Kitchen Gadgets you should own.

[pominoz]

Pretty handy if you have fussy fuckers who hate fat.

I need this :-)
Where did you purchase it from?
Thanks

I just use a freezer bag, let the stock cool, put in bag and cut a small hole in the corner, decant until you get close to the fat layer.

 

[Mrmcfc]

what about a see through toaster so you can see when your toast is done properly.

That is the single most good idea ever - get on dragons den!!!!

http://www.magimix-spares.co.uk/Magimix-Vision-Toaster-Red-See-Through-Toaster-11528/product/11528/11528/?gclid=CPerwNHzo8ACFSX4wgoduDEAcQ

 

[BimboBob]

Will last for a while. Just had a new kitchen fitted and have got oak worktops. Had a bit left over so made a chopping board out of it. Loving chopping stuff now!

Looking for a new pan set, any suggestions?

Surely got be le crueset ? I've lusted after them for years

The enamel in mine has cracked and flaked off - probably due to getting too hot. All of the pan lid handles are chipped - dont know if thats my fault of they're just getting on a bit - had them 15 years. Expensive to get repaired or replaced though.

And the bigger pans are bloody heavy when full - the ex genuinely couldnt lift the biggest one!

You have to get used to the heat retention - I heat the pan turn off the gas and cook scrambled eggs as Im walking round the kitchen sorting toast, tea etc. Over cooked so many things at first = turned gas off but the pans stay hot for ages afterwards so keep cooking.

Great for keeping things warm though. Same goes for the stoneware - ideal oven to table stuff, just don't expect it to be cool enough to pick up after 5 minutes like your pyrex dish is!

The frying pans are great too - the g/f has some cheap crappy ones and you get hot spots where the heat hits the pan base - the Le Crueset spreads it evenly.

Just order the stainless steel set of 3 pans, the 2 frying pan set and the deep casserole thingy. Will let you know how I get on.

 

[paphos-mcfc]

Global are the McDonalds Knives in Japan.

You should try these.

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.chuboknives.com/?gclid=CJ2M8fLNosACFY_MtAodSHgAeA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.chuboknives.com/?gclid=CJ2M8 ... tAodSHgAeA</a>

The Sakai Takayaki bread knife is only $80, P! Me Global tomato knife were more 'n that!!

Sorry paphos global knives are bloody brilliant!

Best thing ive bought this year is a fridge with ice maker and connected directly to the water mains for endless supply of chilled water. Lifesaver in a hot country.

I'm not saying Global are crap, they do a good job. I'm saying there are better knives than global. Google Honyaki and you'll see why. If you've never used such knives you will never know. It's like driving a porsche for the first time, realising it's shit hot, until you then get in a lamborghini.

 

[Pelly Greeny]

Surely got be le crueset ? I've lusted after them for years

The enamel in mine has cracked and flaked off - probably due to getting too hot. All of the pan lid handles are chipped - dont know if thats my fault of they're just getting on a bit - had them 15 years. Expensive to get repaired or replaced though.

And the bigger pans are bloody heavy when full - the ex genuinely couldnt lift the biggest one!

You have to get used to the heat retention - I heat the pan turn off the gas and cook scrambled eggs as Im walking round the kitchen sorting toast, tea etc. Over cooked so many things at first = turned gas off but the pans stay hot for ages afterwards so keep cooking.

Great for keeping things warm though. Same goes for the stoneware - ideal oven to table stuff, just don't expect it to be cool enough to pick up after 5 minutes like your pyrex dish is!

The frying pans are great too - the g/f has some cheap crappy ones and you get hot spots where the heat hits the pan base - the Le Crueset spreads it evenly.

Just order the stainless steel set of 3 pans, the 2 frying pan set and the deep casserole thingy. Will let you know how I get on.

Are the pans non-stick?
Not sure I'd get anything that wasn't nonstick these days - not with the memory I've got, I'm always catching stuff and having a reall ballache of a time getting the burnt stuff off!!

Even so you'll notice a difference and mock anyone's cheap and nasty pans if you cook at their house ;-)

 

[BimboBob]

The enamel in mine has cracked and flaked off - probably due to getting too hot. All of the pan lid handles are chipped - dont know if thats my fault of they're just getting on a bit - had them 15 years. Expensive to get repaired or replaced though.

And the bigger pans are bloody heavy when full - the ex genuinely couldnt lift the biggest one!

You have to get used to the heat retention - I heat the pan turn off the gas and cook scrambled eggs as Im walking round the kitchen sorting toast, tea etc. Over cooked so many things at first = turned gas off but the pans stay hot for ages afterwards so keep cooking.

Great for keeping things warm though. Same goes for the stoneware - ideal oven to table stuff, just don't expect it to be cool enough to pick up after 5 minutes like your pyrex dish is!

The frying pans are great too - the g/f has some cheap crappy ones and you get hot spots where the heat hits the pan base - the Le Crueset spreads it evenly.

Just order the stainless steel set of 3 pans, the 2 frying pan set and the deep casserole thingy. Will let you know how I get on.

Are the pans non-stick?
Not sure I'd get anything that wasn't nonstick these days - not with the memory I've got, I'm always catching stuff and having a reall ballache of a time getting the burnt stuff off!!

Even so you'll notice a difference and mock anyone's cheap and nasty pans if you cook at their house ;-)

Saucepans no but the frying pans are.

 

[ManuelPellegrini]

Anysharp knife sharpener.

Immense piece of kit.
£8 in asda and will make your knives like razors in a couple of strokes through the device.

Much recommended

 

[bluestevei]

a woman is the kitchen gadget any man should need

 

[Chev Chelios]

Tin opener

 

[paphos-mcfc]

Anyone who likes to keep their knives pretty sharp should get one of these.

Had mine for 2 years now and it does the job. Not a Gimmick at all.

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/De-Buyer-4290-00-Diamond-Sharpener/dp/B000F8SIOW" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.amazon.co.uk/De-Buyer-4290-0 ... B000F8SIOW</a>