Beyond the Basics: A Roundup of My Essential Kitchen Tools

Beyond the essential and typically equipped kitchen tools the every day cook needs, here is what I can't do without in my kitchen.

• Sharp scissors
• Cast-iron cookware
• Juice squeezer
• Wooden spoons
• Microplane zester/grater
• Parchment paper
• Glass food containers for leftovers
• Flour sack dish towels
• Sturdy wire whisks - small, medium and large
• A trusty scrapper
• Knife sharpener

Tell me what kitchen tools you can't do without? Email them to me at: kerrydunnington@verizon.net. When you do, you will be eligible to win one of my award winning cookbooks.