I’ve posted a few cooking videos on the blog, and it seems like every time I do someone always asks if they can get a full tour. Our kitchen is certainly not perfect or up to model home standards, but we have worked hard to organize and stock it with just about everything we need to make real food. So just for fun here’s a look inside some of our cabinets including our kitchen’s best kept secret …the back pantry! With the kids back in school it’s the perfect time to work on getting organized, so hopefully this will give you some ideas.
Also if you want to see more detail about any of my kitchen tools that you saw in the video be sure to check out My Kitchen Essentials page.
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I love the bricks! And totally envy all those drawers!
what are the best pans to use for muffins or cookies? Thank you so much for all the great tips…I’m learning so much and looking forward to reading your new book!
Hi there. Lisa prefers stainless steel. I know that: http://mightynest.com/ has some. ;)
If you’re using stainless steel, you can prevent most sticking by NOT cooking on high heat.
Medium High will do the trick, and avoid sticking!
It took a long time for me to figure out that really works!!
Thanks will definitely try it.
Lisa, I love the backsplash and curtain combination! Beautiful kitchen. When I remodeled the kitchen in my old house we put in a lot of drawers too. They’re so much more functional than cabinets.
I think I spied a Wonder bread sandwich cutter in the lunch making supply drawer. Made me laugh because if it really was from Wonder there’s no way you bought the bread to get it! Ha ha.
Sarah
Thanks for the video! It was very helpful. One thing I would like to learn more about is the pans you cook with. Do you have any brands you recommend? Also, do you have any tips to help avoid food sticking to pans? That always seems to happen for me.
Thanks again!
Pans look to me like All-Clad stainless…I have a few and I really love them. Macy’s sells them, they are pretty expensive (try to catch them on sale) but worth it and will last forever! Most everything from All-Clad is made in USA except for the specialty pans like the turkey roasting pan and a few others.
Thanks I’ll look for All-Clad.
Hi Kerrie. You can find Lisa’s pans here: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/my-kitchen-essentials/. And this might help: http://missvickie.com/howto/cooking101/secret.htm. :)
I use an old dish draining wire rack for Tupperware lids. You could also use the file holders. It makes finding the lids even faster!
LOVE your kitchen. Thanks for sharing :)
Pottery Barn had those type of white bowls last year. Maybe you can try there for the white ones.
Loving your new book, Congratulations! Could you please tell me where you located that lovely white set of nesting bowls. I checked amazon and cannot locate them – thank you.
Thank you! I got them from Williams-Sonoma, but it was a long time ago.
Hello Lisa! I am super excited for two reasons. First, I just ordered your book and cannot wait to get into eating whole real foods. I ordered off Amazon and they have it set up where I can read the first part of the book (after I ordered). Which brings me to my second reason, I read the part about your husband living in Oregon on a christian commune…when I was a little girl my family lived in Oregon on a christian commune in a small town. Now, I do not know if it is the same one but you must admit it is very coincidental.
I cannot wait to begin this journey. Oh, and my husband is 100% on board and that makes all the difference to me!
Is that an advantium with your wall oven? Or what type of configuration is it and do you like it?
Yes, it is an advantium. I think it’s okay to be honest. I mainly only use it for the microwave feature and not even that much. I really wish I had a double oven, but if we did that I am not sure where the microwave would go!
In one of your pantries you showed all the stuff you have for entertaining. I would love to know some of the meals you make when you have people over. This is always a tough one for me because I am not sure what I think is delicious (and nutritious) will be the same for guests.
Lisa – love the idea of using the file separators for lids, baking pans, etc. Mine are a MESS and that is such a great idea. As always – thanks for the INSPIRATION. That’s why you are a New York Times BEST SELLING author!! Woohoo! xo
You are too sweet Amy – I am happy I could help you get organized!! :)
I just ordered your cookbook! I’m so exited. I love everything that you do on this site and want to spend more time here. I want to do all whole foods and I mostly do, but I know your cookbook will help me do that even better.
Absolutely LOVED your video! We are doing a kitchen renovation next spring and you gave me lots of storage ideas. The pot lid rack is sheer genius! I am also excited to learn that the cutting board/baking pan racks can be installed after the fact. I have seen some wooden built in storage options, but I don’t want to commit to a permanent storage space until I have been in the new kitchen a few months. My kitchen rule is that if the item doesn’t get used at least once a year, it goes.
I love your website and your kitchen is dreamy. Kudos to you for getting on the nytimes best-seller list!!
I have your cookbook and LOVE it!
Thank you!0
Thanks so much Karen! :)
I’m also in love with the chevron rug! Would love to know where it’s from. Also, where is the rack from that you used for your cutting board? Thanks so much. You’re awesome.
I got the rug from overstock.com …but it was a while ago! Here’s the link to the baking rack: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZJEQLC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003ZJEQLC&linkCode=as2&tag=100dayofreafo-20&linkId=VYXPYEAH346HTVHL
Lisa,
I am not on facebook anymore at the moment and I just had to tell you I absolutely LOVE your book/cookbook! Mine finally came yesterday and I spent the whole evening reading through it cover to cover. Thank you so much for all you do and I will continue to keep an eye out for your blog as well as check your website regularly. :)
I am so glad you are enjoying the book! :)
Thanks for taking us on a tour of your amazing kitchen! I am envious of your island and counter space. I was wondering, though, where your chevron rug is from?? I just love it!
I actually got it on overstock.com a little while ago! Not sure if it’s still there.
I couldn’t watch more than 10 seconds when I realized there is no way I’ll ever have a kitchen like that. Does this program work for the middle class with small Kitchens and crammed packed drawers?
Hi Tom. Real food can happen in any kitchen large or tiny, organized or not. You just need a system that will work for you. Aesthetics don’t matter but what’s in your pantry does. :) ~Amy
I downloaded your cookbook on my iPad last night. I kept reading and reading instead of going to sleep. One Great Book!
I do not have a Slow Cooker and want to purchase one. The one you have is a big one. Could you suggest a good one that is big enough to cook a whole chicken per your recipe but not too huge for me as one person, sometimes 3 to enjoy. Thanks!
Hi Sandy – I’m glad you are enjoying the book! Actually our slow cooker is a pretty standard size, and honestly I don’t think you could cook a whole chicken in a smaller slow cooker. – Jason