13 things I don’t keep in my kitchen as a chef

• I’m a professional chef, and there are several ingredients and appliances I keep out of my kitchen.
• I’m not a fan of premade things like powdered drink mixes, seasoning blends, and garlic paste.
• I also don’t think gadgets like bagel cutters, egg poaching cups, and tofu presses are worth it.

As a professional chef, I’ve learned a lot about what I do and don’t need in my kitchen.

Now that everyone seems to be discussing the best ways to downsize and declutter, I put together a list of the ingredients, basics, and appliances I don’t buy.