You shouldn’t buy more stuff unless you need it. I get asked all the time for specific recommendations, so here are my favorites that I continue to buy more of or can’t live without. Feel free to leave a comment or drop a note in the chat if you’re ever looking for something not linked here! I always want to share the things I genuinely use and love.
Kitchen Tools
NutriBullet - The small blender I use for quick dressings and sauces.
Waring Commercial Grade Blender - This is an investment but I’ve used mine at least once or twice a day for 9 years.
Cutting Board - I love this cutting board. It doesn’t warp and can go in the dishwasher.
Fish Spatula - I use this all the time, especially with stainless steel pans.
Tongs & Mini Tongs - Tongs are one of my go-to kitchen tools for everything from searing meats to making toast.
Slotted Spoon - A must-have for soup season.
Spatula - I love this one for sautéeing onions.
Ladle - Adi found this one which skims the fat off the top of soups and stews. It’s great.
Silicone Spatulas - Perfect for scraping bowls and jars.
Jar Opener - You’ll never need help opening a jar again.
Chip Clips - They take no space and keep everything fresh.
Le Creuset Pepper Mill - I love how easy to use this is.
Smeg Kettle - You can have boiling water in 30 seconds with one of these.
Victorinox Paring Knives - We always have these on our counter.
Microplane - You need one.
Dish Towels - If you’re trying to use less paper towels, you need these. I just throw it over my shoulder and go.
Misen Knife - My current fave knife.
Shun Knife - My OG knife that people ask about all the time.
Thermapen - This is an investment but it makes taking meat temperature easy.
Juicer - Get the most out of your lemons. Groceries are expensive.
Ingredients & Supplements
Vanilla Paste - The number 1 question I get in comments and DMs is what vanilla I use. It’s the best.
Ground Up Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Nut Butter - I swear by this cashew/almond butter, made by a female-founded company in Oregon. And they gave me a discount code for you! Use code MELISSA10 for 10% off your first order.
Kosterina Green Goddess - I worked with the Kosterina team to create this incredible oil inspired by the Green Goddess.
Metagenics - These keep me sane (IYKYK).
KOS Spirulina Powder - I don’t use this every day, but it encourages me to drink more water when I do.
Gruns Gummy Bear Vitamins - I got these for my kids to give them extra vitamins.
Re-Lyte Electrolytes - These are made with my favorite salt and boost immunity while hydrating.
Turmeric Pills - I’m convinced these pills are why my skin glows.
Gaia Herbs Quick Defense - Our local medicine man recommended this for us to take whenever we feel a cold coming on. It’s expensive but it works.
Osea - My hands get so cracked and dry especially in winter because I do dishes all the time. This is a lifesaver.
Bonafide Bone Broth - My secret for adding extra protein to meals.
Thank you for all the great recommendations! My Amazon cart is happy!!! I saw you use that awesome can opener that I wanted as well but didn’t see it on this list!! Thank you again!!
How many of turmeric pills do you take?