The What’s Gaby Cooking Master List got an update! Over the last few year or so I have been collecting all the questions I get on a regular basis – from insta, from the blog, from meeting you guys in person, from our secret FB group, from emails… you name it! I’ve been writing them down and now everything lives in one place!
The WGC Master List ONLY includes products that I use on pretty much a daily basis. Things that live on my kitchen counters because I can’t bare to put them away – god forbid I should have to walk to the pantry. Things that I travel with every single time I get on a plane because they make my life better. Things that really stand out. NOTHING is sponsored, just 1000% products that I know are epic and you need in your life! I’ll be adding to this every time something new comes up so if something is missing, just shout it out in the comments below!
Large Kitchen Appliances – see this post!
Small Kitchen Appliances
- Vitamix – I have the 750 and the A3500. Both are fantastic – just depends on your color preference.
- Pizza oven of my dreams – gets up to 750 degrees F and sits right on your counter!
- Slow Cooker from All Clad!
- All Clad Dutch Oven – my fav piece of stainless steel cookware ever. You can make ANYTHING in this!
- Cordless Immersion Blender
- I know everyone is obsessed with the Instant Pot – I have one but I don’t use it all that often! Clearly I need to change that asap!
- Rice Cooker – it’s the very best
- Stand Mixer – I’ve had multiple over the years and currently have a matte black one that was a special edition and I’m not so sure they make it anymore! But here’s the link to the same model – pick your favorite color!
- If you don’t want the stand mixer – this is the hand mixer I use!
- Air Fryer is available at either Amazon or Williams Sonoma
- Panini Press – clutch for when the kitchen is under reno
Pots and Pans and Knives
- Finex – that sexy cast iron pan with the cool handle you see on all my videos / live broadcasts!
- Lodge Cast Iron Skillet – the big heavy duty black one in my IG Lives
- 5 piece pots and pans – you can add extra pots and pans if needed but these are the ones I use the most!
- Non Stick Pans – we only have 1 non-stick skillet and I only use it for eggs and this one is my favorite
- Le Creuset Dutch Oven – for soups and stews and bolognese etc! I use the 6 3/4 quart one the most often!
- Global 2-piece knife set – my go to kitchen set! If you’re just starting your knife collection, these are the 2 that you will take you where you need to go
- Global Veggie Knife – the BEST! I actually use this more than my chefs knife
- And if you want the whole knife set – Global set – here you go! That’s the best bang for your buck
- Knife sharpener at home!
Coffee Gear
- Espresso Machine – that Thomas uses on average 3 times a day!!
- Espresso Cups
- Ceramic Pour Over Coffee Dripper
- Clear Pour Over Coffee Pot
- Drip Coffee Scale
- Silver Gooseneck Kettle
- Coffee Bean Grinder
- Pour Over Filters
- Thomas’ Custom Coffee Subscription
- Breville Tea Kettle – my latest investment and OMG it’s changed my tea game for real!
Odds and Ends in the Kitchen
- Garlic Press – for when you can’t be bothered to chop garlic.
- My salad spinner that I always use on IG live!
- A good pair of tongs – honestly you need at least 2-3 pairs!
- Unicorn Pepper Mill – it’s AH-MAZING
- Salt Container – it’s never not on my counter!
- Gold Baking Pans – the best non-stick around
- Big ass / heavy duty / best ever Pizza Cutter
- Pizza Stone
- Pizza Peel – for getting pizza in/out of the oven or bbq
- Kapoosh knife holder that finally fits ALL my knives!
- Wooden Cutting Board – I have the one that is 24″ x 18″ x 1 1/2″ thick in Walnut and the oil I use to treat it every other week.
- The What’s Gaby Cooking Avocado Spatula
- Knife Sharpener is available here or here
- Kitchen Scale for bread baking or for cooking making
- Glass Prep Bowls
- Wooden Spoons I use for IG Live
- Citrus Press for lemons and limes
- Long stirring spoon that we use for cocktails
- Cocktail Mixing Glass – as seen on the home tour // margarita video
- Meat Thermometer!
- Wine Opener – Thomas has been obsessed with this things. It’s the best when you want a glass of wine and don’t want to open the whole bottle!
- My 9×9 pan for all my slutty brownies, cookie bars, cheesecake bars etc.
- Bread Baking Scale
- Glass Straws
- Plastic Cutting board for meat / fish / chicken
- Glass storage containers for food storage
- Mesh Strainer
- Small Box Grater – similar to the one I have but latest version (mine is 10 years old and discontinued)
- Microplane for grating garlic, parmesan, ginger, citrus zest etc
- Can Opener – it’s simple, not complicated, not fancy and works like a champ
- Measuring Spoons – again nothing fancy but my favs
Grilling Tools
- Pit Mit – like an oven mit but for the BBQ
- BBQ Tools including spatula, baster etc
- Heavy Duty Skewers
- BBQ Fork Thermometer
- BBQ Pizza Stone and a pizza peel for easy removal
- Weber Gas Grill
Serveware
- Dinner Bowls and Plates – love these from Crate and Barrel
- Big Giant Ceramic Serving Bowl I use on IG live
Food Products
- Maldon Sea Salt – best salt
- Gaby’s Go To – my favorite seasoning for EVERYTHING
- This is Everything – a better version of the everything bagel spice which wins awards always!
- All Things Meat – the only rub you need for ribs, burgers, pork, chicken, etc!
- Taco, Fajita, Senorita – basically a one stop shop for any sort of Mexican seasoning you might need. Use it on tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, nachos, veggies, you name it. If you want a taco flavor… this is it!
- All Things Seafood – an all purpose seafood blend that works on everything. Fish, shrimp, scallops, lobster, you name it!
- Tastes Like Pizza – this will transform basically anything into a pizza flavored masterpiece!
- All Things Egg – the best seasoning for every kind of egg under the sun
- Gimme Chimi – your fav chimmichuri seasoning in the world!
- WGC Salsa Set – the best salsas in the world!!
- Garlic Goodness Oil – OMG!! The best olive oil infusion known to man. This Garlic Goodness situation can be drizzled on pasta, used to roast veggies, made into a salad dressing, used for dipping bread, literally the possibilities are endless!
- Tastes Like Pizza Oil – elevate everything in your life with this dipping sauce or olive oil to taste like pizza!
- Mega Mediterranean Oil – Tied for the best olive oil infusion – this one will make you feel like you live in the Mediterranean (on an island in the sunshine!) It’s another all purpose / multi use oil so use it for anything that need some oil and flavor!!
- What’s Gaby Cooking Mini Seasoning Set – some of our fav seasonings in 1 set! Perfect for any hostess gift!
- My favorite Matcha for smoothies and green tea
Beauty Products
- Under Eye Masks these are the ones I use most frequently because they are less aggressive
- Sheet Masks – for those long haul flights!
- Hand Masks – for those long haul flights!
- Lip Sleeping Mask – keeps those lips super soft!
- M-61 PowerGlow Peel – exfoliating peel
- Brightening and Tightening Mask
- Osea Advanced Protection Cream face moisturizer
- Osea Ocean Cleansing Mudd – 2x a week exfoliating
- Osea Hyaluronic Sea Serum – part of my nightly routine!
- Osea Essential Hydrating Oil – part of my nightly routine!
- Lune + Aster CC Moisturizer – with SPF!
- Saie Glowy Super Gel – I wear this every day, it’s just glowy!
- Saie Mascara – the best mascara in the game
- Saie Tinted Moisturizer – I wear Four: light medium
- Dragon Girl (Red lipstick)
- Cajun Shrimp or Red-vival-city, both my Signature Red Nail Colors OPI
- Makeup Brushes – throw out all your old brushes, there’s a new brush in town!! and you can try code: GABY30 for 30% off
Electronics / Tech Gear (written by Thomas)
- Sonos Arc (SoundBar) – The latest and greatest when it comes to soundbars. We are setting this beauty up with our main TV. The new Sonos Arc delivers dolby atmos (theater quality) sound. One of the best parts about this soundbar is that it is actually not ugly. We are pairing this soundbar with the Sonos sonance in ceiling speakers (2 for the rear) and our Sonos sub woofer that we have had for the last couple of years. The rear speakers are powered by the Sonos amp. Now when I watch the Lakers or Dodgers, I will really feel like I am at the game. You know Gaby is stoked about this. If you are looking to upgrade past your television speakers, this would be where I would begin. I would start with the soundbar. Then I would add the Sonos Sub. The last elements I would add would be two rear speakers and an amp to complete the full surround sound. (link on amazon if you prefer)
- Sonos Amp – Our Sonos amps are used to power all our in ceiling speakers and outdoor speakers. Each amp can power up to 4 different speakers and creates its own “zone”. We have an amp powering our 2 rear speakers in the TV room, the kitchen/bar zone, the pool zone, and the patio zone. (amazon link)
- Sonos Sub – The sub we have had for several years now. It was originally paired with the Sonos playbar and now we are planning to pair it with the Sonos arc to get that full Dolby Atmos sound for Gaby when she watched Game of Thrones and or Emily in Pairs. (linked on amazon too if you prefer)
- In-Ceiling Speakers – The in ceiling speakers are a collaboration Sonos does with Sonance (a different speaker company that makes architectural speakers). The cool thing about these speakers is that they are the only ones on the market that can be tuned using Sonos true play. We have these speakers in the bar/kitchen area and the TV room. (linked on amazon)
- Sonos Five – The Sonos five is the big speaker on the block for Sonos. Its a desktop speaker that has killer sound. We will be having this speaker sit in our bar area so gaby can listen to taylor swift in hi fidelity while having an aperol spritz. Also, the new Sonos five looks awesome, so its not like you have an ugly looking speaker sitting out in your room. It’s a win win. (amazon link)
- Sonos One – The Sonos one, formerly know as the play one is what we are going to be using in our dining room. We are pairing two of these play ones to create ambient vibes. We have had the play ones for several years now, as this was our very first Sonos purcahse like 6 years ago. I think the coolest thing about Sonos is the ability to build up a system over time. Eventually we will be adding in ceiling speakers to the dining room, however to save some money we decided we will use the speakers we have for this area. (amazon link)
- Sonos Move – The Sonos move is basically my wing man. I take with me where ever I go. Its the first Sonos product that is bluetooth enabled so it lets you enjoy great sounding music on the move. If I were just starting to build out my Sonos system today, this would be the speaker I start with. (amazon link)
- External Charger – never leave home without it!! It can charge your phone at least 5 times before you need to recharge it
- Noise Canceling Headphones – my go-to choice for headphones for all plane rides.
Lululemon Pieces
- Fav style of Lululemon leggings part 1 – better for high intensity workouts and they really keep things tight!
- Fav style of Lululemon leggings part 2 – better for yoga / lounging. SUPER STRETCHY
- Y-back tank top from Lululemon
- Boyfriend style T-shirt that I always wear and tie up at my waist.
Fashion Stuff
- Black Leather Backpack that I am always wearing
- Light Brown Leather Backpack that Thomas wears in our travel videos
- ABLE Jean Jacket – that distressed denim jacket I wear all the time! (I wear a small for size reference)
- Maya Brenner Necklace – the little G+T necklace I wear daily!
- Parachute Robe – literally the most comfy thing in the world!
- My fav slippers / indoor house shoes – here!
- That Nike Sweatshirt I wear on repeat!
- Loungewear with the softest fabric ever!! Also pajamas
Home / Furniture
- Outdoor Furniture by our pool
- Organic Cotton Bedding for our Master Bed
Baby Stuff (some of the things we have bought with a billion hours of research and/or got from our registry!)
- Poppy’s Nursery info is all right here
- Dock a Tot – for lounging around the house
- Breast Feeding Pillow – literally comes with me from room to room so I appreciate the chic prints
- Sound Machine – never knew how obsessed I’d be! I’m going to have to get another once Poppy moves into her own room
- Baby Monitor and Wall Mount – loving this one and it’s the same one all our friends with babies have been using the last year or so.
- Car Seat + Base – couldn’t be easier to set up
- Stroller – literally feels like a dream! Obsessed with the big wheels
- This is the high chair we went with!
- Baby Bjorn Bouncer – perfect for when I’m cooking dinner and Poppy wants to watch
- Lovevery Play Gym – this stage based learning company has my heart! I love the play gym and we also do the monthly deliveries of toys that they customize depending on the babies age
- This is the diaper bag I use!!
- Thomas (who has legit offered to change every diaper since we got home from the hospital) swears by Pampers Pure
- Baby Brezza Sterilizer – for sterilizing all the pacifiers and such after I inevitably drop them on the floor
- Baby Swing – Poppy is OBSESSED with this! I put her in it while I work out so she gets to keep moving too!
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Great list! I’d also love a list of your favorite home items – mattress, couch, kitchen chairs, etc. Thank you!
Great list! One thing you might want to add is your cutting board! I remember what it is from what you said one time on Instastories but I bet a lot of others will want to know as well. 🙂
Yes!! I’d love to know the brand of your dark cutting board as well!
added!
added!! xo
I love this list, I love all your recipes! Would also love a list of your fave beauty products, home products, etc. Your style is just the best!
You got it! Will add beauty products this weekend when I get home and can remember all the brands
Do you use an instant pot often? If so, which one do you recommend?
added! xx
This is great! Other things to include could be your cutting board, stand mixer, and nail polish color!
adding right now!
Love this! Also, I know it isn’t every day, but what instapot do you have?
adding right now!
Love the list! Thanks!!!!
Ummmmmmmm – can’t help but notice that neglected to list LuLu on your clothes. Love the lists!!! Totally gonna get those knives one day (perhaps Christmas).
omg it’s just so much to list 🙂 ALL yoga pants are lululemon!
Love it all Congrats!
Love love love you! You are fab on FB, Insta and of course Pinterest!! Is there any alternative pricing for people that are unable to afford kitchen items that aren’t so expensive? Thanks! <3
Do you recommend any nonstick pans?
Yes!! totally forgot – adding now
I’m searching for the best Pepper Grinder…..which one do you love??
I’m on the hunt too – I usually use the plastic one from Trader Joes but I’m trying to cut down on the amount of plastic I buy so I’ll report back when I find a good one!!
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I left my stove on and burned the crap out of my all-clad weeknight pan (that we use allll the time). I blame pregnancy brain. Any tips to get it back to life? Thank you!
You have a pizza stone you’re obsessed with — which is it! And is it good for grilling outdoors?
What slow cooker do you use?!
I have an All-Clad
Great list. The links does not work in UK. Any idea why?
Don’t forget, under travel, the AWAY big carry on. I just purchased and received it and gave your name as how I heard about it
What about a food scale? Do you have a reco?
What’s the suitcase that Thomas uses for his special packing?
AWAY
do you use the maldon salt just for finishing? what do you use for cooking as well?
both – just depends what I grab
What heavy bottom pan did you use for the
Parmesan meatballs !???!!
Cast iron skillet
Okay, here’s a recipe I made using my fav item on your Master List. Take one pint Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream….sprinkle Maldon Sea Salt on…..use a spoon to eat that layer. Repeat!!! OMG! Hmmmm, maybe add some homemade caramel sauce?!
OMG THIS IS BRILLIANT
Any other brands of clothes or beauty that you just swear by? You have the best style and skin. s well as cooking. I know your not a beauty/lifestyle blogger but I loves all the things. 🙂
Hey Gaby, doesn’t your mom make beautiful ceramics? Can we buy those anywhere? I feel like I watched an igtv video where you used them to serve a big salad…
she sure does!! Here’s the link https://www.instagram.com/fiftyoneandahalf/
I looked on your Master List, but didn’t see what indoor pizza oven you have. Who makes it?
Thx!!
fixing that right this very second
I don’t know if you have had one in the past or have considered setting up one, but do you have an Amazon page with most of your recommendations?
What was the brand name of your expresso machine again? BTW, LOVE the garlic press you recommended!
Breville Barista Express!!
Love the list! ❤️
This Master List is my go to as I’m recently separating & setting up a new home…I’m OBSESSED with everything you do & think you are such an amazing inspiration! Literally every recipe of yours I’ve tried comes out stellar. Could you please share some of your other favorite kitchen items i.e. utensils – cooking tools – additional ‘must haves’ for setting up a new chef’s kitchen? What measuring spoons/sets do you like the best? You are a Godsend ❤️✨❄️ Happy holidays!
Where is the cutting board from??
added to the list!!
Great list! I’d love to know where to buy your red handled, wet, knife sharpener.
thanks,
Judy
added to the list!
Good Morning. Love your Master List. FYI: The garlic press is on Amazon for $39 and Sur La Table is $45 and backordered until February. Also, the knife sharpener
Special Request for your upcoming book tour. Have you ever or would you ever consider coming to Wilmington, NC? Our city is growing and I know you would get a huge following. Fanny Slater, a chef with Foodnetwork (she won something on Rachel Ray’s show) actually lives here. If you would come on the weekend you could go to the beach! We have an international airport (flyilm.com) and we’re a 2 hour drive from Raleigh.
As they say on some radio shows “love your show babe.” Jody Belleman
Thank you!! Just updated
Hi. Have you ever considered doing a “section” on CONVECTION OVEN baking? (P.S. Thanks for the knife sharpener info!)
Hi Gaby! Love your style! Can you share the name of the black backpack you frequently wear?
Thanks 🙂
yes! adding it right now!
Can you add the silver spoon and glass container you used to make the margaritas?! Thanks!
yes – by tonight!
What about those two matching chairs in your house? They are like a brown leather?
Thanks!
Room and Board
You forgot the infamous Nike sweatshirt!!!!!
Added!
Do you have a recommendation for a bread machine? Thanks!
I don’t – I make bread from scratch when I make it! There’s a tutorial on my youtube page!
Have you decided on a stove/range for the new kitchen?
Not yet!
I know you make healthy smoothies but I can’t tolerate drinking cold ones and dislike them. I need to chew. Do you take any vitamin supplements?
I take Vitamin D!
Can you share again the brand of your adorable matching sweatsuits?? I’ve looked and looked and can’t find it! Thanks!
Emily and Merritt
Hi there! Where is your wood handled mesh skimmer from? (The one you used while making gnocchi on 3/30) Also – where are your white fruit bowls on your island from?
Thank you so much!!!
Love your master list! Thank you!
FYI I really like the Oxo pepper grinder.
Hi Gaby,
Thank you for creating this Master List, it’s everything and more! With that being said, I have a question in regards to the beauty products you use. I am all about the dewy skin:) Seeing these products made me very happy! I was wondering, do you wear the Saie Glowy Super Gel over top of the Lune & Aster CC Moisturizer?
Also, congratulations to you and Thomas in the new house! I love watching your Instagram stories:)
Yes!! Saie on top of CC!! It’s my fav combo
I got a peppermill from a guy in Mobile,Alabama that Sara Moulton uses. It it is a special made out of one piece of wood and it takes a year to make. His name is Pinky Martin. Collectors piece for chef cooks especially. It is my very best prize that I take care of but beautiful.
You need to please expand your fashion list! I love all your tie dye and your leopard print swimsuit. Do have links for those? Thank you!
I’ll update this weekend
Hi Gaby! What makes the Veggie Knife so good for vegetables versus using any other knife? Thank you!
It’s really personal preference. I like the shape of it and the weight! But a chefs knife is amazing too
Love watching your IG lives and everything on this list! I’m not a very good cook but you make it look so easy and way less intimidating!
Where are your white fruit bowls on your island from?
Those are from Anthroplogie a few years ago (maybe 8) unsure if they are still in production
Hi Gaby!
On your live tonight you mentioned your lulu leggings were on the master list but I don’t see them. I heard you say they were new and I would love to check them out! Can’t wait for your cookbook!!!!!
Thank you for all you do!!
Here you go! https://bit.ly/2KIxIrs
This is amazing, I want everything on here . Its such a shame that the Pottery Barn links don’t work to order to the UK or else I’d be all over it. Thanks so much for such a great master list