small, easy to clean, and perfect for quick everyday prep.
A simple tool for lighter, more even cooking — perfect for salads, roasting, grilling, or the air fryer. Easy to use and a nice little upgrade for everyday cooking.
One of the classic Italian flours for homemade pizza. Finely milled and perfect for creating a soft, elastic dough with that light, airy crust we all want from a good pizza night.
A must-have if you love making fresh pasta at home. This finely milled durum wheat semolina is perfect for pasta dough, but I also use it for dusting pizza and bread dough to help prevent sticking.
A finely milled Italian flour made for cakes, cookies, crostate, and shortbread-style doughs. A great one to keep in the pantry when you want that delicate, tender texture in your baking.
A great yeast to keep on hand if you make pizza, focaccia, or bread regularly. A little goes a long way, and it pairs perfectly with Caputo flours for all your homemade doughs.
My number one everyday Italian coffee choice—smooth, rich, and beautifully balanced. This 100% Arabica blend is one I always come back to for a really good coffee at home.
asically everything you need to start making sourdough at home in one kit. It comes with proofing baskets, a starter jar, bread lame, scrapers, whisk, baking mat, and more—a great option if you’re starting from zero.
