The Essentials, Curated
Great cooking doesn't require a full batterie de cuisine — it requires the right tools. At Tarzian West for Housewares, Brooklyn's neighborhood kitchen store for over 50 years, Cook's Tools brings together the everyday essentials that make cooking faster, more precise, and more enjoyable: thermometers, scales, salad spinners, knives, kitchen shears, spatulas, and more.
Thermometers & Timers — Accurate temperature is the single most reliable path to perfectly cooked food. The Thermapen is the professional standard for instant-read accuracy. The Thermopop 2 and DOT Probe Thermometeroffer precision at a lower price point. The Glass Candy/Deep Fry Thermometer and Oven Thermometer cover candy-making and oven calibration. The Retro Timer for low-tech timing that never needs a battery.
Scales — The Arti Food Scale for reliable gram-level accuracy in baking and cooking.
Salad Spinners — The OXO Salad Spinner and Stainless Steel Salad Spinner for washing and drying greens quickly and thoroughly.
Knives — The Classic Paring Knife and Classic Cooks Knife 6" from Wüsthof for the two knives that cover the most ground in the kitchen.
Spatulas & Turners — The Ultimate Spatula, Craft Small Spatula, and Fish Spatula for flipping, spreading, and precision work.
Kitchen Shears — The Wusthof Kitchen Shears for an all-purpose, dishwasher-safe scissor built for serious kitchen use.
Knife Sharpeners — The Wüsthof Handheld Knife Sharpener for keeping an edge without a whetstone.
Measuring — The Pyrex Measuring Cup for the most-reached-for measuring tool in any kitchen.
Strainers & Skimmers — The Spider Skimmer for blanching, frying, and pulling pasta. The Conical Strainer for sauces and stocks.
Cookware — The Staub Cast Iron Cocotte 4 Qt. as a gateway into enameled cast iron cooking.
Cutting Boards — The Essential Cutting Board w/ Juice Canal and Maple Prep Board for prep surfaces that protect both your knives and your countertops.
Specialty — The Chocolate Paris Mill for grinding spices and coffee with precision. The Oxo Hand Held Mandolinefor thin, consistent slices. The Oxo Cookie Scoop for consistent portioning.
