So, using this list of the "top ten cooking tools a chef needs" as an inspiration, I have interpreted the guidelines to make own my list.
10. Durable non-plastic oil/vinegar cruets and spice containers
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Easy, thanks to World Market. This even comes with spices already in it.
9. Tough wood and plastic cutting boards
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIEeEaIk9Dpj2IkRQbUid9KVxIccvpQJFcLsh5S5rJs8bBiycrUDdyTPzcifnK6-LHQCAZGTOnv8aME6LhXpH-S6muT54Acfxd6yBht863e2RXdk7quCv0QXt1Y9tT8o0KVU/s320/cutting+board.jpg)
Wood is always pretty, but nothing compares to stripes.
8. Multiple non-stick-safe spatulas and stirring spoons
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTlteknmcKySP1UuSEDaHqw_JATNn4RDUFwsMIy3ffQu9EyY2fkOX437lNZbeaYVLsUj5i5y0sS91qW3oa33hiFLWm1yXo5aHPuaeGPdq5ivPSUb9tZtwVV0yqWUSOLcZKLUg/s320/spatulas.jpg)
You can't mess with the simple design of a spatula, but a little barnyard motif never hurt anyone.
7. Sharp peeler
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCyui7EHL3zILk92SnXHzSS1rTvXcBgChfgLCj_j0dYrgWaywL9xW3vDg7BQ1YAU-9PFUL6wYkdEtS-yFPINeYbJF9cvQg9yPpLyQUoTkCHKW8RWEd9g8UBo2Xqnu1dTCjso/s320/bird+peeler.jpg)
Hands down. Cutest. Peeler. Ever.
6. Sharp can opener
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjxVTQFtcsGABU9hsdVdLM9gYK5Z2FqcRmm0up5QKza97oYFjeXmGJ2ShbN0MgETR6jLz8bW9WqU7rrHO7cyxTUaslv1m7_6P7o3P7wZBsKTUjE7Fgorvrru4lHdNKht6Mcc/s320/toucan.jpg)
5. High-quality boning knife
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2-yXZp__4oyHWyhSVa7XtyXrr-XaP0hQc93d4ksonQGldfMI2A8XhOK4qze0qVnCYtZ9yqq-HX_hEdUr7Cm1JRIx5U-Tzcac2IrHF4XG7zTvO2GQ4Cz1GL5BoeM8e7ax-xN4/s320/boning+knife.jpg)
Cute? No. Beautiful? Yes.
4. Forged chef's knife
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihTBdHcxJvcjbWTwcWIJSxd5my1UzAvsgV-0PVjvxHN95s2vs-h98vyWfLvY6Qv9aA7h9iyKumXbqogUeepZMbdoX7jNxmycmM5bVAHp0KuikUgVIot14m_L1xyeMweZQ2_uo/s320/knife2.jpg)
Of course you know I think Bob Kramer's line of knives for Shun are the most beautiful. I heart them.
3. Pyrex glass measuring cups
Pyrex doesn't really change their design very much, but remember these measuring cups?
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEharj5p4EqgKYP8bW6dl1wIbsE-NlulsGACFSDAs2ekx_-q0ZddxzPnzevE3P3j5cz7LqAtO2fwnX0PuDPG3aeJ3lKkWwtqwINvR87G7uDbvEVJPN3mK_FlZstSlBOhY2JlXmA/s320/cups3.jpg)
2. KitchenAid mixer
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPGELfULwxZaQih77A5alsFvExIxWtxXMENVwtBDyn-EkHNrSWmIxY3mwY78IjEsFM8o_SS6wccmSIlhZsmToKelD8IbWyP1k7Wbh4f6TET9oAZH8zRip78yuqs_ckGkD8fzs/s320/mixer.jpg)
You really get the punch of amazing color when you see them all together.
1. Quality pots and pans
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqqEqQK3-9-r7pt3BlKzb2bnsu1-RlC4WVdgdowO_YJnQqK53oQoiG-LeGOibUPXg_4OmU92-rsGr0AXi47cmUn8wtHZeA6vceeZsmx-5IxSJd7J2l_CANpgF29TjPZ6Ui50/s320/creuset.jpg)
Le Creuset is easily the prettiest set of pots and pans you can get. Also perhaps the awesomest. Mix and match!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihTBdHcxJvcjbWTwcWIJSxd5my1UzAvsgV-0PVjvxHN95s2vs-h98vyWfLvY6Qv9aA7h9iyKumXbqogUeepZMbdoX7jNxmycmM5bVAHp0KuikUgVIot14m_L1xyeMweZQ2_uo/s320/knife2.jpg)
Of course you know I think Bob Kramer's line of knives for Shun are the most beautiful. I heart them.
3. Pyrex glass measuring cups
Pyrex doesn't really change their design very much, but remember these measuring cups?
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEharj5p4EqgKYP8bW6dl1wIbsE-NlulsGACFSDAs2ekx_-q0ZddxzPnzevE3P3j5cz7LqAtO2fwnX0PuDPG3aeJ3lKkWwtqwINvR87G7uDbvEVJPN3mK_FlZstSlBOhY2JlXmA/s320/cups3.jpg)
2. KitchenAid mixer
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPGELfULwxZaQih77A5alsFvExIxWtxXMENVwtBDyn-EkHNrSWmIxY3mwY78IjEsFM8o_SS6wccmSIlhZsmToKelD8IbWyP1k7Wbh4f6TET9oAZH8zRip78yuqs_ckGkD8fzs/s320/mixer.jpg)
You really get the punch of amazing color when you see them all together.
1. Quality pots and pans
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqqEqQK3-9-r7pt3BlKzb2bnsu1-RlC4WVdgdowO_YJnQqK53oQoiG-LeGOibUPXg_4OmU92-rsGr0AXi47cmUn8wtHZeA6vceeZsmx-5IxSJd7J2l_CANpgF29TjPZ6Ui50/s320/creuset.jpg)
Le Creuset is easily the prettiest set of pots and pans you can get. Also perhaps the awesomest. Mix and match!