This month has been all about favorite kitchen tools, and who better to consult than our favorite chefs!
The Daily Meal recently asked Gabrielle Hamilton, Jehangir Mehta, and 11 other chefs what tools they would take with them to a deserted island.
Their answers? Well, take a look.
We love Gabrielle Hamilton's response of "my two hands." Not only do we totally agree, but this also feels very much in keeping with Hamilton's personality and cooking style.
We also chuckled over Jehangir Mehta's inclusion of an ice cream maker. For those who followed his season on The Next Iron Chef, you'll remember Mehta's almost daily attempts to integrate ice cream into his dishes - often to his own chagrin.
Cast-iron skillets were also a frequent contender to go to the deserted island. And while tweezers and an immersion circulator wouldn't be on our list, we'd certainly enjoy eating the dinners they help create.
What five tools would you take to a deserted island?
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I've taken a few vacations that involve staying in cottages with minimally furnished kitchens - and, yes - one was even the sole habitation on an island. There are a few things that I am willing to chance finding in the kitchen and a few that I make sure to pack. None rely on electricity.
1) 7" Santoku knife and cutting board
2) pepper mill
3) box grater
4) can opener that can also open bottles and canning jars (have substituted kitchen shears that can open bottles and canning jars, plus mince herbs, etc.)
5) nesting bowl and colander (works as mixing/serving bowl, colander, steamer, impromptu salad "spinner")
Extra items include a small paring knife, wooden spoon, a hard anodized aluminum skillet, spatula, tongs, dish towel, and a travel kit of herbs, spices, extra virgin olive oil and at least one good quality vinegar.
You can cook some pretty good meals with this basic kit!