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Post by bixaorellana on Feb 11, 2013 3:53:27 GMT
It was probably for the deathless prose.
A guest did that once before. I think they get demoralized with the Captcha function sometimes.
There are some dire warnings in that link, LaGatta, perhaps the mishap saved you from something worse.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2013 13:55:20 GMT
I have a sudden urge to search the kitchen toy drawer to find the tools that cut vegetables into funny shapes.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2013 19:47:52 GMT
My endless pursuit for the ultimate citrus zester/grater has led to to this very very cool gadget/tool from the good people at Lee Valley based in Ontario. (also the ultimate in garden tools btw).  It's derivation is a woodworkers rasp discovered by a housewife culling through her husband's tools. It grates/ zests citrus, cheese, whatever your fancy into "gossamer like shreds". It comes with a stainless steel holder that catches the gratings. I ordered one this morning.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2013 19:58:37 GMT
Oh, that looks great/grate! It looks like the sort of thing I would buy before realizing that I use citrus zest about once every two years (but of course the first year I would find about a half dozen excuses to use it before putting it away in Forgotten Land). I might use it to grate ginger more regularly...  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2013 20:02:08 GMT
Ginger is indeed on my mind for using it as well.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2013 20:38:37 GMT
My grandmother would have used such a thing every week -- she was always making things with lemon and orange zests, usually pound cakes and things like that. Since my grandfather was the mayor of the village, people generally dropped in for coffee every afternoon and treats were always served with it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2013 20:51:54 GMT
My mother had a tool/gadget drawer in her kitchen which was so heavy to try and open it was insane.
I really regret I didn't take more away from it while I was there packing up stuff.
I did take a really good filet knife that was actually mine and I had left it there and some of those really cool bottle tops that you don't see anymore.
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Post by Don Cuevas on Feb 18, 2013 22:55:53 GMT
Ginger is indeed on my mind for using it as well. But certainly, you must use it gingerly.  Today, I got out our Sunkist Lemon Zester and prepared to zest on lemon (I was making lemon curd.) Then after one swipe with the device, I said the hell with it, and got out my Microplane, the forerunner of Casimira's new specialty zester. It was a matter of seconds to zest the lemon, and a brief rinse cleaned it up. I just microplaned the zest directly into the bowl. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2013 1:43:26 GMT
Oh, I know Don C. I have every zester/grater imaginable and this particular one really caught my eye. I've tinkered with microplanes and they are ok. I will be sure and post my results after it's arrival.
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Post by lagatta on Feb 19, 2013 3:23:04 GMT
Oh, I love Lee Valley! A friend I'm catsitting for gave me this cute little light: www.leevalley.com/en/gifts/page.aspx?cat=4,104,53200&p=68771 to hook onto clothing when I'm cycling - higher up than my front and rear bicycle lights. |
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Post by onlymark on Feb 19, 2013 4:27:57 GMT
I enjoy browsing through the website of this company. I like the apple peeler and corer but a lot of the gadgets could fit in my kitchen. www.lakeland.co.uk/in-the-kitchen |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2013 13:08:08 GMT
That's cool lagatta. I have found and purchased a few items from them,their prices are so reasonable. They also carry an incredible garden tool selection,tools I was unable to find anywhere else for half the cost of the chic chic companies out there.
And, almost all their merchandise is made either in Canada or the U.S.
Mark, I saw plenty of stuff to lust after in you link. Not being familiar with your currency rate I couldn't tell how reasonably priced or not they are.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2013 15:56:21 GMT
My new lemon grater/zester, rasp arrived!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Unreal the ease in zesting a whole lemon in no time at all.
One of the things I did with a pile of the zest was to gently, for just a few minutes," fry" it in a little olive oil and then sprinkle some on a salad.
The oil can be reserved for sauces, dressing. marinades.
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Post by tod2 on Feb 28, 2013 16:47:27 GMT
Casi- Please reveal the brand name - even a photo? Forgive if you already have!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2013 17:33:42 GMT
Casimira, did you order a second one for the possums?  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2013 17:56:19 GMT
Casimira, did you order a second one for the possums? Oh Jeez.....they never have gone for the lemons, only the blood oranges...and they leave the rind hollowed out still on the branch. Martha Stewart would surely have featured them as some new Christmas ornament by now!!! ;D Tod, there's a pic and website of this wonder I posted in this thread. Post/reply #114 on the previous page.  |
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Post by bixaorellana on Feb 28, 2013 18:10:53 GMT
My endless pursuit for the ultimate citrus zester/grater has led to to this very very cool gadget/tool from the good people at Lee Valley based in Ontario. (also the ultimate in garden tools btw). It's derivation is a woodworkers rasp discovered by a housewife culling through her husband's tools. It grates/ zests citrus, cheese, whatever your fancy into "gossamer like shreds". It comes with a stainless steel holder that catches the gratings. I ordered one this morning. Ohhhhhhhh, after reading your report on its efficacy, I am dying for one! |
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Post by tod2 on Mar 1, 2013 8:17:42 GMT
Many thanks Casi - like Bixa I would love one so will start trolling the kitchen shops to see if they have imported any.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2013 5:13:43 GMT
I broke two wires on my egg slicer the other day, so I threw it away. I am debating buying another one since I did not use it often, and I actually have another egg slicer that slices eggs lengthwise into six pieces, so that it probably all that I need.
Meanwhile, I am in danger of buying all sorts of useless tools now, because I am now trapped in front of a cooking show at the nursing home every afternoon. Although I have not yet seen a dish that I would actually want to try to make (since the show features 'starred' chefs making their fancy stuff), I really want to raid their toy box.
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Post by htmb on Sept 19, 2013 20:20:46 GMT
My newest "favorite" gadget is a pair of kitchen shears. Probably nothing new for most of you, but I've never had a good pair of kitchen shears that not only are sharp, but also come apart so they can be properly washed. Dishwasher safe, too.
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Post by mez on Sept 20, 2013 0:02:14 GMT
My newest "favorite" gadget is a pair of kitchen shears. Probably nothing new for most of you, but I've never had a good pair of kitchen shears that not only are sharp, but also come apart so they can be properly washed. Dishwasher safe, too. LOL. It's amazing how a simple gadget makes all the difference. My Mother would constantly buy those cheap vegetable peelers and it would take ages to peel something. She was not happy when I spent a few extra dollars to buy her a better quality one. Peeling jobs took much less effort and she was a convert for the "expensive" peeler in no time. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2013 11:13:39 GMT
This baking pan should be popular in Mexico in the coming days.  |
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Post by lagatta on Oct 20, 2013 0:25:32 GMT
That skull has a very large jaw.
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Post by bixaorellana on Oct 21, 2013 2:26:44 GMT
It's The Skullerator!
I bought the most basic of kitchen gadgets the other day. I have a couple of the classic Mexican lime squeezers, plus an electric orange juicer. But I had no plain, unadorned, low-tech orange juicer, so when I saw a cheap one at the plastics store, I scooped it up.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 11:47:43 GMT
COOL COOL  baking mold!!! I want one!!!! (Bixa, I am sure I have the largest collection of juicers/zesters than anyone I know...) I need to take a pic of them all. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 13:20:36 GMT
Today I bought some food punches/pastry cutters at Hema because I have been watching too many cooking shows.  |
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Post by bixaorellana on Oct 24, 2013 15:46:43 GMT
I've owned cutter sets before, but for the past several years have relied on the same two empty tin cans with both ends cut out.  ;D When I visited my mother in September, we intensely discussed and ultimately ordered the exact set of square biscuit cutters she wanted. This would be the same mother who's always saying, "Y'all don't give me any more stuff! I've got way too much stuff already." A couple of friends have mocked me because I have two sets of flatware -- one for the table & one for use in cooking. My mother has three. Once a kitchen item collector/hoarder, always etc. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2013 18:09:59 GMT
Once a kitchen item collector/hoarder, always etc. Yes, I share this affliction. I am incapable of parting with many of my kitchen gadgets regardless of how much I do or don't use them. I think I would be ashamed to take a picture of the 2 or 3 drawers of gadgets that I have. |
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Post by bixaorellana on Oct 30, 2013 15:30:31 GMT
I had a strange feeling of disappointment yesterday. I was at a store looking for a particular item only it carries, but that has been out of stock. That forced me to go through the >>>kitchenware section<<<, which crushed me with the realization that I don't really neeeeeed anything for the kitchen. Must. think. of. something. Wait!  I no longer have a Foley Food Mill. A delightful reason to once again cruise the gadget aisles! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2013 23:32:17 GMT
I inherited a food mill from someone, in perfect condition but, have to confess I've never used it and I really am not sure how or what to use it for.
I guess I should just look it up online rather than portray my ignorance.
I really do much prefer manual kitchen devices over electric ones so, in that regard I would more than likely give it some useful purpose.
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baking mold!!! I want one!!!!