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Hexarmor (Ansi 5) Food Service 10-302 Cut Resistant Gloves Review

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Rick Browne, Ph.B.

The Hexarmor (Ansi 5) Food Service 10-302 Cut Resistant Gloves has a good-fitting cuff. There are vulnerable areas however.

Cleanpower (4544) Safety Cut Proof Stainless Steel Metal Mesh Butcher Glove Review

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Rick Browne, Ph.B.

The Cleanpower Safety Cut Proof Stainless Steel Metal Mesh Butcher Glove is cut and stab resistant, ambidextrous with a high protection grade

DIY Cocktails: A Guide To Creating A Variety Of Mixed Drinks

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

A quality cocktail recipe book like "DIY Cocktails: A Simple Guide to Creating Your Own Signature Drinks" is a must for any home bar.

Bar Necessities: Choosing The Right Beer Glasses, Mugs, Tankards, And Steins

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

No bar would be complete without quality glassware including beer glasses, mugs, tankards, and steins. Here are some of our favorite choices.

Bar Necessities: Discovering Schrafft’s Luncheonette Glass

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Schrafft's Luncheonette-Style Glass with Holder Gift Box Set of 2 are a wonderful addition to your home glassware collection.

Bar Necessities: Selecting The Right Champagne Flutes

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

If you enjoy champagne and/or sparkling wine, quality champagne flutes are an important addition to your home bar.

Bar Necessities: The Right Wine Glasses For The Job

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

When it comes to selecting the right wine glasses, simple all-purposes glasses are just fine. Here is what we recommend.

Bar Necessities: Our Favorite Martini Glasses

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Unlike most bar glassware, martini glasses have become an art form. Some are elegant, whimsical, even spectacular. Here is my favorite.

Bar Necessities: Exceptional Collins and Rocks Glasses

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

You've stocked your bar but now you need the right glassware including two of the most important pieces- Collins glasses and rocks glasses.

Bar Necessities: Selecting A Properly Designed Wine Decanter

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

If you are a wine enthusiast then owning a well designed wine decanter is a must, but that doesn't have to mean the most expensive one.

Bar Necessities: The Right Muddler For Mojitos And More

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

A muddler, a mini-baseball bat used to crush herbs, is a must if you enjoy mojitos and other muddled cocktails.

Bar Necessities: Adding A Citrus Juicer To Your Home Bar

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

This stainless steel juicer is an elegant and effective way of juicing citrus, thereby making it a valuable addition to your bar or kitchen.

Bar Necessities: Selecting The Right Bar Spoon

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Long and slender with a spoon at one end and tines on the other, the bar spoon is a very handy multi-function tool for any home bar.

Bar Necessities: Reviewed Oxo Cocktail Strainer

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

A cocktail strainer is a valuable addition to any bar and the Hawthorn-style cocktail strainer from OXO is a great choice.

Bar Necessities: The Best Cocktail Shaker Kit

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Our favorite among the countless cocktail shaker kits is one from Libbey, with a 20oz mixing glass, stainless steel shaker, and strainer.

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