Most Frequently Used Tools

Jeff suggested I write a post on my favorite tools. I've been mulling about it for awhile and it is so difficult because there is so much! I look around my kitchen and get overwhelmed by the abundance of gadgets. I must note that most of what I see are gifts, very much appreciated gifts. From the luxurious single purpose apple peeler/corer/slicer ( from a friend, 2 years ago) and down to the the most basic thingamajigs such as liquid measuring cup (from a cousin, 12 years ago) have been given to me.

To simplify the selection process, I thought I'd feature the tools as Rosalind and I use them. We are about to make crepes and aptly enough, we will start with our most frequently used tools:

Whisk (Santa, 12 years ago). Whisking is the fastest, most efficient way to incorporate ingredients by hand.

Liquid Measuring Cup (4 cup capacity). Measure and mix ingredients in the same receptacle. Since it is made out of glass, we can pop it in the microwave to melt butter or chocolate if need be.

Dry measuring cups (Santa, 12 years ago). Besides using a scale, these are the most accurate measures of dry ingredients.