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Invest In Good Frying Pans, Unless They Are Nonstick
An assortment of pans for frying and sauteing is essential for a functional kitchen. Stainless steel with a core of aluminum is best for most sauteing and frying. Buy the best you can. It's also helpful to have a couple nonstick pans on hand. For those, buy them cheap and replace them when they wear out.
French Press Coffee Maker Works Even If The Power’s Out
A French press coffee maker requires no electricity, is portable, easy to operate, and makes a great cup of coffee. Here's a review of one of our favorite models that won't crack.
An Old Fashioned Meat Grinder Lasts Forever
Grinding your own meat gives you fresher, better tasting meals. You can buy attachments for stand mixers and food processors, but an old fashioned hand operated meat grinder is inexpensive and will last forever. If you make hamburgers you can create your own signature beef blend featuring chuck, brisket, and more.
Carving Fork: An Ideal Tool For Slicing Large Cuts Of Meat
A carving fork is sometimes the best tool for holding meat steady when you slice it.
Vegetable Peelers: An Inexpensive But Necessary Tool For The Kitchen
The vegetable peeler is an indispensable tool in the kitchen. Here's what to look for when buying one.
Alaskan Ulu Rocker Knife
This tool, designed for skinning hides, comes in very handy in the kitchen, especially for mincing herbs.
Products For Storing Your Knives Safely And Damage Free
You need a place to store your knives. A block or magnetic strip would be just the thing.
The Messermeister Meridian Elite Knife Kit Travels Well
My travel knife kit is a Messermeister Meridian Elite Knife Set. These are quality forged knives, and if you're looking for a basic knife roll, it makes a great choice.
Cleaver: An Ideal Knife To Have On Hand For Cutting Through Bone
When cutting through bones, a cleaver is a great tool to have in the kitchen.
Gunter Wilhelm Premier ProCut 3.5 Inch Paring Knife
A short stiff blade with a sharp point makes the paring knife the tool of choice for fine work like slicing radishes, peeling apples, coring peppers. The Gunter Wilhelm Premier ProCut 3.5 inch inch Premier ProCut Paring Knife is a superb blade with a wicked sharp 15 degree cutting edge that is also drop dead gorgeous.
Tappecue Touch Review
See our complete review of the Tappecue Touch, a four-channel, Internet-enabled wireless food thermometer, that got a Gold Medal.Up Your BBQ IQ By Joining The Pitmaster Club
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