Sam's Favourites

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1

Used in our chili, menudo, and black garlic recipes.

Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker

Makes fresh beet pasta in 3 minutes flat.

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker

Behind our strawberry and chocolate fudge ice creams.

Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Perfect for campfire cooking and one-pot family dinners.

Glass Food Storage Containers

How we pack our picnic tiramisu without a single spill.

Bamboo Steamer Basket (10")

The classic tool for our Cantonese steamed pork with preserved vegetables.

Immersion Hand Blender

Blends our anti-inflammatory berry smoothie and homemade hummus in seconds.

Mandoline Slicer (6-in-1)

Paper-thin veggies for our Thai chicken salad and pickled red onions.

Ceramic Pie Pans (Set of 2)

Our go-to for spiced pumpkin pie and cherry clafoutis.

Red Boat Fish Sauce

The secret behind our Thai chicken, lemongrass marinade, and spring rolls.

Kadoya Sesame Oil

A staple in our Cantonese steamed dishes and Asian stir-fries.

Sumac Spice

Adds bright citrusy depth to hummus and shawarma.

Ceremonial Matcha Powder

The star of our matcha avocado popsicles.

Tamarind Paste

Key to our mango tamarind broccoli wings sauce.

Mike's Hot Honey

The finishing drizzle on our campfire brie cheese recipe.

Lotus Biscoff Spread

The dreamy frosting on our pumpkin chocolate chip cake.

Lemongrass Paste (Tube)

Adds authentic flavour to lemongrass chicken drumsticks without the prep.

California Olive Ranch EVOO

Our everyday finishing oil — salads, roasted veggies, and dipping bread.

Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos

Our go-to soy sauce swap — lower sodium, naturally sweet, works in every stir-fry.

Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Extract

The secret depth behind our cookies, cakes, and French toast.

OXO Good Grips Kitchen Scale

Accurate to the gram — essential for bread, pastry, and portioning kids' meals.