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Oxo has a zillion different dry measuring cups. These new ones: http://www.amazon.com/Good-Grips-6-piece-Measuring-Black/dp/B00004OCO6 I think the measurement labels are plastic molded into the handle now instead of being printed on
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I bought one of these last year for rough measurement. http://www.amazon.com/KitchenArt-55...e+measuring+cup Not very precise, but it's great for cooks with large acceptable margins of error. Like college kids.
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Thanks dudes. The OXO cups look like an upgraded version of the kind I have, so I'll get those.
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Indentured Servant posted:Thanks dudes. The OXO cups look like an upgraded version of the kind I have, so I'll get those. No buy these
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Indentured Servant posted:Thanks dudes. The OXO cups look like an upgraded version of the kind I have, so I'll get those. Another option, http://www.amazon.com/Chefn-SleekSt...+measuring+cups I own a couple sets of these and they are very handy, usually you can find them with the measuring spoons as a set for $20.
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I'm wanting to grab a new mixer for the old lady for her birthday (which is today, but I didn't kill our old cheap mixer until yesterday, so...). Is the KitchenAid still the way to go? And if so, which model? I'm Canadian, and amazon.ca has a couple: http://amzn.to/R6z2yM http://amzn.to/PBUnDP From what I can tell, the Artisan is just a shorter version, and slightly less powerful. So I'm heavily leaning towards the pro series. Basically I'm just looking for a "yes, they're still great" or a "no, there's a new sexy in town"  Thanks a ton folks!
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Aug 24, 2012 11:52
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Da new sexy http://www.amazon.ca/Cuisinart-SM-55BCC-Quart-Brushed-Chrome/dp/B002SSUDXG/ref=sr_1_15?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1345817763&sr=1-15 More power for the money
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Are there decent Cuisinarts that are bowl-lift rather than head-tilt? I'm not a big fan of the head tilt designs; I have an old kitchenaid I picked up for $40 at a thrift store, and the pin in the neck constantly tries to rattle out when I make bread dough, and the mixing bowl's little tabs that you twist into to secure it have gotten so dented that it can rotate through and pop out pretty often under heavy loads (again, bread dough). My parents haven't had any similar problems with their bowl-lift Kitchenaid, and so the Cuisinart's head tilt design makes me suspicious.
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The pin on the Kitchenaids is exposed, which is why you have that problem. Mine doesn't pop out while it's mixing but it dropped out once while I was carrying it around, which was worrisome. The Cuisinarts don't have an exposed pin.
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Dropped the cash on the Kitchenaid. The Cuisinart looks pretty awesome, but my mom having a kitchenaid mixer that's older than me, along with a few relatives...well lets say I'm a sucker for tradition hahah. I really want to get a Cuisinart to so I can compare :P
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I'm looking for a good 9 inch springform pan that comes with two bases—a flat one, and the one with the cylinder in the middle that makes a donut-shaped cake. Any recommendations?
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An observer posted:I'm looking for a good 9 inch springform pan that comes with two bases—a flat one, and the one with the cylinder in the middle that makes a donut-shaped cake. Any recommendations? http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Bundt-Springform-Bottoms/dp/B00004RFPR Honestly, it's better if you just get a tube pan and a springform pan. Trying to merge them in some kind of unholy wedding isn't your best bet.
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Siochain posted:Dropped the cash on the Kitchenaid. The Cuisinart looks pretty awesome, but my mom having a kitchenaid mixer that's older than me, along with a few relatives...well lets say I'm a sucker for tradition hahah. They really don't seem to make the Kitchenaids like they used to. 
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dino. posted:http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Bundt-Springform-Bottoms/dp/B00004RFPR Actually, you use either one or the other depending on what cake you're making. My parents own a really great one that doesn't seem to exist online.
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Siochain posted:I'm wanting to grab a new mixer for the old lady for her birthday (which is today, but I didn't kill our old cheap mixer until yesterday, so...). Is the KitchenAid still the way to go? And if so, which model? Pretty sure the artisan has plastic gears while the pro has metal.
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I thought they used to have plastic gears in the one, but all the new models (like the past few years) have had metal in either.
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They started using plastic gearboxes (not gears) in several models, but after people complained about it they switched back to metal gearboxes.
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I happen to have used both of the stainless cookware sets available at Costco so I thought I would write a few words about them: Kirkland (Costco brand) 13 piece set Usually about $180 Pros: - Attractive - nice curved shapes, decorative copper bands - Heavy steel lids. Domed for, I suppose, braising. Construction seems at least as robust as my All-Clad lids. - NSF certified (arguable if this really means anything for most people). - Nice handles - Disc bottoms are heavy and retain heat for a surprisingly long time (this may be a con, in that these do not react as quickly to changing temperatures as an All-Clad, for instance). - Extremely easy to clean cooking surface. Seems to release cooking debris better than Cuisinart or All-Clad. Paradoxically it does stain - I can still see the shadow of some bacon that I fried to test out the ten inch skillet. - Perfectly good cooking performance. I haven't noticed any hot or cold spots, uneven heating, etc. Not as refined as All-Clad or Cuisinart, but basically fine unless you're a culinary perfectionist (in which case you probably already have a complete All-Clad set). Cons - Disc construction, so theoretically less durable than clad cookware and should not distribute heat as evenly. - Inefficient geometry. Very small bases and flared sides mean that the actual cooking surface is smaller than you might think. - No 12-inch skillet (the set does include a saute pan which is perhaps slightly larger than the 10-inch skillet). - Copper bands discolor with heat, almost immediately. - Heavy. Cuisinart Multiclad 12 piece set $200, often on sale for $150. The Costco version of this set is slightly different, in that it includes 8, 10, and 12 inch skillets and has glass lids rather than steel (see here for the exact differences). I have less to say here because the Cuisinart set has fewer unusual features and generally seems better thought out than the Kirkland set. Pros - Multiclad construction is durable and provides even heating. - Fairly comprehensive set, few useless pieces. - Superb cooking performance on stovetop and in the oven. Cons - Glass lids, supposedly only safe to 350 degrees. - Slightly heavier than All-Clad. Obviously I would go for the Cuisinart for $150 every time.
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TDD_Shizzy posted:Another option, http://www.amazon.com/Chefn-SleekSt...+measuring+cups I just grabbed a set of those. Pretty sure they were inspired by camping gear actually. http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Summit-X-Mug-Blue/dp/B001Q3KLUO/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1346114129&sr=1-6&keywords=camping+cup  While we're talking about folding gear, Orikaso makes fantastic camping chinaware. Folds flat, super lite, really easy to clean. I've got multiple sets just so I can convert other people to the dark side. http://www.orikaso.com/
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Can anyone recommend a good stainless steel roasting pan? I've checked out a few on Amazon. Looks like the Cuisinart ones are favored by reviewers, but any alternatives/counter-suggestions would be most welcome.
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java posted:Can anyone recommend a good stainless steel roasting pan? I've checked out a few on Amazon. Looks like the Cuisinart ones are favored by reviewers, but any alternatives/counter-suggestions would be most welcome. Heavy, shiny, large, double handled. That's your requirement list.
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I'm looking to buy a nice wooden cutting board to be my general cutting surface. I found a local place in Brooklyn that makes some really nice boards: http://www.brooklynbutcherblocks.com/Brooklyn_Butcher_Blocks/Products_Page.html I like the look of the Cherry one and I'd like to support people locally, but am I going to spend too much money? I emailed the guy and he said one will cost me $150. Doh004 fucked around with this message at 16:16 on Aug 31, 2012 |
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That's reasonable for a high quality board. Just take care of it and it will last you a very long time. Oil it periodically, never put it in the dishwasher, and give it a nice sanding when it needs it. Obviously you don't need to spend that much on a cutting board. a bamboo one will run you far less than that and work equally well. But there's something to be said for having nice things.
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Doh004 posted:I'm looking to buy a nice wooden cutting board to be my general cutting surface. I found a local place in Brooklyn that makes some really nice boards: http://www.brooklynbutcherblocks.com/Brooklyn_Butcher_Blocks/Products_Page.html From some brief searching, it seems that's a pretty good price for a cherry cutting board, with the only similar one I saw on Amazon running about $190. So if you want to spend $150 on a really nice cutting board, that seems to be a good deal, but there's no real utility reason to go with such an expensive material. It is drat pretty, though. E: I actually have found that I just don't like how light and soft bamboo boards feel, it sometimes feels like it catches my knife more than I like. That's really just preference though.
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Hmm okay, and should I not use it for raw meats? I still have my plastic cutting boards that I could place on top of it, but I imagine I shouldn't mix the two. Or would washing it down inbetween uses be okay?Invisible Ted posted:It is drat pretty, though. I know 
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Wood is just as safe, if not safer, than plastic for cutting meat. Something about the antimicrobial properties of wood.
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Flash Gordon Ramsay posted:Wood is just as safe, if not safer, than plastic for cutting meat. Something about the antimicrobial properties of wood. Here's the article: http://faculty.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/faculty/docliver/Research/cuttingboard.htm
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Welp, I know what I'm buying tonight after work 
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Speaking of butcher blocks, I've had good luck with this block conditioner: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ESTA30/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i00 It's basically beeswax and mineral oil. It has no particular scent, dries quickly, and leaves a nice luster. Those Brooklyn blocks are gorgeous!
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^ Ordered, because I might as well have it. Thanks! Somewhat related: What do people use for kitchen towels? Just use a poo poo load of paper towels? Buy a big bunch of standard white towels and constantly rotate through them as you send the rest to a washing machine? I hate my current dish towels and have been plowing through my supplies of paper towels. These would be used for wiping down surfaces too.
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Doh004 posted:^ Ordered, because I might as well have it. Thanks! I have at least a dozen side towels I keep in a lower cabinet. At any given time, I have three or so in use. As soon as one gets soiled, it's off to the laundry room and I get another clean one out. I used to go through a shitload of paper towels, but that's wasteful and expensive. Edit: Something like these. For $10, you have a dozen towels. You'll need to replace some every few months, but they will still pay for themselves versus paper towels in a month. Flash Gordon Ramsay fucked around with this message at 17:35 on Aug 31, 2012 |
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I found a bunch of cheapass Iron Chef America side towels at Ross  
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$.75 dish towels from Ikea. They're certainly not fancy but they get the job done and for $.75 you can beat em up without feeling bad.
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Anyone used this? Comments? The Orion Cooker
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Thoht posted:$.75 dish towels from Ikea. They're certainly not fancy but they get the job done and for $.75 you can beat em up without feeling bad. And they also have a very nice clean classic Scandinavian aesthetic. They look very similar to the towels my grandmother used. She made hers herself though.
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DekeThornton posted:And they also have a very nice clean classic Scandinavian aesthetic. They look very similar to the towels my grandmother used. She made hers herself though.
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Doh004 posted:I'm looking to buy a nice wooden cutting board to be my general cutting surface. BoardSMITH is my choice for the nicest end-grain cutting boards.
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I want this cutting board. Good balance of size and teak is a strong wood http://www.amazon.com/Proteak-Cutti...k+cutting+board
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I'm really happy with the Ikea cutting board I have. It's about 18 inches wide and long enough to cover the depth of my countertop. It's completely unreasonably huge and was only $10. I just rub some mineral oil into it from time to time and it has performed like a champ. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30087148/
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Vile posted:I want this cutting board. Good balance of size and teak is a strong wood Some knife obsessives claim that teak contains silica that will dull your edges. It's certainly beautiful though.
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