# Cooking tools you can’t live without! **URL:** \ **Category:** Unrelated Discussion\ **Created:** [June 21, 2019, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252 "2019-06-21T00:21:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Saber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saber/32/52611_2.png) [@Saber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saber)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/1 "2019-06-21T00:21:01Z")
A good Castiron skillet. A good chefs knife. (I’m always open to giving advise and recommending a good knife of any kind at most price points) Grill Charcoal, then gas. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyo\_Master1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo_master1/32/1175_2.png) [@Yoyo\_Master1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Master1)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/2 "2019-06-21T00:22:05Z")
Chopsticks and a wok ---
**Author:** ![Saber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saber/32/52611_2.png) [@Saber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saber)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/3 "2019-06-21T00:22:51Z")
I miss having a gas stove, I want to really be able to use a wok again. ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/4 "2019-06-21T00:26:22Z")
uhh… money? To buy prepared food from others? :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Egon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/egon/32/53004_2.png) [@Egon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Egon)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/5 "2019-06-21T00:35:27Z")
“Once you go Air Fryer, you never go back.” - _Julia Child_ ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/6 "2019-06-21T00:35:36Z")
I have a full set of well-loved cast iron pans, and the rest are stainless steel. It took me a minute to unlock the secrets of using cast iron, but I can now cook potatoes and eggs in a cast iron skillet without them sticking 🤙🏻 What would you reccomend as a cheap knife set? ---
**Author:** ![Egon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/egon/32/53004_2.png) [@Egon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Egon)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/7 "2019-06-21T00:51:58Z")
I’ll stay away from the obvious. Some of the underestimated tools I use regularly are - Stainless Mixing Bowl & Whisk - We’re Big on pancakes - A few cutting boards - gotta separate the meat and fruits people - Rice cooker - yes any fool can cook rice, but to able too cook the rice without taking up stove real estate and knowing it’ll stay hot without burning is a real help - A well stocked spice rack - because salt and pepper alone won’t win Master Chef I do all of the cooking, and I kicked butt at single man life so I learned how to impress a woman and feed myself on a budget. The thing that takes the most effort is getting the timing right so that everything gets served hot. ---
**Author:** ![MattB](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattb/32/14529_2.png) [@MattB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattB)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 12:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/8 "2019-06-21T00:56:04Z")
I’ve got a favorite old spatula, like from the late 1980’s. It’s just a fairly cheap Bonny USA with white plastic handle, metal neck and smallish rounded rectangle business end, slotted and red. We have become one. Sure, I can use another spatula, but this one is just the right size for getting into tight spaces and under little pancakes etc. It’s firm, so I can scrape with it or cut something that’s too big a piece in the pan. I don’t like to start a meal without it, but reluctantly will. “Dang, where’s the red one?” ---
**Author:** ![Nathan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nathan/32/191605_2.png) [@Nathan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nathan)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/9 "2019-06-21T01:19:22Z")
A good thermometer. I’m partial to my [Thermapen](https://www.thermoworks.com/Thermapen-Mk4?gclid=CjwKCAjw3azoBRAXEiwA-_64Oo4jyTTPE7zV765lUhkyL_VPD40-ud6otPFT5g0mu4JwiSAzUv-SXBoCyD8QAvD_BwE) ---
**Author:** ![Saber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saber/32/52611_2.png) [@Saber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saber)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 1:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/10 "2019-06-21T01:37:20Z")
You could hire me as your privet chef just saying ---
**Author:** ![Saber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saber/32/52611_2.png) [@Saber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saber)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/11 "2019-06-21T01:39:26Z")
Define me a budget and I’ll build an appropriate set, as most out there come with way too much crap you don’t need. And any must haves like shears? ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/12 "2019-06-21T01:48:31Z")
Uhh, idk 40 bucks? Don’t laugh ---
**Author:** ![Saber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saber/32/52611_2.png) [@Saber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saber)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/13 "2019-06-21T01:57:55Z")
Ok give me like half an hour it’s going to be essentials ok? But it’s going to be good knives that if well taken care of will last. ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/14 "2019-06-21T01:59:05Z")
No rush, thanks man! ---
**Author:** ![Jhammond93](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhammond93/32/53095_2.png) [@Jhammond93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhammond93)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/15 "2019-06-21T02:14:23Z")
Cast irons for sure Good knives Metal Cake tester for meats Gas stove Wood/ charcoal grill ---
**Author:** ![Jhammond93](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhammond93/32/53095_2.png) [@Jhammond93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhammond93)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/16 "2019-06-21T02:16:09Z")
Man that’s tough!! @Saber that is quite the challenge! ---
**Author:** ![shatterFX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shatterfx/32/66476_2.png) [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 2:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/17 "2019-06-21T02:17:48Z")
Cast iron frying pan and grill top Roasting pan and crock pot A good frying pan and my favorite spatula for breakfast A good, sharp chef’s knife ---
**Author:** ![Saber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saber/32/52611_2.png) [@Saber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saber)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/18 "2019-06-21T02:19:50Z")
A couple of old school Old Hickory , high carbon so they take a little work to keep up. But You can pass them down for years. ---
**Author:** ![Jhammond93](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhammond93/32/53095_2.png) [@Jhammond93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhammond93)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/19 "2019-06-21T02:20:29Z")
You can buy them brand new still if I’m not mistaken. Definitely can’t beat 1095 carbon steel! ---
**Author:** ![Saber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saber/32/52611_2.png) [@Saber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saber)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252/20 "2019-06-21T02:32:25Z")
[Smkw.com](http://Smkw.com) has them. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cooking-tools-you-can-t-live-without/304252.md?page=2)