Core tools

A short list that earns its place

Everyday cookware

One skillet, one heavy pot, and one saucepan cover most weeknight cooking. Buy fewer pieces and choose the ones you reach for daily.

Cutting boards

A solid hardwood board with a plain edge is easy to clean and gentle on knives. Keep one for produce and one for everything else.

Honest prep tools

A sharp knife, a sturdy peeler, and a few wooden spoons handle most prep. Simple tools that are easy to sharpen and clean stay in use.

Simple care

Care that takes minutes, not weekends

Season cast iron with a thin layer of oil and a warm oven once in a while. Oil wood boards every few months with food-safe oil, and let them dry flat.