I love the phrase “rattling of pots and pans,” and it pops into my mind every time I open the pots & pans drawer in the kitchen and rummage around for the one I need to use. Cue tremendous rattling and clattering noises. Anyways, I’ve been getting some compliments on my zero waste cooking supplies, and that’s what prompted this post.
I bought my cooking supplies after carefully choosing from among countless options, and although I may not be the best chef around (or even in the building), I do try to make healthy, edible food. I also try to make sure my tools account for minimum waste and chemicals. These supplies are specifically for cooking – baking, frying, roasting, etc. They take the heat like a champ, and give you food cooked as expected, without additional seeping in of chemicals. Along with the zero waste kitchen essentials, these supplies will complete your kitchen.
Zero Waste Cooking Supplies – Pots & Pans
If you’re wondering how pots and pans can be zero waste: using long-lasting, quality items is very much preferable to cheap, short-lived items that you use for a few months or a couple of years and then throw away.
Also, the older kitchen items had fewer of the chemicals found in ‘modern’ kitchenware, such as Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA aka C8), which is a man-made chemical used in making teflon products. Reverting back to using old-fashioned products, with their simple cast iron or ceramic material allows you to not only inject fewer chemicals, but also release fewer chemicals into the environment.
Finally, most of the products I have listed in this post are pre-owned. This means they already exist, and you won’t be buying more virgin resources used to create a brand new item.
But, first…
Minimize Your Kitchen Purchases
It was Earth Day last week, and while I was planning a special detailed post for Earth Day, covering the environmental crises we are facing, I haven’t been able to finish it yet. We’re facing so many problems, guys, and as I read more and more, not only am I learning a lot more but I’m also getting sadder and sadder about the facts. This shit ain’t looking good. But let me not get ahead of myself. I’ll elaborate on this in my post, but for now: let’s try our very best to be gentle on the natural world, guys. It’s not separate from us; in many ways, it is us. Let’s be nice to ourselves and each other – and every living thing, ‘resource’, and creation on this planet. We have such a beautiful home. Let’s please take good care of it.
Ok. Back to the topic at hand:
I’ve listed pre-owned items here, as mentioned just two paragraphs before, along with a few brand new ones (a result of my research into resource depletion and why we really need to stop making and buying new things.) Please buy brand new only if you have NO other option. There are enough things in the world for all of us. Let’s just make do with that?
Without further ado, let’s check out some zero waste cooking supplies that will be great tools for your cooking skills. They’ll also last you a very long time to come:)
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Zero Waste Cooking Supplies for your Kitchen
1 // Dutch Oven
This thick-walled pan made of cast iron is your best friend for making casseroles, stews and more. Enjoy the blissfully slow cooking this process involves, and enjoy it even more with Dutch ovens such as:
>> Vintage Le Creuset Red Dutch Oven Casserole Pan
By Shabby French Vintage
This cherry-red mid-century pan is a feast for the eyes.
>> Ceramic Dutch Oven
By EDLR Ceramic Co
Handmade oven with speckled clay and then finished in a food-safe white glaze.
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2 // Frying Pan (OR) Skillet
Whether it’s for stir-frying vegetables or making pancakes, if you want to cook your food in a good lookin’ frying pan, we’ve got you covered:
>> Vintage Cast Iron Frying Pan
By Vintage Repurposement
This one’s an oldie, but definite goldie (what?). It’s got two little spouts on opposite sides for when you need to pour out liquid (useful!); it’s pre-owned, handmade and all the other earth-friendly qualities you’re looking for. Good option (despite the meh photograph)!
>> Double-Handle Ceramic Frying Pan
By Redstone Goods
Oh, yeah. Lovely pan that can vastly improve your cooking experience!
>> Robins Egg Blue Graniteware Frying Pan
By RedRiver Antiques
This vintage item is a must-have – if you like granite items in your kitchen. If you’re waffling between granite and ceramic cookware, check out this comparison.
3 // Saucepan
>> Enamel Campfire Saucepan
By Emalco Enamelware
This gorgeous ‘adventure saucepan’ was handmade by people who love adventure. It can also be used in your kitchen – for indoor adventures:P
>> Figgjo Flint Tor Viking Skillet / Saucepan
By The Gumnut Collective
Ok, this skillet/saucepan is just gorgeous. It’s also vintage, and very well preserved.
>> Vintage French Copper Saucepan
By Paris Chateau Brocante
This copper pan with tin lining is “found locally in Normandy France just outside Villedieu the capital of copper manufacturing in France.”
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4 // Bowls
>> Blue Ceramic Mixing and Heating Bowl
By Mad About Pottery
This handmade glazed bowl is suitable for mixing, serving and cooking. It’s microwave and dishwasher safe.
>> Copper Mixing Bowl Set
By That Hipster Place
These handmade copper mixing bowls are not just about style – they are excellent baking tools.
>> Clay City Pottery Blue Mixing Bowl
By Pallets & Pipes
This vintage blue earthenware is gorgeous (what a stunning blue!), and pre-owned. It’s great for microwaving and re-heating.
5 // Utensils
>> Vintage Flint Kitchen Utensils Set
By Laura’s Last Ditch
This utensils set includes a spatula, a slotted scoop, basting spoon, potato masher, and a soup ladle. It’s from the 1950s, made of stainless steel, and totally ready to mix up the hottest of foods.
>> Hand-forged Iron and Copper Spatula
By Strobus Forge.
This one’s for the collector, the connoisseur. It is a work of art (and works well, too, I suppose!).
>> Carved Wooden Spatula
By Kitchen Carvings
This small spatula for turning and sauteing is carved from cherry wood, walnut and maple.
>> Lightweight Wooden Flipping Spatula
By Carved Wooden Spoons.
This classic thin-style flipping spatula has been handcrafted from domestic hardwood for ultimate cooking pleasure.
>> 4-Piece Wooden Spoon and Spatula Set
By Somchai Craft
This set of four utensils (although the photo below shows only two…)is made from natural ebony wood in Thailand.
>> Wooden Serving Ladle
By Cannon River Bowl
The creator of this gorgeous ladle uses salvaged and reclaimed locally sourced woods, so give them a try and enjoy the beauty of this well-crafted piece.
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