Canuck-Errant posted:Henckels International knives - is an 17-piece set (of which 8 are steak knives) worth 250 CAD if I can get it on clearance at Canadian Tire? They're forged rather than stamped, at least. Knife sets usually include a bunch of stuff you don't actually want or need and are of low quality in general. I'd get a good Chef's Knife & paring knife and expand from there based on your needs.
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I just got a Bosch Universal mixer. I've made triple and quadruple batches of everything and it's amazing 
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Dec 17, 2017 18:07
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So I picked up a sifter this year and I love it. But I’m an idiot would add my salt to my spices/soda/powder etc and sift it with flour. It’s clear to me that it’s rubbed off some of the coating and there’s rust... I assume I should just pick up another sifter?
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Dec 17, 2017 19:14
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Foley make some aluminum flour sifters if you want something that won't rust.
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Dec 17, 2017 20:23
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Happiness Commando posted:I just got a Bosch Universal mixer. I've made triple and quadruple batches of everything and it's amazing I got one last year and haven't made any doughs in my kitchenaid since.
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Dec 17, 2017 20:27
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Canuck-Errant posted:Foley make some aluminum flour sifters if you want something that won't rust. I’m finding conflicting care instructions for sifters, who could imagine people can’t agree on something like that on the Internet? What do y’all do w your sifters? I like the one I have now, it’s basic and effective, and was really well rated but I’m not sure if I wanna get another if it’s gonna do this again, etc.
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Dec 17, 2017 22:52
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Did you put it in the dishwasher
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Dec 17, 2017 23:38
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There's no reason to ever really need to wash a sifter if you're just using it for flour.
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Dec 18, 2017 05:29
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INSTANT POT Question: We are a family of 4. Is an 8qt overkill? I mean, most of the times, it will not be. But do Instant Pots work in a way where you HAVE to fill them a certain amount or whatever?
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Dec 18, 2017 20:35
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Feenix posted:INSTANT POT Question: I have often wanted a larger pressure cooker. I have never wanted a smaller pressure cooker. Get the 8qt. There's effectively no minimum fill, and you're only going to get 6qt of actual fill out of the 8qt anyway.
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Dec 18, 2017 20:44
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SymmetryrtemmyS posted:I have often wanted a larger pressure cooker. I have never wanted a smaller pressure cooker. Get the 8qt. There's effectively no minimum fill, and you're only going to get 6qt of actual fill out of the 8qt anyway. Thanks. It's been sold out everywhere and even yesterday at Target there was none and I walked in (for something else) and was like, "I should check" and there was one 8qt left.Woop!
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Dec 18, 2017 21:35
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8qt is definitely the way to go. I got the 6 quart on a Cyber Monday deal and while it is great, I was right at max fill to make ~3qt of chicken stock. Not having to babysit a pot for half a day is nice though.
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Dec 19, 2017 01:55
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My recent kitchen jobs have introduced me to the wonder of immersion/stick blenders, as I regularly blend soups/eggs in 5 gallon buckets with this loving monster that weighs as much as I do. What's a recommendation for a good home model? I'm making potato leek soup right now and thinking, "gently caress, I wish I had one."
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Dec 19, 2017 02:22
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JacquelineDempsey posted:My recent kitchen jobs have introduced me to the wonder of immersion/stick blenders, as I regularly blend soups/eggs in 5 gallon buckets with this loving monster that weighs as much as I do. What's a recommendation for a good home model? I'm making potato leek soup right now and thinking, "gently caress, I wish I had one." I have a Cuisinart one, it works fine.
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Dec 19, 2017 02:34
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JacquelineDempsey posted:My recent kitchen jobs have introduced me to the wonder of immersion/stick blenders, as I regularly blend soups/eggs in 5 gallon buckets with this loving monster that weighs as much as I do. What's a recommendation for a good home model? I'm making potato leek soup right now and thinking, "gently caress, I wish I had one." I think I've had this one for a few years now and it's pretty decent for home use.
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Dec 19, 2017 02:36
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Does Cuisinart still make one without the annoying safety button on top? Mine doesn't have it, but I used a new one recently and found it to be a pain. If they make ones without it, buy that one.
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Dec 19, 2017 03:47
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I have the basic $30 Cuisinart one with the white plastic body and it's been up to any task I've thrown at it (soups, mayo, turning dried chiles into paste). However it's at least 6-7 years old and doesn't have that safety button. Looks like the new ones do? I googled it and that looks really annoying. If I was going to do it all over again I'd probably get one of the ones that can double as a mini food processor (instead of having two separate things).
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Dec 19, 2017 06:08
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Thanks for the replies! And good looking out, reminding me to check about whether it has the safety. My first encounter with a commercial size stick, that one didn't have a safety. My current kitchen's does, and it's a pain, especially when I'm already struggling to hold this 11 pound beast above chest level in 5 gallon buckets and trying not to create an eggnado (god help you if you touch the bottom of the bucket, it'll suction right on and then create a vortex strong enough to alert the National Weather Service)quote:If I was going to do it all over again I'd probably get one of the ones that can double as a mini food processor (instead of having two separate things). This sounds intriguing, as I could also use a mini chop-chop. Got a link you could throw me? JacquelineDempsey fucked around with this message at 16:24 on Dec 19, 2017 |
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Dec 19, 2017 16:20
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hay guise check out these knives wot do you think  125 bucks!
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Dec 19, 2017 20:05
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JacquelineDempsey posted:This sounds intriguing, as I could also use a mini chop-chop. Got a link you could throw me? https://www.cuisinart.com/products/hand_blenders/csb-79.html https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MCIXO60/ref=pd_aw_fbt_79_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=EHD89X778BA15F446VP3 I take that back, I guess. The first has that dumb button and for the second one you also need the All Clad stick, which brings the total cost to almost $150. Maybe try to find a cheap, old,  UNSAFE Cuisinart on eBay? I tend to pulse a lot and having to dick with a second button would drive me nuts.Maybe I won the cheap equipment lottery, but I think this is one area where the extra bucks don't buy you much. I have a cheap, crappy mini processor (Hamilton Beach, probably about 10 years old) to match my cheap stick blender and no complaints so far. My expensive full size versions mostly sulk in a cabinet, making me feel guilty about putting them on the wedding registry because OF COURSE I'll use that 14 cup Cuisinart all the time! 
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Dec 19, 2017 20:32
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I've used a few immersion blenders, and the nicer ones certainly felt more powerful. I don't think they actually did a better job, except for whipping cream or egg whites (because of the higher rpm). I use my Magimix for that, though, because it takes literal seconds.
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Dec 19, 2017 22:23
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I bought an immersion blender at ALDI for $20. It has one button operation and has done exactly what I need it to for a few months now. I’m skeptical of its long-term vitality but I like it for now.
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Dec 19, 2017 22:46
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So I have an Instant Pot 8 qt. Not opening it until after xmas, but I read extra seals were good because of flavor/aroma absorption. I go looking on Amazon and I mostly see 5 and 6qt seals. Anyone have any good recommendations for the 8 qt seals?
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Dec 22, 2017 23:43
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I have an electric stove that I can't replace, so I'm looking into getting a powerful portable gas stove that I can just put on one of the burners and never move as a compromise (also want to get into wok cooking finally with this). Any recommendations?
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Dec 24, 2017 22:53
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Any concerns with getting a certified refurb Kitchenaid mixer? I was looking at getting the 600 Pro and a refurb is as low as $250 vs a new one at $350. Not sure how good the refurbs are, or how easy/hard they are to service if something wears out. This is mainly for cookies and other desserts, and pizza dough once a week, I'm getting that this model will do totally fine for that?
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Dec 25, 2017 02:29
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Gwyrgyn Blood posted:Any concerns with getting a certified refurb Kitchenaid mixer? I was looking at getting the 600 Pro and a refurb is as low as $250 vs a new one at $350. Not sure how good the refurbs are, or how easy/hard they are to service if something wears out. I got my refurb Pro 6000 HD on that occasional Amazon sale for less than $200 years ago and it's been a champ of a mixer, still going strong and no problems.
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Dec 25, 2017 02:49
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My wife is starting to do a lot of baking these days, and has been looking at those Kitchenaid mixers. For someone who is just learning and mucking about in the kitchen, are one of those Artisan Ultra 450w models alright? They're less than half the price of the 600 Pros, even on sale, around us at this time of year. Plus the "pretty colours" are on sale vs. not with the 600 Pro models (only grey and red).
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Dec 26, 2017 15:39
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I don't know what constitutes "a lot" or what type of baking, but if it's bread you don't want to skimp. Link the mixer too, I can't find reference to a 450 watt which is less dramatic than the regular artisan v pro.
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Dec 26, 2017 15:48
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The Gvode Flex Edge Beater for KitchenAid Tilt-Head Stand Mixer 4.5 and 5 Quart (White) is on sale for $13.35 for the next hour and 20 minutes.
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Dec 26, 2017 16:41
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Which sous vide immersion circulator do we like these days? There are so many. I don’t really care about WiFi, FWIW.
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Dec 26, 2017 18:51
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What are you guys’ thoughts on Woll Diamond Plus pans and such? My mom just told me she got one and it has diamond stuff in it or whatever and for the first time she’s ever witnessed a truth to the claim of an egg sliding off with no oil. She’s not usually one for hype. (Quite the opposite, actually...) so now I’m curious. What’s your take, if anyone knows?
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Dec 26, 2017 19:22
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Lawnie posted:Which sous vide immersion circulator do we like these days? There are so many. I don’t really care about WiFi, FWIW. I have this Anova and it works fine.
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Dec 26, 2017 19:26
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Arcsech posted:I have this Anova and it works fine. Does anyone think the extra 100 watts are worth the $30 bucks to go up to the WiFi model?
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Dec 26, 2017 19:39
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Lawnie posted:Does anyone think the extra 100 watts are worth the $30 bucks to go up to the WiFi model? I think so. WiFi is occasionally convenient and extra power is nice insurance.... if you plan to use it a lot, amortize 30 bucks over the number of uses and it becomes a no brainer.
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Dec 26, 2017 19:56
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I think an extra 100w is actually waaaay worth $30, whereas wireless can go suck itself.
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Dec 26, 2017 20:13
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Submarine Sandpaper posted:I don't know what constitutes "a lot" or what type of baking, but if it's bread you don't want to skimp. Link the mixer too, I can't find reference to a 450 watt which is less dramatic than the regular artisan v pro. Sorry, I got confused with all of Kitchenaid's models, it appears that some that look just like the Artisan aren't actually Artisans and there are multiple models that all look the same but are apparently vastly different? This is the main one I'm asking about specifically: https://goo.gl/13ejgr She'd never be doing bread, mostly cookies and that kind of stuff. {edit} holy poo poo theres 15 different models of these things VERTiG0 fucked around with this message at 20:47 on Dec 26, 2017 |
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Dec 26, 2017 20:36
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MrYenko posted:I think an extra 100w is actually waaaay worth $30, whereas wireless can go suck itself. I paid more for the 800w a couple years ago than the 900w is today! The BT feature is mostly useless when I can just look across the room, but the extra 100w seems like the kind of thing you could only regret by not having.
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Dec 26, 2017 20:37
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VERTiG0 posted:
I have this one: KitchenAid KSM150PSES Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield - Espresso https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BHGSZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1xQqAbK5QM6XS It's got a handle on the bowl, a larger bowl and a 325 watt motor and it's only $20 more in some of the colors. I used it to bake cookies last week, and it handles double batches just fine (think like 5-6 dozen decently sized cookies). I wouldn't make bread in it, but it handles everything up to tough Oatmeal Raisin cookie dough just fine. Disclaimer: I didn't research this purchase, it was given to me as a gift. Solanumai fucked around with this message at 20:51 on Dec 26, 2017 |
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Dec 26, 2017 20:48
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It is indeed only $20 more. I think I'll be looking at those. Thanks!
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Thanks all, I ordered the one with WiFi for the extra power. The first time I put too much product in the bag, I’m sure I’ll appreciate having the extra power.
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