Kitchen Essentials

Oh, man.

So many times, people have asked me, “Hilah, what’s the secret to cooking great eggs?” or, “Hey, Hilah, how can I make perfectly julienned carrots?” or “Hey Mami, can I get in your jeans?” and the answer is always, “Get some good equipment.”

Here’s the elemental items of any kitchen, in my opinion

• 8-10 in cast iron skillet
• knife
• stock pot
• spatula
• cutting board – get whatever you can