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Self-taught home cook and food writer behind Smitten Kitchen; author of four cookbooks.
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SetaroOther Setaro
When I find it, Setaro is one of my favorite brands of dried pasta.
A tour of the groceries and staples she actually keeps in her small New York kitchen; product links in the post are Amazon affiliate links.
2020-04-21·smittenkitchen.com ↗
Trader Joe's coconut milkOther Trader Joe's
In my unscientific studies, I've found Trader Joe's coconut milk to be the richest/creamiest.
A tour of the groceries and staples she actually keeps in her small New York kitchen; product links in the post are Amazon affiliate links.
2020-04-21·smittenkitchen.com ↗
Lavazza Crema e GustoOther Lavazza
always, non-negotiably, ground espresso for our Moka pot. (Lavazza Crema e Gusto is our current favorite).
A tour of the groceries and staples she actually keeps in her small New York kitchen; product links in the post are Amazon affiliate links.
2020-04-21·smittenkitchen.com ↗
Heilala vanilla bean pasteOther Heilala
Heilala vanilla bean paste is highly concentrated and wonderful.
A tour of the groceries and staples she actually keeps in her small New York kitchen; product links in the post are Amazon affiliate links.
2020-04-21·smittenkitchen.com ↗
GuittardOther Guittard
My favorite baking chocolate is Guittard, but it's not widely-enough available near me that I buy it exclusively.
A tour of the groceries and staples she actually keeps in her small New York kitchen; product links in the post are Amazon affiliate links.
2020-04-21·smittenkitchen.com ↗
ValrhonaOther Valrhona
My favorite cocoa powder (Valrhona) is one of the most expensive and I can only encourage you not to try it because I've found it impossible to use others since.
A tour of the groceries and staples she actually keeps in her small New York kitchen; product links in the post are Amazon affiliate links.
2020-04-21·smittenkitchen.com ↗
Better than BouillonOther Better Than Bouillon
I am a great fan of Better than Bouillon concentrates, which have much better flavor than most boxed stocks, keep for ages, and are wonderfully space-efficient.
A tour of the groceries and staples she actually keeps in her small New York kitchen; product links in the post are Amazon affiliate links.
2020-04-21·smittenkitchen.com ↗
California Olive RanchOther California Olive Ranch
California Olive Ranch makes a great everyday olive oil; 3-liter cans, decanted as needed, brings the price down.
A tour of the groceries and staples she actually keeps in her small New York kitchen; product links in the post are Amazon affiliate links.
2020-04-21·smittenkitchen.com ↗
Rancho GordoOther Rancho Gordo
For special cooking, or simpler bean dishes that really glow up with better ingredients, I use Rancho Gordo.
A tour of the groceries and staples she actually keeps in her small New York kitchen; product links in the post are Amazon affiliate links.
2020-04-21·smittenkitchen.com ↗
Perfect ScoopBook David Lebovitz
I get 95% of my ice cream recipes from David Lebovitz's Perfect Scoop.
A tour of the groceries and staples she actually keeps in her small New York kitchen; product links in the post are Amazon affiliate links.
2020-04-21·smittenkitchen.com ↗
Red BoatOther Red Boat
Fish sauce (Megachef and Red Boat are my go-tos)
A tour of the groceries and staples she actually keeps in her small New York kitchen; product links in the post are Amazon affiliate links.
2020-04-21·smittenkitchen.com ↗
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