Guest Picks: Cookie and Kate's Cooking Essentials

ser5148 says:

It's like you came to my kitchen and pulled out all my favorite things :-)
I also went to cast iron and got rid of all the nonstick. I was amazed at how much better they perform and I don't have to worry about nasty chemical issues. And I love how pretty the Le Crueset looks sitting on the stove just waiting to make something delicious.

1shirley says:

Do you find the casserole dish too heavy to lift when it's full? I went to buy one, but hesitated after I lifted it.

Roseanna says:

The Bodum grinder is on my list for sure...awesome!

Kate says:

ser5148, I couldn't agree more! I love my cast iron pieces. hey'll last forever and ever, too!

1shirley, the Le Creuset is heavy, especially when it's full of soup. Picking it up is definitely a two-handed job, but I manage just fine.