More than 60 years ago in "Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” Julia Child, one of America’s most emulated chefs, described the necessity of decent, reliable kitchen equipment.
"Theoretically, a good cook should be able to perform under any circumstances, but cooking is much easier, pleasanter and more efficient if you have the right tools,” Child said.
Among the essentials she named were a heavy-duty electric mixer, a skillet and a knife — specifically, a quality, stainless steel knife that’s "sharp as a razor.”