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My DeLonghi KM700 is a rebranded Kenwood. Even comes with the Kenwood K beater. My mom has the original KM500 (by kenwood) that she got 30+ years ago for her wedding, still going strong. The only difference is that mine is metal case (instead of plastic), a few more watts, and 7 quart bowl (although it's huge, and needed a beater blade to work with small batches). Delonghi rebranded a KM500 as well. Although it looks as the DSM5/DSM7 have a new design, so not sure about those.
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Another knife question - My parents (who are not cutlery afficianatos ) bought me a bread knife a couple of years ago that I've been really happy with, it's stayed very sharp and cuts through pineapples like butter (and well, I think it looks pretty nice, too.) Not knowing much really about knives, I just saw today that it is a Henckle International Mikado. I'm pretty sure that it came from a big box store and was relatively cheap, but aren't Henckle knives excellent/expensive? I'm guessing the "International Mikado" appendage is the catch, ie., "this is the cheapo line we sell to big box stores." I'm just wondering because being an average cook who nonetheless enjoys nice tools, I'd consider buying other knives from this line... Unless of course someone here tells me that they effectively self-destruct after 5 years.  
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Aug 13, 2011 15:06
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cocoavalley posted:Henckle International Mikado. I have a paring knife from this line and I like it a lot. I think it was in the 40 to 50 dollar range. All of my knives are Henckles, all in the 40 to 50 dollar range, and I've been using them for several years with no issue. I got a hand held sharpener that was recommend on some cooking sites and I use it every now and then but generally find that my Henckles stay pretty sharp.
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Aug 13, 2011 16:14
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This is STILL one of the best knives I own. I have Shun, Henckels, Sabatier, and this. It cuts tomatoes paper thin and has only required being steeled, never sharpened. http://www.amazon.com/Wasabi-Kershaw-6-5-Inch-Santoku-Knife/dp/B000A2JXB0 $34.95 USD
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Aug 13, 2011 20:03
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Mr Pepper posted:i have a vitamix blender and it's very powerful and works very well. You can make soups in it but I didn't like the "airy" texture of it. ymmv of course. +1 for vitamix. It has never failed to blend the bejezus out of anything I've put in it. It's also built like a tank with a plastic pitcher that you can stand on w/o fear of breaking/warping.
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Aug 17, 2011 20:44
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I'm after a stick/hand held blender. Should I be looking at the same brands as the mixers/blenders? The end should be detachable so I can wash it easier.
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Aug 18, 2011 01:23
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Fists Up posted:I'm after a stick/hand held blender. http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-76BC-SmartStick-200-Watt-Immersion/dp/B000EGA6QI/
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Aug 18, 2011 01:43
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PRADA SLUT posted:http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-76BC-SmartStick-200-Watt-Immersion/dp/B000EGA6QI/
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Aug 18, 2011 03:08
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If you enjoy making bread, pizza, or really anything requiring mixing, seriously consider ditching your Kitchenaid and get one of these: http://www.everythingkitchens.com/DLXmixer.html It can knead like nothing else. You can make huge batches of dough at once without stressing the motor. The roller/scraper works great for cake batters/cookies as well as high-hydration dough. The hook attachment is a one way ticket to incredibly tight windowpane city. I burnt out the motor in my Kitchenaid HD550 kneading 1.3kg of pizza dough, this thing could easily make twice that amount at once without breaking a sweat. Also, the optional attachments are (a little) cheaper than their Kitchenaid equivalents. I only have the meat grinder and it works at least as well as my dad's standalone Waring Pro model. The attachments are also very adjustable, depending on what you're mixing and what you're trying to accomplish. For example, with the roller and scraper, you can adjust the distance between the side of the bowl and the scraper, which allows you to effectively mix either small amounts of batter or add an extrusion type effect that REALLY works a dough. It does take some getting used to, since the attachments are stationary and the bowl spins. But I think it gives you greater mixing control, freedom, and you can thoroughly knead MUCH larger batches of dough.
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Aug 18, 2011 03:29
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PRADA SLUT posted:http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-76BC-SmartStick-200-Watt-Immersion/dp/B000EGA6QI/ have it, works fine, no complaints
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Aug 18, 2011 06:03
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Nostrum posted:If you enjoy making bread, pizza, or really anything requiring mixing, seriously consider ditching your Kitchenaid and get one of these: I just need to add a little room to my kitchen so I can upgrade to this. I'm actually totally serious about that, I just don't know where that room would come from at the moment.
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Mr. Wiggles posted:I just need to add a little room to my kitchen so I can upgrade to this. I'm actually totally serious about that, I just don't know where that room would come from at the moment. It's so weird that the 20 qt is $100 more than the 10 qt. You're getting so much more space!
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dino. posted:It's so weird that the 20 qt is $100 more than the 10 qt. You're getting so much more space! A great place to pick up those things is auctions. Restaurants go out of business all the time and the equipment goes pretty cheap. I have an Atlas Pepper Mill that I absolutely adore, had it for about 15 years and it grinds as good as new. You may pry my Kitchenaid from my cold dead hands. Romertopf clay cookers are just awesome. I'm certain other types of clay cookers work as well, but I love mine. I have a huge old calphalon* possibly-roaster that has a lid that fits perfectly snug. It's big, it's oval and deep, with a heavy lid. Awesome! *turns out it is a Magnalite, however, the pics I can find, the lids aren't nearly as nice as the one on mine. Auntbeast fucked around with this message at 22:16 on Aug 18, 2011 |
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Aug 18, 2011 22:12
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Mr. Wiggles posted:I just need to add a little room to my kitchen so I can upgrade to this. I'm actually totally serious about that, I just don't know where that room would come from at the moment. I think I am in love. Well, my birthday *IS* coming...and my husband is asking me what I would like :P It's worth a try 
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Aug 19, 2011 04:08
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Amethyste posted:I think I am in love. Well, this is what I really want, but even used I can't find them for as cheap as the Globe. If you can get one, though, Hobart really is top of the line.
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Mr. Wiggles posted:Well, this is what I really want, but even used I can't find them for as cheap as the Globe. If you can get one, though, Hobart really is top of the line. what are you even making that needs a mixer the only two things I ever find myself using a mixer for are dough and meringue
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Aug 19, 2011 08:07
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I want the potato peeler attachment for my Kenwood, I really hate peeling potatoes.
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Aug 19, 2011 09:54
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mindphlux posted:what are you even making that needs a mixer Lots of dough at a time.
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Aug 19, 2011 18:09
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I had a Krups convection toaster oven...until last weekend  It was awesome, it could cook small birds, 2 person meals, etc. You could sear a steak in a pan or on the grill, then throw the pan into this oven and finish it. No need to heat up a big oven. However, this thing had a serious flaw. Every time you hit a button, the beeps were piercingly loud. Annoying, 5 beep chime when things are done. Super, super annoying and hurtful to my sensitive ears. I tried taking the thing apart to fix the noise, which I did, but I messed up the door spring and now it wont close. Rather than going to go take it to be fixed locally, I may just spring for a new one. Anyone have any recommendations on a small convection- toaster oven that doesnt beep super loud? I'm pretty pissed about breaking it, but I really couldn't live with that any longer, it was that bad. Shame, because the oven was fine otherwise. Sorry if I missed this in the thread, I read through a bunch but the thread is pretty long at this point.
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Aug 20, 2011 02:43
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Mr. Wiggles posted:Lots of dough at a time. god among men
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His Divine Shadow posted:I want the potato peeler attachment for my Kenwood, I really hate peeling potatoes. If you ever get one tell us if it's worth it, I've always wondered. If it helps Larousse says that automatic peelers have the least waste of all pealing methods. Speaking of Kenwood attachments I've also been tempted by the sive attachment. Looks like it would be awesome for perfect mashed potatoes.
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I have just started to get into cooking and I am in the market for a few basic items aside from my mom's stuff. First, a cast iron skillet. I've seen the Lodge ones off of Amazon recommended highly in this thread and elsewhere, but I have also seen some links to Ikea versions. I plan to use this for searing steaks and I am unsure which one to go for. I would prefer cheaper (cast irons being cheap as is), but would like the best value. What size should I get? Alton Brown recommended 10-12", but I am not sure which one is preferred, nor their weight considerations. Lodges are pre-seasoned and I have never seasoned before, but that does not seem to be too big of an issue. It is certainly a plus though. Second, I would like an effective pepper grinder, I am not sure what to look for in them, but I am pretty open regarding the amount of pepper that comes out, and the coarseness of it; just not a waterfall of pepper per turn. This I would also like to get as cheap as possible while still being reliable. Third, meat thermometers. I know everyone recommends the Thermapen, but would there be a good thermometer I can get off of this VWR Website, or any other kitchen items for that matter?
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Heisenator posted:Second, I would like an effective pepper grinder, I am not sure what to look for in them, but I am pretty open regarding the amount of pepper that comes out, and the coarseness of it; just not a waterfall of pepper per turn. This I would also like to get as cheap as possible while still being reliable. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=120838
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Heisenator posted:First, a cast iron skillet. I've seen the Lodge ones off of Amazon recommended highly in this thread and elsewhere, but I have also seen some links to Ikea versions. I plan to use this for searing steaks and I am unsure which one to go for. I would prefer cheaper (cast irons being cheap as is), but would like the best value. 10" or 12" doesn't matter. Just think about what you are going to put in it most of the time. As for the rest of the questions I'll just quote this from the Cast Iron thread. godzirraRAWR posted:I am honestly shocked at how many problems you people are having with cast iron. Or in other words just cook with the drat thing.
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http://www.woot.com/ Up for a few more hours, don't know if they're any good or not.
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Heisenator posted:Second, I would like an effective pepper grinder, I am not sure what to look for in them, but I am pretty open regarding the amount of pepper that comes out, and the coarseness of it; just not a waterfall of pepper per turn. This I would also like to get as cheap as possible while still being reliable. Get this: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10152875 It's cheap, durable and adjustable.
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KozmoNaut posted:Get this: Great, that sounds good. I think I will stop by Ikea today. Should I buy any other items while there? What was the recommended cast iron skillet from there?
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Heisenator posted:Great, that sounds good. I think I will stop by Ikea today. Should I buy any other items while there? What was the recommended cast iron skillet from there? The raw cast iron skillet they have at Ikea is pretty small and has very low sides. It's perfect for a single steak, but not much else. I have the enameled frying pan and sauté pan from the Senior line. Between those and my large cast iron pan, I hardly ever use my nonstick pan anymore. I have the large dutch oven as well, I highly recommend it.
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Can anyone recommend a really nice toaster oven? Mine just gave out.
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KozmoNaut posted:Get this: I have a bunch of those for spices. Cumin, white pepper, etc. They work great.
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Is there a go-to website for ordering whole spices? I live in a food desert and the closest thing my grocery has to exotic spices is a staggering area of pre-ground 'steak rub' mixes.
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Chard posted:Is there a go-to website for ordering whole spices? I live in a food desert and the closest thing my grocery has to exotic spices is a staggering area of pre-ground 'steak rub' mixes. http://www.penzeys.com/ http://www.thespicehouse.com/
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Brilliant, thanks a million.
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KozmoNaut posted:The raw cast iron skillet they have at Ikea is pretty small and has very low sides. It's perfect for a single steak, but not much else. I got the spice mill, thanks everyone for that recommendation. I did not find the raw cast iron skillet you mentioned; they had a $40 enameled cast iron griddle, I believe under the Favorit line, and also the Senior line of enameled cast iron, which was also pricey. Do you have the name of the cast iron at Ikea?
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Heisenator posted:I did not find the raw cast iron skillet you mentioned; they had a $40 enameled cast iron griddle, I believe under the Favorit line, and also the Senior line of enameled cast iron, which was also pricey. Do you have the name of the cast iron at Ikea? Oh, it looks like they don't carry it anymore, I can't find it either.
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Aug 25, 2011 14:10
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Any recommendations for a mandolin? Dont need anything fancy
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I bought a Bamix Magic Wand immersion blender yesterday. I think it's the least expensive blender they make, but holy hell is it a nice piece of kit. The old Braun I had was a flimsy piece of crap in comparison and that lasted 15 years before the motor burned out, so I have high expectations for its replacement. So far, I've made ice cream, smoothies and soup and I'm constantly looking for excuses to blend more stuff. It'll crush ice cubes all day without breaking a sweat. Bamix immersion blenders, highly recommended. KozmoNaut fucked around with this message at 19:30 on Aug 25, 2011 |
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dms666 posted:Any recommendations for a mandolin? Dont need anything fancy http://www.amazon.com/Harold-Import-Company-BN1-Mandoline/dp/B0000VZ57C I've had this guy for a while - it's sharp as poo poo and the guard sucks, so take it off and don't slice your finger tip off.
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I have a Benriner. It's fantastic. They make a wide version of it. Spring for that.
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Chemmy posted:I have a Benriner. It's fantastic. They make a wide version of it. Spring for that. Which, the 5" wide one?
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