Have you ever wondered what kitchen gadgets are essential to any home? Or maybe you’re looking for some new cookbook inspiration? In this bite-sized episode, we share listener questions – and answer with expert advice – to inspire each other and you!  You might be surprised to hear what pieces of inexpensive equipment two former personal chefs consider a must-have in our respective kitchens. You’ll also discover the cookbooks we keep reaching for over and over again.  Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration, and call our hotline 323-452-9084 with your own culinary question! *** Links Kari’s favorite books and gadget: Love Soup: 160 All-New Vegetarian Recipes from the Author of The Vegetarian Epicure by Anna Thomas Sonya’s cookbook, Braids: Recipes From My Pacific Northwest Jewish Kitchen Wide mouth funnel Sonya’s favorite books and gadget: Cooking for Artists by Mina Stone Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan Benriner mandoline *** We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at [email protected]! Or give us a CALL on our kitchen phone! 323-452-9084 Sign up for Sonya’s free Substack, or order her debut cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!