So, I am getting a shiny new set of pots & pans and have decided that my mix-n-match utensils are going to need to be upgraded as well. What are you all using (brand & pieces please) & why. Thanks!!!
Utensils?
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I have one of these newfangerled Santoku knives....
I LOVE it. Use it for everything (except paring). It's the right size and weight.
I got mine fairly cheap at Linens N Things.
I'm also a fan of flat ended spoons... they scoop up more in a pan, you don't chase everything around.
And a spoonula, just because it's easier to eat raw cookie dough with one...
I LOVE it. Use it for everything (except paring). It's the right size and weight.
I got mine fairly cheap at Linens N Things.
I'm also a fan of flat ended spoons... they scoop up more in a pan, you don't chase everything around.
And a spoonula, just because it's easier to eat raw cookie dough with one...
I don't really have brand names, but a few good wooden spoons and a set or two of tongs are essential. I cook eggs in non-stick pans, so I've got a couple heat proof plastic spatulas (Calphalon? Not sure), including a fairly narrow one that's great for omelets. Slotted spoons are handy, so are ladles, and a wisk or two...also, get a citrus squeezer of some kind, the mexican style hand-held presses are good and cheap. Maybe a zester or micro-planer too.
I think mix-n-match for utensils is the way to go! We have a stainless steel thing that has all our random spoons, spatulas, etc. in it.
I do wish I had a nice stainless whisk, though...
I do wish I had a nice stainless whisk, though...
all you need is a good set of tongs and two wooden spatula-type things. and a nice chef's knife.
I have the same knife and love it too!!! I have some pieces that are really nice (good set of stainless steel wisks and a nice set of tongs) but I would like to get a couple of wood or nylon tools too. I have a couple of nice spoons and a strainer, but they're stainless steel too.I have one of these newfangerled Santoku knives....
I LOVE it. Use it for everything (except paring). It's the right size and weight.
I got mine fairly cheap at Linens N Things.
I'm also a fan of flat ended spoons... they scoop up more in a pan, you don't chase everything around.
And a spoonula, just because it's easier to eat raw cookie dough with one...
just get a couple of these things:
they are cheap, yet indispensible.
they are cheap, yet indispensible.
They're on my list for sure!just get a couple of these things:
they are cheap, yet indispensible.
A couple of silcon spatulas are invaluable as well.
I have a couple nice metal handled Pyrex-brand spatulas that have a high heat resistance. Very nice.
Brand is pretty much unimportant but make sure that they are silcone. I get the cheapest silcone ones at whatever store I happen to be at when I think about a new spatula.
Is it weird that I think about new spatulas?
Anyhoo, I don't think I've spent more than $6.00 on a normal size one.
Sounds like I need to make a trip to the cooking store to treat myself.
Spoonulas.
LOL! I love the one I have...I think it's from pampered chef (I got it in my stocking a couple of years ago).