My Wishlist!

My mom always says, if you want something, put it out there and the universe will provide. A little hippie, I know. But I think she's right. How are our wishes and needs and dreams going to happen if we don't actualize them?

So in the spirit of my mom (who's a damn fine cook herself), I'm publishing my soup-kitchen wish-list. Mostly to remind me of my goals, and partly to invite the magic of serendipity (you never know when you'll come across a gently-used treasure when someone is moving house!).

1) Le Creuset Stockpot

OK, I know these babies are pricey, but I believe in the power of traditional French cookware that is both functional and beautiful. I'm still torn on whether I'd get the 6qt (the size I soup with now) or the 8qt. Rose at the Kitchen Witch says that it's great to have the larger one so that one has the option of creating a whole lot more. So I've been considering that (and saving my pennies!).

I love the new Caribbean Blue color! It's funky and vibrant. 

But then there's the deep red, perfect to inspire a hearty winter's soup.

How does a girl choose?



2) Bamboo Cutting Boards (in various sizes)

I love nice cutting boards and bamboo is one of my favorite materials (see my mention of the new bamboo wooden spoon). I think a medium-sized board and a small would be perfect for my kitchen (which is quite tiny).

3) Santoku Knife

My mom says I will not be getting this for Christmas because it's bad luck to give someone a knife (apparently it means you will fight with them). I think this is a silly old-wives tale, but she stands firm.

I like to Santoku style because you can chop through pretty much any vegetable with ease and dice and mince and even use it as a scooper (tiny pieces stick around those pretty shell-like indents in the blade). Also they are pretty.

4) All the Spices in the Penzey's Catalogue

I love Penzey's. Their herbs and spices are amazing, high quality, fragrant and just plain yummy. There's a Penzey's store in the suburbs but I'm afraid if I go in there I will get so excited that I'll roll around in yummy spices and preserve myself like an Egyptian mummy. Or really, that I'll just overspend. =)

What's on your kitchen wish-list? Please post in comments!