
Notice the purty wavy lines. Like a Samurai sword.

There is much to say about knives. The main thing is this: get a good one. It'll make your life in the food prep department so much easier you'll actually want to cook even if you don't think you like cooking. And for the rest of what there is to say about knives, I give you Alton Brown:
This teapot is a want but it sure is nice to have. I start my day off with a cup of green tea in lieu of coffee. Like a Samurai.

Sauciers are more of a need at this point in my game. They're great for making a lot more than sauces, too. The Caribbean blue one is made by Le Creuset, the shiny one is All Clad.

The next items are definitely needs. You can't cook without shallots, garlic, or olive oil. I realize that these are ingredients, but what good are all the fancy pants pans without the right things to put in them?

You want prep bowls. You can measure out everything you need, if you're into measuring, which I'm not. It's still nice to have some place to out all the stuff I slice and dice before it goes in the pot. These have lids, too, which is nice when I over slice and/or dice.


The squirrels are getting feisty around here, so that means it's blowgun time. I'll try to get some video for all the dudes who read this site in hopes of more lung-powered mayhem. Merry Christmas.
4 comments:
Dude... you and my Mom. She wont even let me touch her wooden roux stirer. It looks like yours but times ten. It was her Grandmothers. I can't wait to tell her about yours. She will be pleased to know that you are continuing the tradition.
And a merry merry Christmas to you and your missus.
Ben
So do you want a good knife or are you happy with your awesome Japanese one? I have a large Wusthoff I never use, if you would like to have it you can :)
No- use it! Go cut up an onion right now!
Loved the knife video. I will not covet though. I'll hang with my Chicago cutlery until my birthday...at which time I'll be dropping Andrew many hints!!! Maybe if I just put that video on the desktop...
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