We get this question a lot: what kinds of pots, tools, and gadgets are essential in the kitchen? This seems like an overwhelming topic, especially if you're a newbie cook just setting up your first real post-college kitchen. Thankfully, The Kitchn has a few guides to help you on your way. (Also helpful to pro cooks who want to pare down!) If you missed 'em, here are the five guides we've offered so far... with more to come! More

What are the essential tools every cook needs in the kitchen? Whether you're setting up a kitchen for the first time or else looking to pare back down to the basics, our Essentials Guides are here to help. We've covered prep tools and cooking tools, cookware and baking pans. Today we come upon a somewhat controversial category: essential small electric appliances. More

Pot lids are one of the trickiest things to store well in the kitchen. They don't stack; they slide all over the place in the cupboards. Reader Caroline and her partner came up with a smart, unexpected way to store pot lids: Flying saucers on hooks under the cabinets! More

What are the essential tools every cook needs in the kitchen? Both new and experienced cooks can benefit from going back to the basics. The last few weeks we at The Kitchn have been compiling a list of kitchen essentials, from prep tools and utensils to cookware. Up today: our essential guide to baking pans. More

Before moving in with my boyfriend a few months ago, I hadn't given much thought to the way I set up the kitchen. Obviously we'd have all of our appliances out on the counter, pretty dish towels hanging, and coffee mugs stacked and readily available. Not so fast. More

Yesterday we shared our guide to the essential cookware pieces you should have in your kitchen. The type is one thing—skillet, saucepan, stock pot—but what about the material? Stainless steel or copper? Cast iron or aluminum? Here's a guide to the most common cookware materials, and the pros and cons of each: More

What are the essential tools and equipment every cook needs in the kitchen? We've already shared our guides to essential prep tools and utensils and essential cooking tools. Today it's all about cookware. More

What are the essential tools every cook needs in the kitchen? Last week we shared our guide to essential prep tools and utensils. So you're prepped: now what? Our new guide to the most important cooking tools takes you to the next step. More

What are the essential tools every cook needs in the kitchen? Both new and experienced cooks can benefit from going back to the basics. First up: essential prep tools and utensils. More

It was a year ago when I first learned of Béa Johnson and her zero-waste lifestyle. Sunset featured her in the most inspiring article that immediately caught my attention, and I've been hooked ever since. It's been a year of paring back and living with less, and that includes our life in the kitchen. Here's a more detailed look at Béa's kitchen endeavors. I hope you enjoy and find her story just as inspiring! More