Vitamix blender; Magimix food processor, All Clad pans, Victorinox knives for basics, then one high quality Japanese chef's knife; Ez-Duz-It can opener: Dualit classic toaster; Thermopen instant thermometer; William Whiteley kitchen scissors; OXO and Joseph Joseph do lots of good bits and bobs, but they aren't universally perfect; Pyrex glassware; Le Cruset Dutch oven.

Don't overspend on non-stick, none of them last more than a handful of years. Get a medium quality one and account for having to periodically replace it.

I currently cannot find a good quality long lasting non gimmicky kettle. If anyone has any tips!