Kitchen Consumer - a list by sygyzy

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The one store I can honestly say I'd buy every item in if I could is Williams-Sonoma. Come check out my list of must-have kitchen equipment and cookware.

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Tower Shot Glass

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If you've done any fine dining, read food blogs, or visited "hip" bars, you surely would have seen these. I like to use it for "mini" margaritas or gin and tonics. The idea is you can serve someone just a small drink as a pre-drink appetizer or a palette cleanser between courses. They hold more than the traditional 1.5 oz shots (probably double). You can also gift them for the lushes in your life to down their Jack.

Updated Feb 28, 2008

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Yoshikane Vegetable Knife - Nakiri

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Yoshikane has been getting lots of love around the knife forums and for good reason. This 6.5" Nikiri, or vegtable knife, is perfect for most of your cooking needs. I use my Nikiri for all vegetable prep work and a Satoku for everythign else. I rarely use my paring and almost never the petty. The hammered finish is beautiful and the HRC 64 rating means a tough steel that can hold a fine edge.

Updated Feb 22, 2008

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Sorapot

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Here's what I had to say about this beauty on joshspear.com:

I’ve waited over two years for designer Joey Roth to bring his 3D design off the computer monitor and into a tangible product. A product that brings together my admiration for good design and my obsession with tea is a surefire winner.

Updated Feb 11, 2008

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Sous Vide Cooking Controller

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Invented and used decades ago in France, sous vide cooking was generally limited to cutting edge restaurants and large scale cook-and-hold productions (banquet halls, airlines, etc).

With laboratory immersion circulators widely available, prices have been dropping but it still costs a small fortune for Joe Consumer to get into the game. With a PID controller such as this from Auber Instruments, you can poach at home by simply pairing it with a rice cooker or crock pot, some knowhow, and time.

Updated Apr 1, 2008

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The Smoking Gun from PolyScience

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While this is not as important as, say the Watergate tapes, the Smoking Gun is an innovative piece of kitchen equipment any haute cuisine chef doesn't want to be without. It literally burns wood chips in a bowl and directs the flow of smoke with a fan. It's a great sensory device for service and also can be used to simply smoke foods. Imagine smoked mushrooms, or veggies or even fruit.

Updated May 21, 2008

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Ultravac 250 Vacuum Packaging Machine

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Sure I have a FoodSaver but it's lame compared to this beast. It's a chamber vacuum machine. What does that mean? Well how about putting in a jar or dish with a bubble filled solution and watch the air get sucked right out of it? It means the difference between continuing on with your dish immediately or having to wait overnight for the bubbles to clear.

It also happens to be great for sous vide too!

Updated May 21, 2008

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Method All Surface Cleaner

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Method knows how to market green cleaning products - make them cool. I love this brand and their naturally-derived green products. This surface cleaner is called "Go Naked" because it's fragrance free. Perfect for households with pets or allergies.

Updated May 22, 2008

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Swan Block Shaved Ice Shaver SI-100E

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My friend just got back from Hawaii and somehow the conversation turned towards shaved ice. If you've ever had Hawaiian or Taiwanese shaved ice, you know how delicious it is. For those who are really into it, this is about as serious as you can get.

Updated Jun 10, 2008

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Cuisinart BRK-200 Brick Oven Deluxe

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In Chef Eric Ripert's new food blog, he cooks exclusively in this brick oven. It's pretty pricey but it heats uniformly and is large enough to accommodate large meals. I've had my toaster oven for a few years now. Maybe it's time for an upgrade.

Updated Jun 11, 2008

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