A. Measuring and Weighing Utensils

Measuring spoonMany cooking ingredients such as sugar, salt and flour, are white and thus

difficult to see against white or metal colored measuring spoons. Cuisinart has created a set of 12 white spoon (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/2 Tbsp and 1 Tbsp) that make it easier to see the ingredient you are measuring. The measurement is printed in very large white numbers on the handle of the spoon.

Hold measuring cup

Easy to see large numbers on a light weight plastic 2 - cup measuring cup. In addition to making it easy to measure accurately, it has a broad comfortable handle and is big enough to be used as a small creamer or pitcher.

Good Grips Measuring cups The popular Good Grips(tm) company that makes all the easy-to-hold cooking utensils, offers a set of 4 measuring cups in black plastic. Since most of the ingredients we need to measure are light colored (sugar, flour, salt), it is easier to see them against a black background. Includes 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cup.

Weigh Kitchen Scale

You can now take control over your personal diet. This digital talking scale reads out the weight of your personal meal portion. Friendly female read out. Easy to use, no programming needed. Weighs up to 26 oz. 9 Volt battery included.

Standard size Measuring spoon Cuisipro spoons are designed to reach into the smallest spice jars. Their

handles are gently curved and have flat tips that allow them to sit on your countertop without tipping. Cuisipro spoons are made of heavy gauge steel to feel substantial in the hand. Handles are brushed stainless with capacities clearly engraved, and spoon ends are highly polished. Standard set includes 1/8, ¼, ½, 1tsp.

Measuring Prep Bowls

Measuring Prep Bowls are the perfect way to get your kitchen and your cooking organized. The bowls, shown here in Pesto, not only provide you with an easy and convenient way to sort and prepare your ingredients, but have the added functionality of measurements – a unique touch of practicality. Bowls range in capacity from 1/8 – 2 cups with the halfway point indicated on both the exterior and interior of all five sizes. The

melamine bowls are durable and dishwasher safe. They also nest, taking up minimal storage space.

B. Cutting Utensils

Onion and Vegetable ChopperChops up onions, herbs, chocolate, nuts etc. The automatic rotating blade

assembly provides quick and efficient cutting results. The ergonomic press knob ensures convenient and effortless work.

Fine Grater

The fine sharpened cutting edges prove ideal for grating lemon peel or cheese.

Kitchen Shears Scissor

The stable, 10 cm/3.9 in. long stainless steel blades produce neat and exact cutting results. The handles from synthetic material sit ergonomically in the hand. The shears can be easily taken apart for cleaning or sharpening. Also suitable for left-handed use.

Universal KnivesThe slender stainless steel tipped point blade makes this knife an

all-rounder. Just the thing for peeling, cutting and portioning meat, vegetables or fruit.

Knives with wavy edgesThe scalloped edge of the stainless steel blade cuts tomatoes or

peppers. Also perfect for hard cured meats such as salami.

Cheese Slicer

The sharp blade edge above the narrow gap facilitates fine slicing of cheese which best brings out the flavour of hard cheeses.

C. Blending Utensils

Blender and mixing utensils

Appliances used for stirring, for blending several ingredients together or for changing the appearance of an ingredient.

Fancy Salad Bowl

Fancy Fish Salad Bowl and Utensils, Salad Set, Includes 2 Servers, 1 Large Salad Bowl, Dishwasher Salad Bowl.

Mixer Beaker

This kit is ideal for an Aromatherapy Course or is useful if you have a number of Essential oils and wish to blend them. The combined items offer very good value for money especially if you are on a budget.

D. Processing and Preserving Utensils

Ladles

As with other utensils, look for one that's durable, lightweight, slip-free and comfortable. There are a few specialty ladles which you might need, including gravy ladles and punch ladles.

Tongs

Look for tongs that can be locked for compact storage. Make sure the tongs you buy are sturdy enough to lift the heaviest things you will be turning, like steaks or halves of eggplants. You might also want some special tongs: salad tongs , which combine a fork and a spoon; barbecue tongs , which are extra long; tiny sugar tongs  for the sugar bowl; and grippy ice tongs  for serving ice at parties.

Stainless Steel

Steel is an excellent conductor of heat; use caution and/or buy insulated instruments with rubberized handles.

Steel can scratch the non-stick surface of pans.

Things to remember Fruits and vegetables contain important vitamins, minerals and ‘plant chemicals’. There are many varieties of fruit and vegetables available. Eat five kinds of vegetable and two kinds of fruit every day for good health. A diet high in fruit and vegetables can help protect against cancer, diabetes and

heart disease.

Types of fruit Fruit is the sweet, fleshy, edible portion of a plant. It generally contains seeds. Fruits are usually eaten raw, although some varieties can be cooked. They come in a wide variety of colours, shapes and flavours. Common types of fruits that are readily available include:

Pome – apples and pears Citrus – oranges, grapefruits, mandarins and limes Stonefruit – nectarines, apricots, peaches and plums Tropical and exotic – bananas and mangoes Berries – strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, kiwifruit and passionfruit Melons – watermelons, rock melons and honey dew melons Tomatoes and avocados.

Types of vegetablesVegetables are often cooked, although some kinds (salad vegetables) are eaten raw. Vegetables are available in many varieties and can be classified into biological groups or ‘families’, including:

Leafy green – lettuce, spinach and silverbeet Crucifer – cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts and broccoli Cucurbits – pumpkin, cucumber and zucchini Root – potato, sweet potato and yam Edible plant stem – celery and asparagus Allium – onion, garlic and shallot.