Reviews & Advice on Culinary Products, Cookbooks and More
In the market for a new chef's knife? Trying to sort through all the latest cookbooks to hit the shelves? Wondering if any of those store-bought chicken or beef stocks are any good? Then you've come to the right place. I'll give you my two cents on what to buy -- and where to buy it!
Food Grinder Attachment for KitchenAid Stand Mixer
The KitchenAid Food Grinder Attachment will make your KitchenAid stand mixer even more versatile than it already is.
The KitchenAid Food Grinder Attachment will make your KitchenAid stand mixer even more versatile than it already is.
San Jamar Saf-T-Grip™ Cutting Boards
The Saf-T-Grip line of cutting boards from San Jamar is designed with safety and sanitation in mind, and offers some surprisingly intelligent features.
The Saf-T-Grip line of cutting boards from San Jamar is designed with safety and sanitation in mind, and offers some surprisingly intelligent features.
Chef's Knife (8-in.) Grand Prix II by Wusthof
Recommending a knife for someone else can be tricky -- everyone's hands are different and what feels great in my hand might not work for you. Having said that, this 8-inch Grand Prix II Chef's Knife by Wusthof is one very nice knife, indeed.
Recommending a knife for someone else can be tricky -- everyone's hands are different and what feels great in my hand might not work for you. Having said that, this 8-inch Grand Prix II Chef's Knife by Wusthof is one very nice knife, indeed.
Sauté Pan with Loop Handle (6-qt.) Stainless by All-Clad
The All-Clad 6-Quart Sauté Pan, from their "Stainless" collection, is as close to the perfect pan as I've ever encountered. It's not exactly cheap, but you'll never have to buy another sauté pan as long as you live.
The All-Clad 6-Quart Sauté Pan, from their "Stainless" collection, is as close to the perfect pan as I've ever encountered. It's not exactly cheap, but you'll never have to buy another sauté pan as long as you live.
KitchenAid Stand Mixer
The beautiful thing about these KitchenAid stand mixers is that with all the different attachments available, you can do everything from rolling out pasta dough, grinding your own meat -- you can even make fresh sausages. It's really a marvelous tool.
The beautiful thing about these KitchenAid stand mixers is that with all the different attachments available, you can do everything from rolling out pasta dough, grinding your own meat -- you can even make fresh sausages. It's really a marvelous tool.
Stainless Steel Stockpot with Lid and Spigot
If you're serious about stock making, particularly if you want to make a proper consommé, you'll want to set a little bit aside in your budget for this 11½-quart stainless steel stockpot.
If you're serious about stock making, particularly if you want to make a proper consommé, you'll want to set a little bit aside in your budget for this 11½-quart stainless steel stockpot.
Instant-Read Thermometer
So named because it gives a temperature reading very quickly, an instant-read thermometer is a must for any practitioner of the culinary arts.
So named because it gives a temperature reading very quickly, an instant-read thermometer is a must for any practitioner of the culinary arts.