When I was 23, my grandmother died and I inherited her fully stocked kitchen. I've made changes to it over the years, adding and subtracting until I hit upon a combination of pots, pans, utensils and appliances that I love. However, not everyone acquires a complete kitchen in their early twenties, and so we've put together three lists of kitchen supplies to make your kitchen useful and easy to work in. The first is for the beginner, who is approaching food prep empty-handed and doesn't know where to start. The second list is for the folks who have some experience and a minimally tricked-out kitchen and wants to expand. The final list is full of tools and equipment that the experienced and able home cook might enjoy. Happy cooking!Please click the thumbs for details.
2-11-2008 @4:45PM wonko said... I find that the kitchen brulee torch is an overpriced toy. The gas canisters are too small, the torch itself is too expensive.
I've been brulee-ing with a $7 Berz-o-matic blowtorch for the past decade. Not only does it melt my sugar nicely, but I've never once needed to change the gas canister AND I've been able to solder pipes with it!
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3-03-2008 @11:54AM Gale said... We are moving to Winston Salem NC from Weston CT soon and hope there will be a Trader Joes there soon. Can't imagine life without one!!!!!!!
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3-09-2008 @3:39AM Berkana said... What? No pepper mill? No Oxo tongs?
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3-12-2008 @11:10AM Jes said... So, where is a cast iron skillet on the list?
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4-02-2008 @6:55PM Judith said... Bake dish(es) with lids that double for baking, casseroles, serving and and storage glass or ceramic
Can opener!!!!
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4-14-2008 @10:11AM nancy said... If you aren't already aware of The Poor Chef, I just wanted to give you all a heads up. The Poor Chef is Charles Mattocks who is the nephew of Bob Marley. He has made movies and is the the host and creator of The Poor Chef. The show airs in several southeastern cities as a cooking segment. Rumour has it that the show is soon to be picked up by a major network and will soon be nationwide!
I am fortunate enough to watch his segment each week on my local NBC affiliate. He is a super good looking guy who brings regular people on his show to cook a meal for 2 for $7 or less! The meals are very creative and healthy and he does not discriminate with his guests. I have seen Indian, Italian, Caucasion and even a woman from Zimbabwe on his show cooking their ethnic meals.
All very easy to make and I have learned so much and have gotten such good recipes from the show. Check out his web site if you haven't had a chance to see him yet at www.thepoorchef.com.
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5-08-2008 @10:05AM trish sierer said... I don't think a seasoned pro would use a panini grill...
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