How to stock your kitchen

[Howard]

Originally posted by: Firebert05
As far as nonstick skillets go, is this a good deal?


http://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-Commerc.../104-9260230-4274308?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen


I know I keep asking random questions, but at least it keeps this awesome thread going.

I don't see why not. The aluminum looks pretty thick (around 3mm?) which means less hot-spotting and less of a tendency to warp. I find Calphalon handles to be very comfortable too. The only unknown is how long the non-stick coating will last, I suppose.

Tip: never use more than medium/medium-high heat on [most] non-stick cookware.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

How do you feel about Emerilware?

http://www.amazon.com/Emerilware-Stainl.../103-5026331-2609440?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen

Made by All-Clad, and pretty cheap compared to buying seperately. The only thing that I don't like is that only the base is triple ply; the sides are single ply. Does this matter that much?

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny
How do you feel about Emerilware?

http://www.amazon.com/Emerilware-Stainl.../103-5026331-2609440?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen

Made by All-Clad, and pretty cheap compared to buying seperately. The only thing that I don't like is that only the base is triple ply; the sides are single ply. Does this matter that much?

i don't know that i've ever seen multi-ply sides. you don't need them because the heat comes from the bottom. you need ply on the bottom because steel heats unevenly, leaving hot spots that scorch and burn.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny
How do you feel about Emerilware?

http://www.amazon.com/Emerilware-Stainl.../103-5026331-2609440?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen

Made by All-Clad, and pretty cheap compared to buying seperately. The only thing that I don't like is that only the base is triple ply; the sides are single ply. Does this matter that much?

i don't know that i've ever seen multi-ply sides. you don't need them because the heat comes from the bottom. you need ply on the bottom because steel heats unevenly, leaving hot spots that scorch and burn.

You don't need a high-conductivity core up the sides for stuff like fry pans, but they're useful in sauciers and the like.

e.g. All-Clad saucier

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: Firebert05
As far as nonstick skillets go, is this a good deal?


http://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-Commerc.../104-9260230-4274308?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen


I know I keep asking random questions, but at least it keeps this awesome thread going.

Yeah, that was a great deal. Too bad it's not available anymore. I was looking to buy

 

[Wino]

What... no crock pot? A great slow cooked beef stew really hits the spot in the middle of winter. Or a great slow cooked apple bake... mmmm good.

 

[Savarak]

*sniff...

I just bought a house recently and now have to furnish it, including all the kitchen utensils/essentials... knives, utensils, pots and pans... everything... (not to mention all furniture and decorations, but thats a different thread)... this thread rocks. First things first... need to buy forks, plates and bowls. Is going all Corelle a good idea? What are some good utensil sets?

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: Wino
What... no crock pot? A great slow cooked beef stew really hits the spot in the middle of winter. Or a great slow cooked apple bake... mmmm good.

That's what the Dutch oven is for.

Savarak, I honestly have no clue about servingware.

 

[Howard]

ttb

 

[Savarak]

dont forget kitchen shelf liners, garbage cans, utensil/silverware trays, those heat pads that lift hot pots and pans above the countertop/table... all stuff i had to buy... also sponges, dishwashing liquid, a little rug in front of sink... oven mitts, sink stoppers, sink grate thingy... also liquid soap dispenser or soap tray, paper towel holder... so much more little stuff...

 

[ViviTheMage]

wow, great list...I will have to pick some of these up.

 

[Howard]

updated

 

[yllus]

A nice alternative to a sharpening stone is the Henckels Twinsharp Knife Sharpener.

Product Features

* "Resets" a knife's edge; alternative to knife steel
* Employs steel and ceramic wheels to hone knife's edge
* Simple to use--draw knife through slot, toward your body
* Lifetime warranty against manufacturers defects

I've had great success with it to date. I will say though, it can and will 'mark' your blade eventually as you pass the knife through the sharpener.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: yllus
A nice alternative to a sharpening stone is the Henckels Twinsharp Knife Sharpener.

From what I can see, that thing actually cuts at the edge. I can't see that it would be good for knives, especially ones of harder steel.

 

[Howard]

updated

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: yllus
A nice alternative to a sharpening stone is the Henckels Twinsharp Knife Sharpener.

From what I can see, that thing actually cuts at the edge. I can't see that it would be good for knives, especially ones of harder steel.

i wouldnt let one of my knives near one of those.

i need a new steele or honing stone, lost mine when i moved
id like the f dick multicut but i wont be getting one anytime soon.

to sharpen them (which i do once, maybe twice a year, and use for *all* cutting tools i have) is the spyderco sharpmaker

this thing can *easily* get anything sharp enough to take the hair off of your arm once you have a little practice with it.

 

[Howard]

http://www.handamerican.com/steel3.html

 

[Howard]

updated

bringing attention to the Calphalon copper/alu/steel 3-qt saucier for $50, great deal

http://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-Tri-Ply...ef=sr_11_1/002-3593344-7941631?ie=UTF8

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: Howard
http://www.handamerican.com/steel3.html

niiiice

thanks

 

[Howard]

updated again

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Howard
updated

bringing attention to the Calphalon copper/alu/steel 3-qt saucier for $50, great deal

http://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-Tri-Ply...ef=sr_11_1/002-3593344-7941631?ie=UTF8

Oven-safe to 450 degrees F

i'm not an expert but that seems kind of low for something all-metal

i swear by this thing

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: Howard
updated

bringing attention to the Calphalon copper/alu/steel 3-qt saucier for $50, great deal

http://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-Tri-Ply...ef=sr_11_1/002-3593344-7941631?ie=UTF8

Oven-safe to 450 degrees F

i'm not an expert but that seems kind of low for something all-metal

i swear by this thing

According to the Calphalon page, it's safe to basically any temp.

http://www.calphalon.com/calphalon/cons...s/productGroup.jhtml?catId=CLCat100362

Have you had any problems with liquid splashing out of the jar of that blender? Is there a similar model but with a plastic jar? Murphy's Law applies everywhere.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: Howard
updated

bringing attention to the Calphalon copper/alu/steel 3-qt saucier for $50, great deal

http://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-Tri-Ply...ef=sr_11_1/002-3593344-7941631?ie=UTF8

Oven-safe to 450 degrees F

i'm not an expert but that seems kind of low for something all-metal

i swear by this thing

According to the Calphalon page, it's safe to basically any temp.

http://www.calphalon.com/calphalon/cons...s/productGroup.jhtml?catId=CLCat100362

Have you had any problems with liquid splashing out of the jar of that blender? Is there a similar model but with a plastic jar? Murphy's Law applies everywhere.

if the liquid is up to the top and you don't have the cap on a little bit will shoot straight out the top. i pretty much keep the rubber part on it, add ice cubes through the small hole and then cover with my hand. sometimes i have a little margarita to lick off, but that's about it.

i don't know if anyone has that beehive jar in plastic, no. it is pretty darn sturdy, though i've never dropped it on the floor.

 

[Howard]

Oh, one version comes with a stainless steel jar.

 

[Geekbabe]

This thread is really helpful as I'm in the process of replacing all of our cookware a few pieces at a time.thank you Howard!