This is the one! This is exactly the KitchenAid mixer that I want. Sure KitchenAids last forever, and the one I have still runs after 20 years, so I can't really justify a new purchase. But I did lose one of the knobs? And, um, is this one a little bigger? Plus, it has that flour guard. And it...

A meat thermometer doesn't have to be anything fancy. My favorite is an instant-read model. With one quick plunge, it tells me within 10 seconds whether or not the meat is ready to come out of the oven. It's a breeze to clean too!

This fantastic and easy-to-use herb mill cuts a variety of herbs, like sage, mint, basil or dill, so effortlessly with hundreds of tiny scissor blades.

The Microplane Zester/Grater is a kitchen wizard grating and zesting everything: chocolate, hard cheese, ginger, coconut. It works all around the kitchen.

I don't know about you, but I have several cutting boards in my cabinets that I use for different things: one for cheese and bread, one for chicken, etc. They're always shuffling around and disorganized. This set of four cutting boards is color coordinated by use and contained in a sleek stainless...

Once you have your perfect shot of espresso, this easier-than-ever milk heater/frother creates warm steamed milk with the push of a button. I love its unobtrusive, small, smart design.

Beautifully designed and blue like the Mediterranean, this Delonghi espresso maker is your ticket to perfectly foamy lattes all summer long.

I love Schmidt Brothers' knives, and this set is so beautiful that you won't be embarrassed to display it on your kitchen counter.

I would line my white, open shelves with a set of these charming mugs. They have so much personality!

Don't burn those cookies! This digital kitchen timer is easy to use and even allows you to put in seconds.

Skillets or sauté pans are on the list of essentials. I love these ceramic-coated ones. You can make a perfect omelet using these.

A good stock pot is useful. I chose one with metal handles so that it can be used in the oven.

Food preparation just got a serious upgrade. Inspired by the same Kenwood Chef that revolutionized post-war kitchens in England since 1950, the Major Titanium machine tackles every kitchen task—from mixing and stirring to blending and food processing—with exceptionally speed and power.