Not the OP, but in the kitchen, knifes. Makes a huge difference. Tips for inexpensive but quality kitchen tools: The iSi basics silicone spatula is the best s

Not the OP, but in the kitchen, knifes. Makes a huge difference. Tips for inexpensive but quality kitchen tools: The iSi basics silicone spatula is the best spatula that you could ever use, and is like $11 on Amazon. Get the larger version. Don’t buy non-stick pans. Get cast iron and/or carbon steel, learn how to use it, and you’ll get non-toxic non-stick performance in a pan that you can give your grandkids when you die. Carbon steel is always inexpensive, and with cast iron the price goes up to have a nicer finish but is quite usable even at $25.