From the category archives:

Equipment

The Great Knife Off

September 9, 2009
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I tend to be pretty flexible in the kitchen and make up for equipment deficiencies by repurposing other tools. One thing I just can’t deal with though is a dull knife. It’s one of my biggest kitchen pet peeves and something I find all too often when I cook in someone else’s kitchen.
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A Better Beater

February 24, 2009
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There is perhaps no more ubiquitous kitchen appliance than the KitchenAid stand mixer. It’s not only good at what it does, it can take a beating and keep on mixing. Despite the premium on Manhattan counter-space, my KitchenAid, with its sleek silver finish and sexy lines, gets its own special spot on the counter.
Still, [...]

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