5 Kitchen Essentials

There are certain things that, in my opinion, every "grown up" kitchen needs. This Dean & Deluca Spice Rack sits elegantly on my kitchen counter. Admittedly, I rarely use the spices but it is certainly a piece of art! Williams-Sonoma Hand & Dish soap are staples next to my sink. My favorite scent is the Meyer Lemon and it feels like I am always buying refills.  A good quality olive oil is must-have in every kitchen. I picked up a set of Shun knives in Tokyo this summer, and it vastly improved the quality of my prep work. And finally, Maldon sea salt is great to have on hand to finish off a savory dish or sprinkle over chocolate chip cookies.