Properly stocking your kitchen can yield benefits...Most people who work with their hands know the value of properly designed and well crafted tools. Cooks, like artists and woodworkers, view their tools as an important element in the success of the finished product. Good tools also add to the enjoyment of cooking.

At Carlow Cookery, we love to cook with good tools.  Choosing those tools can be a daunting task but we've listed the items that we use most below.  All the products listed you've seen many times at our classes.  They make the work easier and, in most cases, the finished dish tastier.

These are the products we love.  You can also view our complete online store by clicking here.

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Le Creuset Cast Iron Enamel Cookware

5.5 Quart Round Dutch Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $199.95

7.0 Quart Round Dutch Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $229.95

8-3/4 Quart Round Dutch Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . $249.95

Why we love it...For slow, even cooking there is no better product on the market.  It goes stovetop to oven and the weight allows you to simmer stews, soups and rice at a constant temperature.  The enamel makes it a snap to clean.  Could be the most versatile peice in the kitchen.

All-Clad Stainless Cookware

3 Quart Saucepan with Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         $148.50

12" Frypan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .        $121.50

6 Quart Saute Pan with Lid  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .       $229.50

Why we love it...All-Clad is made with an aluminum core that runs throughout the pan, not just on the bottom.  It is clad both inside and out with stainless steel and had stay-cool, riveted handles.  It is the perfect cookware for everyday and these peices are particular useful.  

Berndes Nonstick Cookware

13" Nonstick Skillet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       $79.95

8" Nonstick Skillet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .        $29.95

Why we love it...Nonstick pans are the right tool for recipes that use tricky ingredients.  Omelets and frittatas release perfectly every time in these high quality pans.  They are made of pressure cast aluminum so the heat is evenly distributed and the multi-layer nonstick coating is guaranteed not to peel or chip.

Wusthof-Trident Cutlery

8" Classic Cook's Knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .         $99.95

7" Classic Santuko Knife   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         $94.95

3-1/2" Classic Paring Knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .        $34.95

9" Classic Bread Knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .        $69.95

Why we love it...Wusthof knives are made of high carbon stainless steel.  They are perfectly balanced and easy to keep sharp.  The cook's knife and santuko are the workhorse of the kitchen - most of your prep is easily handled with either of these knives.  Along with the other two knives you have a good set.

Microplane Grater/Zester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         $12.95

Silpat Silicon Baking Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         $19.95

CDN Probe Thermometer and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           $23.95

Le Creuset Silicon Spatulas . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           $6.95+

Kuhn Rikon Swiss Style Peeler .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            $3.59

16" Round Pizza Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          $39.95

Half Sheet Baking Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .           $16.95

OXO Potato Ricer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .            $19.95

OXO Salad Spinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .              $24.95

Why we love them...A well stocked kitchen doesn't mean buying every gadget known to mankind.  These are a short list of items that are used often and do a great job on the task at hand. 

Cuisnart 11-cup PowerPrep Food Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $199.95

KitchenAid Immersion Blender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..     $49.95