After spending the afternoon making some chili for tomorrow’s Super Bowl gathering, I have realized that the incredibly cheap set of knives I purchased from IKEA some time ago have outlived their usefulness. I need to really invest in some decent knives. I also need a much bigger stockpot, as I strategically borrowed my friends’ that was not being used. The one I own was woefully inadequate for the amount of chili I am cooking.
By the way, I really do not care about either teams playing tomorrow. I have a sadistic desire to see the Patriots lose tomorrow, partly to shut the pieholes of already obnoxious New Englanders. All we really need is for two of their four major sports teams to win championships. Red Sox fans would be even more obnoxious when their hordes descend upon Baltimore during baseball season. So, go Giants.
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Global makes the best chef’s knife and cleaver. The best paring knives/utility knives I own are cheapos I bought at the supermarket. I’ve had them for years and they’ve never gone dull. My big serrated knife is by Sabatier.
Stay far away from Kitchenaid knives — they’re crap.
Global makes the best chef’s knife and cleaver. The best paring knives/utility knives I own are cheapos I bought at the supermarket. I’ve had them for years and they’ve never gone dull. My big serrated knife is by Sabatier.
Stay far away from Kitchenaid knives — they’re crap.
Home Goods actually has some decent knives. I just picked up a santoku for about ten bucks, and while it’s not exactly a Wusthof it’s a vast improvement over the knives I’ve had since I was about 18. I’m thinking of going back and getting a few more. I think the one I got was just a KitchenAid.
Home Goods actually has some decent knives. I just picked up a santoku for about ten bucks, and while it’s not exactly a Wusthof it’s a vast improvement over the knives I’ve had since I was about 18. I’m thinking of going back and getting a few more. I think the one I got was just a KitchenAid.
Oh — speaking of Wusthof…steer clear of the line they sell at Target. They’re nowhere near the real deal, and I think they’re a tad overpriced for what they are. You can get better knives for that price.
And you’ll want to handwash your good knives…don’t put them in the dishwasher unless you have a super-fancy dishwasher…like the one by Miele…that has a separate setting for cutlery. Otherwise they’ll develop microscopic dings over time.
Oh — speaking of Wusthof…steer clear of the line they sell at Target. They’re nowhere near the real deal, and I think they’re a tad overpriced for what they are. You can get better knives for that price.
And you’ll want to handwash your good knives…don’t put them in the dishwasher unless you have a super-fancy dishwasher…like the one by Miele…that has a separate setting for cutlery. Otherwise they’ll develop microscopic dings over time.
Stockpots. I bought both of mine at Wegman’s. One is by All-Clad and the other is Wegman’s house brand. Both rock, and Wegman’s has great deals on All-Clad sometimes. I bought a $220 All-Clad grill pan at Wegman’s for $75. Also, Superior Restaurant Supply in Jessup has pots and pans, at good prices - and they sell to the public.
I am now done worrying about your cookware needs for the time being. Enjoy the SuperBowl! Go Giants!
Stockpots. I bought both of mine at Wegman’s. One is by All-Clad and the other is Wegman’s house brand. Both rock, and Wegman’s has great deals on All-Clad sometimes. I bought a $220 All-Clad grill pan at Wegman’s for $75. Also, Superior Restaurant Supply in Jessup has pots and pans, at good prices - and they sell to the public.
I am now done worrying about your cookware needs for the time being. Enjoy the SuperBowl! Go Giants!
Wow, the stuff you learn by reading blogs….I had no idea that a dishwasher could damage cutlery. Good to know when I but som enicer cutlery than the Chicago Knives I own.
Wow, the stuff you learn by reading blogs….I had no idea that a dishwasher could damage cutlery. Good to know when I but som enicer cutlery than the Chicago Knives I own.
Ahhh, all sorts of good little tidbits gleaned here. I just need to figure out when I want to buy and from where.
Ahhh, all sorts of good little tidbits gleaned here. I just need to figure out when I want to buy and from where.
I am a wealth of cookware knowledge. Bow to my stockpot and knife prowess.
I am a wealth of cookware knowledge. Bow to my stockpot and knife prowess.
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