Spring Kitchen Upgrades That Are Worth the Investment (Our Top High-End Amazon Finds)
Spring is a time of restarting and rejuvenation - and that can apply to upgrading your kitchen appliances and tools. We used to err on the cheap side and found we were often replacing them. Now we focus on quality and look. The right tools can change the way you cook - faster, more fun, and an aesthetically-pleasing kitchen to boot.
This post is dedicated to our favorite high-end kitchen products from Amazon right now. This post is actually being created while nursing a cup of coffee made with my Breville. All are worth the money and great whether you’re a home chef, enthusiastic amateur or just someone who wants a better (and better-looking) kitchen. This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
☕ Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine
Feels like my own coffeehouse at home
If you’ve been wanting to customize your own coffee and cut back a bit on all those morning coffee shop stops - this is perfect for you. Perhaps our favorite kitchen appliance ever purchased.
What makes it worth it:
Classic and attractive stainless steel design - works in any kitchen
Built-in burr grinder (what’s a burr grinder?)
Steam wand for quality milk froth - I use macademia or almond milk and it froths up nicely
Comes with a built-in “tamper” that attaches magnetically onto the machine
🍳 The All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel Cookware Set – For Serious Home Cooks
Big investment and well worth it. The heat distribution is solid - the finish is attractive and all our pieces do well in the dishwasher. These are pots and pans that last a long time - plus, easy to clean.
Why it’s a kitchen staple:
✔️ Easy to clean (by hand is preferable but honestly I throw in dishwasher)
✔️ Oven- and broiler-safe up to 600°F
✔️ Made in the USA (Pennsylvania)
🌀 Meet the “Beast” – Your Easiest Smoothies Ever
The “Beast” lives up to it’s name - powerful, pretty - and can fit in the cabinet or be displayed on the countertop. Works well in small kitchens and large ones - handles everything from ice and frozen fruit to all my nut butters.
✔️ 1000-watt motor
✔️ Modern, minimalist design
✔️ Super easy to clean
🍲 Le Creuset Dutch Oven – Key to Your Kitchen
If you’ve been thinking about the a Dutch oven that does everything—from soups to stews - roasting to poaching - and even making bread - this is the one. Le Creuset is the best when it comes to enameled cast iron. My current one has lasted years - and I can use it for just about everything.
✔️ Oven-safe and you can also pop in dishwasher
✔️ Even heat distribution - works for everything you might cook
✔️ Wide array of colours (mine’s Cherry Red or “Cerise” 🔥)
Final Thoughts
None of these are cheap but if you cook frequently - they’re worth the money and will pay for themselves over time. Also they’re easy and even fun to cook with - and make spending time in the kitchen more enjoyable - which may help cut back on that takeout bill! 😅
All of them are linked above so you can see reviews and specs (and see exactly what a conical burr grinder is) and see if they seem right for your kitchen. 🧡