The holiday season is upon us, which means many of us will soon be baking and cooking up a storm with our families! And I don't know about you, but I've been working hard these past few years to improve the materials I cook with in my kitchen. For one, non-stick is mostly out and so is plastic. Now I say "mostly" because I like to balance these goals with reality, but I do think the 80/20 rule is a great goal when it comes to these sorts of things.
So today, I'm excited to partner with our sponsor, MightyNest, to share some of the materials that you'll now find a lot of in my kitchen. They definitely know their stuff when it comes to smart choices - all their products are free from known toxic ingredients such as BPA, PVC, phthalates, lead, melamine, formaldehyde, flame retardants, parabens and more. So while many of us are here because we're concerned about what foods we're cooking - let's be sure we don't overlook what tools we're using to prepare, serve and store all that wholesome goodness as well!
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Stainless Steel
Bamboo
Glass
Ceramic
Bee's Wrap (Bonus!)
Jill says
I am getting my husband a dutch oven for Christmas. We were recently on a Cub Scout camping trip and learned how wonderful this is for preparing camp meals. I didn't think about using it in my kitchen too, but I will after reading this post.
Kim says
I've never won anything before but I figured why not?! I recently stumbled upon your website and have to thank you for your incredible recipes! We are almost 30 days into real food cooking and have removed all processed foods from our kitchen, 100% Your recipes keep me motivated and have allowed me to lose 5lbs so far without even trying (and no suffering or deprivation was involved, lol!!!) Yay for me and a healthier lifestyle!!
Staci T says
I like to Unbleached waxed paper baggies around for when I run out of my reusable containers so that I don't have to use plastic.
Marie says
Hi,
I entered the contest last night but did not have all of the email addresses of those I wanted to share this promotion with. I entered them today but it looks as though I entered twice which is not my intent. I just want someone to know so that I am not disqualified. Thank you~
Annie at MightyNest says
Hi Marie,
Will you email us directly? We'd love to make sure you are entered!
[email protected] thanks!
Marie says
All of these kitchen items are wonderful! I am just finding out about Bees Wrap for the first time and am particularly fascinated by it. What a clever idea!
Alisa says
Hi! I just tried to enter the contest but am not sure if it worked. After I hit the button to allow mighty nest access to my facebook, it just went blank. No confirmation, nothing on facebook. So how do I know if it worked? Is there a way for you to view contestants? I don't want to try entering again and disqualify myself by having entered twice.
Annie at MightyNest says
Hi Alisa,
Will you email us directly? We'd love to make sure you are entered!
[email protected] thanks!
Narelle says
Rather than throwing out the plastic containers, why not repurpose them to organise non food items. Eg. Organise and store small bits and pieces like toys, craft items, stationery, nick nicks ect. Corral stuff in your junk drawer. Save it from going to landfill
Krista Cameron says
Thank you so much for all of the great info, support and tips you give on your blog. Being new to the real food lifestyle, I really appreciate having a place to go when I need a refresher or even some extra motivation! It looks as though I have a ton of work to do replacing my cooking and baking ware... My approach will be slow and steady to tackle that project:)
Tricia C says
I am working on replacing my plastic storage for glass. I know it needs to be done. The dutch oven is on my wish list. I love cooking with my iron skillets (and stainless steel). The beeswax is new to mw. I would love to try it. I rarely ever have plastic wrap; it would be nice to have a replacement for it.
Dorothy says
I love glass storage. I went to the Corning Outlet and stocked up on storage bowls then came home and threw out all my old "plastic" ones. I also love glass jars (spaghetti sauce comes in mason jars now so I save these and the are "free".) I have never heard of the bees wrap - making it a mission to find it now.
Naomi says
Mind telling where your stainless steel sheet pans are from? I only saw a jelly roll pan at that link. Thanks!
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi there. If you click on the Mighty Nest link above, they have the stainless bakeware. ;)
riquell says
Recently my mother gave me a set if her stainless steel. I have been wanting them forever!! I love cooking with them eggs..no problem a little butter in pan and perfect eveytime no matter how you cook them. Also for some reason they tend to boil faster too. Glass. I have all for storage in mason jars (thanks mom and grandma) and do a lot of baking in them too. I would love to get some glass storage sets...Santa?? I do not have Wooden cutting boards...always scared germs..so i use a piece of marble fory cutting. I have one great ceramic bread pan and never tried the bees wrap.
Emily says
I also have never heard of bees wrap!
Beth says
What a great post. I have been trying to make my kitchen healthier. I'd love some of these items. I love my cast iron frying pan but that dutchmen oven looks incredible.
Bobbie Lawrence says
Thanks for the info!!! I have been slowly changing over to glass and I've done a few of the other things too. Love the bees wrap. Can't wait to try it. :)
Bobbie
Coriena says
Would love to try the stainless steel.
Rebecca says
I have never heard of Bee Wrap, sounds interesting. ...will have to try it out!
michelle says
Funny enough, my favorite thing in my kitchen right now is your cookbook. It has found a perfect spot on my counter and has stickies all over it. My daughter says, "Mama, let's see what new we can find in the 100 Days cookbook for dinner." We have had so much fun. We have used glass, stainless steel, bamboo utensils (but never cutting boards!) and cast iron for the last five years. We have removed all plastic and non-stick cookware. It has been a fun journey!
Rachel says
Never heard of the bees wrap but I want to check it out
Rebecca Bjorlie says
We use glass for baking in our home and I love my pizza stone! I have run into so many recipes calling for the use of a dutch oven and it is now at the top of my Christmas list! My husband and I work in a family style group home, so I am always looking for new, healthier ways to introduce new and yummy foods into our home!
Laura says
My top 5 kitchen items are - 6qt Kitchen Aid mixer (fantastic for double batches), Stainless Steel cookware, Pyrex glass sets, blender (for daily morning spinach smoothies), and pizza stone!! Thank you for your blog and latest cookbook.
Melanie says
What kind of muffin is your daughter making on the stainless steel picture? It looks delicious.
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi Melanie. It may be this one: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2014/03/25/recipe-whole-wheat-lemon-raspberry-muffins/. :)
Laura says
http://www.lodgemfg.com/use-and-care/what-is-seasoning
This is how you keep and clean your cast iron seasoned.I have my great grandmother's.
Nicole says
Bee's wrap!! That is amazing! Where can I find some?
Annie at MightyNest says
At MightyNest! Here is the link: http://mightynest.com/shop/kid-essentials/lunch-gear/sandwich-snack-bags/bees-wrap-set-of-3
Donnilyn says
I have never been a fan of stainless steel. However, I have been using cast iron (helps keep my arms and shoulders strong. :-) ), bamboo, and glass bakeware for years. I have also, recently, switched to using mason jars and other glass containers for food storage.
Shannon says
Thanks for the Bee's wrap info, I can't wait to get some. I have also found a recipe for making it but I'm not sure if the cost/mess is worth it. I guess I'll find out soon!! Personally, I love my bamboo stirring spoons and spatulas but my hubby swears by our few pieces of cast iron-he has asked for a cast iron dutch oven for Christmas. Thanks for all your fabulous posts and inspiring so many to eat truly healthy.
Kristin says
I have everything but the bee's wrap. I have a cast iron wok and It really bothers me that I can't use soap to clean up. I have a stainless steel Dutch oven, but I am saving my pennies for a Le Cruset ENAMELED cast iron Dutch oven that I can wash with actual soap, because I large pot is never enough.
Never heard of the bee's wrap, when I run out of glass storage containers, I prefer to put leftovers in a bowl and invert a plate over the top. I also second parchment paper, I use it on my cookie sheets, to line brownie/cake pans and muffin cups. Whole foods sells a line of parchment paper and muffin liners called "If You Care" that are unbleached, sustainable, and compostible. The muffin wrappers literally slide off the muffins, making them super easy for my kiddos to eat.
Kay says
I've been "keeping house," as they used to say, for (gasp!) 45 years with cast iron, stainless steel, and glass. Ive always used ceramic plates and glass drinking glasses. I've used plastic for storage, but I am rethinking that. Teflon pans were new and a wedding gift in 1970, and thankfully they scratched up quickly and I threw them away!
Kristy says
Wonderful giveaway! Wish it was open to us Canadians. :( good luck, all!
Lois Blank says
Your website totally inspires me! I have a licensed family home daycare called "Care A Lot Daycare". I enjoy reading your website & learning more ways to cook healthy for my kids ages birth- age 5. I would love to buy the best products out there to use cooking but can afford only a couple at a time. 37 years in the business - i am always learning better and safer ways to cook and buy the healthy foods from our local farmers market.
Jessie says
I love my cast iron pans, they are my go to pans. I also have a great set of stainless steel that I use when cast iron isn't a good option, like boiling pasta. My non-stick pan started peeling so about a year ago I got rid of it. My husband misses it but can't say I do. Hadn't thought about my bakeware, time to upgrade that now. Going to research the bee wax paper stuff. Thanks for the article!!!
Merri says
Lisa, do you still use/encourage silicon? I really enjoy my silicon muffin holder and stirring spoons, but have been wondering if there are any health worries linked to silicon at this point. Thank you for your encouragements toward better health!
Morgan says
I love glass for storing leftovers and we have a cast iron skillet we use often.
Kathryn says
I have been wanting some of these items for a long time. Thanks for posting.
Jennifer says
I never really thought too much about healthier options for cookware. I would love a chance to win some. :)
Alison says
I'm embarrassed to say that this topic really hand't crossed my mind - especially with the muffin tins, etc. Thank you for posting thing and sharing the wonderful resource of MightyNest. I am so excited to update my kitchen with more natural, safe products.
Cindy H says
I use glass and a bamboo cutting board. I have only a couple of stainless steel pieces and an old cast iron frying pan that is a little rusty. I did NOT know about the bee's wrap! What an absolutely cool product!Thanks for posting this! I'll have to re-group and ask for some of these things for Christmas! That is, if I don't win some!! :-) Even still, these are great ideas to keep on the list each year!
Alice says
where can I find the bee's wrap?
Jessica says
Great products and information!
Ahnica says
I have been thinking about this topic for a while. I would love to replace my cookware with healthier options. I have some glassware and 2 prohealth pans, but that's about it. I didn't know they had stainless steel muffin tins. I would love a chance to win some of these great products!