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    Looking to upgrade your kitchen tools or need a gift for someone who loves to cook? Here you'll find reviews of my favorite kitchen products, like the baking steel and these kitchen towels chefs are obsessed with, as well as the tools that help me organize my ADHD kitchen like these meal planning pads. You'll also find curated kitchen shopping and gift guides whether you're looking for plus size aprons, the best containers for storing flour, or a thoughtful gift for your friend who loves grilling.

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      Honest Review: KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Mini Food Processor
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      15+ Best Salt Cellars to Keep on Your Counter
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      8 things in my ADHD kitchen that just make sense
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      Best Brown Sugar Containers to Prevent Hardening
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    Hi, I'm Rebecca! I'm a pastry chef with a home cook mentality. I'm on a mission to make spending time in the kitchen fun and accessible — that's why so many people love my beginner-friendly bread recipes. I'm always looking for new and creative ways to get the most out of my favorite ingredients and flavors!

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    • a bowl of spicy chicken rigatoni
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    • dipping a torn piece of bread in the seasoned olive oil dip.
      Olive Oil Bread Dip

    Get in touch

    Want to work with me? Just have a question? Shoot me an email!

    rebecca@thepracticalkitchen.com

    Treat Yourself

    • the best plus size aprons
      15+ Places to Buy Plus Size Aprons
    • 15+ best salt cellars for any kitchen.
      15+ Best Salt Cellars to Keep on Your Counter
    • flour storage containers for 5 lbs of flour
      Flour Storage Containers That Fit Five Pounds of Flour
    • ADHD Kitchen Organization Tips and Tricks
      8 things in my ADHD kitchen that just make sense

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    Journalist turned pastry chef, on a mission to make cooking and baking fun and accessible. I'm always looking for new and creative ways to get the most out of my favorite ingredients and flavors! A Pittsburgh native currently calling Boston home.

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