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Silicone and odors. Help please.
Ouch, I have mine soaking in orange scented Method dish soap right now, better get them out. This is the same problem I have, the gaskets from the pressure cooker are silicone and I swear I couldn't sleep because I can smell it all the way in the bedroom! I am up now trying to fix it for the umpteenth time. I can't throw it away every time I use it!! I think I will try Borax next. If Calgon works, maybe Borax will work. I'll let ya know. I was gonna try tomato juice (works on skunk stink) but it's too expensive to waste on a silicon ring.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
the food network is costing me a fortune. I guess that's what the sponsors intended!
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
I am devoted to their second choice one, Rosle. The Zyliss was not as good to us because it was not stainless steel and because the Rosle has a swing away grate that is soo easy to clean plus it's balanced, dishwasher safe with sealed handles, and looks freaking cool hanging. The Zyliss also peeled (the surface peeled off) and we returned it. Rosle cost more, but I waited to find a good price on ebay or at an online kitchen store.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
that's a good idea. ATK recommends doing it on a towel and gathering up the towel afterwards. My germophobe side was wondering a) if I felt secure that the towel wasn't unsanitary and b) if lint would get in the corn.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
you might want to give them a rub a couple of times a year with some food-safe mineral oil or board oil for a cutting board, like Boo's. If they dry out they may split as foreign wood is often known to do because it is not usually kiln-dried. Wood is getting scarce and I predict it will be more valued in the future. Those wooden salad spoons used to be so inexpensive, but now they are up there. Less wood in the world, too many harvested and pan-asian storms/tsunamis took out a lot.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
you must also watch ATK because that, like the welder's gloves, are their top recommendation in that category and I want one. I have the OXO one and it's not too bad, but I covet the WS one or the Rosle, although the WS one has that adjustment feature.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
I see those in the thrift stores a lot. I am a kitchen gadget junkie and I haunt thrift stores looking for anything I can't afford new, Rosle, Le Creuset, Demeyere, etc. Every so often I find something and it just feeds my addiction to go back hunting again!
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
that's exactly what America's Test Kitchen recommends.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
ATK tested those and said there is no difference in bananas stored on a tree or sling to just lying them in a basket or on a counter. All they hype about how they keep bananas better is just that, hype. What does help though is getting organic bananas. They can be black on the outside and stay just as fresh as can be on the inside. They last 5x longer than gassed (normal) bananas which are sprayed with gas to ripen them fast.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
did you ever buy the mill? if so, what kind did you get and do you love it or not? I am lusting for the Rosle one, but I am a Rosle junkie (no I don't work for them in any way but you would think I do because I love them.)
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
That reminds me of another useless space hog, the device made to insert your bread machine bread into it to get the guide sticks to show you where to slice the bread. It cradles the bread and has slots where to cut your loaf. Space hog.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
I'm loving my Rosle one with the safe edge feature (they have 2). It took me 5 min to figure out how to use it, but now my husband and I swear it's the best.
It was the only one that convinced me to give up my electric space hog that I loved because you didn't have to hold or catch the can and it had a flip around cover to hide the guts when not in use.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
you just described the most common things I see in thrift stores on the kitchen shelves! also seen frequently there: mini electric sandwich grillers like the Foreman grill, but not limited to Foreman, mostly little pocket sandwich makers. Also seen frequently, cheap pots and pans that people tried once or twice and realized they are worse than useless, they cost money to use from ruined food. Lots of fondue forks and sets, too-heavy dishes, corn removers for cobs (most do not work although ATK likes OXO's), and poorly made peelers and all gadgets of poor construction.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
I have several blade size Microplane graters, but my favorite thing of theirs is my rotary grater. It is so fast, and so sharp, and I hate to admit it but it's better than my Rosle rotary grinder. I have 2 sizes of blades for it and it's perfect for cheeses and chocolate and fast, dishwasher safe. Love it. Remember, Microplane has a little label on the package that says what that size is good for. When I bought my first one, I thought there was just one size and that's not correct. By size I mean size and shape of holes. Rosle is coming out with a new box grater that looks amazing, I saw it on their German website so I don't know when it will be here. I have to say though, the Microplane rotary grater is better than the Rosle, which makes me sad because I am a Rosle junkie.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
OK even more useless is my Le Creuset little honey dipper with a wooden handle. I can't throw the whole thing in the dishwasher because of the darn wood, so I end up getting honey all over me taking it apart because the only thing worse than hand washing the stick handle is if I had to hand wash honey off of all those grooves on the stupid dipper. It does look so cute though, hanging along side all the other little Le Creuset wooden handled colored-silicon mini tools. They make me feel like a little kid again. I do cringe every time my hubby uses one though. It's not just the hand wash only policy but they have to be oiled as well without getting the oil on the business end of the gadget. Pretty useless and annoying, but so cute.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
You have cookie sheets that lasted decades? Your dad missed his calling, he could have made a mint on those! Do you know what they are made of? I am looking to replace my half sheet pans that are no longer made as well as they used to. I don't want another warped one and that seems to be a classic mission to try to find one that doesn't warp.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
I just got the Rosle mini chopper/spinner on sale at WS and it's great for that. No electricity (-easier to use), chops or washes and spins herbs with a separate storage lid for fridge, makes sauces, and half of it can go in the dishwasher. It pulls so you can totally control how much you want to chop/spin and it's really small so it's not so demanding for space. My big OXO salad spinner has commandeered too much space in storing it or even in using it in the fridge. Sometimes I resent it. Did I see a collapsible salad spinner out there? Can't recall, but it's a good idea. Oxo has gone to a stainless bowl (read lots of complaints about their bowl not lasting before) and Rosle has the one of my dreams at a nightmare cost. Nice, all stainless etc. They are such space hogs, but it seems with the Rosle I could use the bowl for other things, I don't know, haven't seen it in person.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
Although your Ikea ex-baster sounds disgusting, there are things for which a natural bristle baster works better than silicone. My ideal kitchen list includes a natural brush as well as silicone. In reality I have 3 silicone of various handle lengths and 2 natural bristle with various handle lengths. (Don't like getting burned in the oven or grill plus I am a gadget junkie). Fantes.com even has feather ones for thin liquids like egg washes plus a discussion on advantages to different types of basting brush materials. Natural bristles hold more but require different hand care for washing and sanitizing. Silicone can go in the dishwasher as can nylon but can melt in direct heat contact. Bakers use more natural bristles. I do not like wooden handled anything because of the extra care required. I still have them though.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
I have been a Rosle binge buyer for the last few years, and the chopper is one item I haven't tried (although I bought the one with the pull string a few weeks ago on clearance at WS). I assume you mean the one you push down on right? I read a review that it was terribly hard to push through, so I never really considered it. I want to know if it dices and chops useable squares or not. The spinning one does smaller cuts. It would be great to find a chopper that chops small but not too small and I am also always looking for a reason for one more Rosle gadget. I hope you are still around as I see your post is nearly a year old. Thanks.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
I enjoy the Rosle gourmet slicer for that purpose, so well-made and balanced in the hand. Dishwasher safe, sealed handles. Love Rosle everything. Just wish they wouldn't be making things in China lately. I do think some items are still made in Germany though. Their gourmet slicer is adjustable, has refill blades available, and has a very sharp blade. Perfect for truffles and things that you mentioned.
what is the most useless gadget in your kitchen
I like that idea. Also your husband is lucky and spoiled! How nice.
gadgets for roasting chicken
I have 2. One is from NapaStyle and it's a one piece unit. The other is Rosle and it's the cooler item. It is designed to hold your seasonings or beer to infuse into the bird while it cooks, it's stainless steel, and has a removable long handle that you can use on the outdoor grill or oven. I set it into a cast iron skillet or just a half sheet pan for the oven, depending if I roast veggies or not along with it. The latter, Rosle, is on clearance at WS right now or at least was last week for less than 20 bucks. It's small, easy to store, has a removable handle, is stainless steel, dishwasher safe, and has that cup to hold whatever in it as well as the bird. Can't go wrong with that one. My NapaStyle cocorico (as it's called) takes up more space but they do have a good recipe at their website. Search "cocorico."
Eating out in Boise
PS to be noted is that Idaho has zero ZERO health requirements for employees as far as pre-screening goes. Other states require certain blood tests and all prior to working around food, but Idaho has NONE. Eat at your own risk! (Scary to me.)
Eating out in Boise
Whatever review below that you read, please know that Boise restaurants close frequently in the last few years. In addition, the chefs move around a lot, so a place that was great yesterday may not have the same food quality today. Boise Weekly (publication) has a restaurant guide online for 2011 in which some popular chefs are interviewed. You can see that many of them used to work at other restaurants (when they were good). The last few years have also brought such a hard hit to Boise economy that many of the employees are struggling to act happy to be at work. It's very hit or miss and a gamble to eat out now. It's a good idea to go in for a drink and check out the place first or find out when their best chef is working and make a reservation during that time period.
If you want a great sandwich during the day, the best ones are at the Tater or Idaho Spud something wagon parked in front of the Tobacco Connection at the intersection of Protest & Boise Ave & Beacon near BSU. The sweetest lady runs it and it's really clean, but she has the best soups and Reubens and pulled pork etc. Her potato soup is the best and people come from all around for it. It's a lunch wagon, but very clean and she is always so friendly like Aunt Bee. She has day hours and not open on Sundays, but wonderful. Everything is homemade and she has desserts, too. It's like coming home to ma for a sandwich and soup.
There is a brand new place called the Fork on 8th now that advertises that they only use local ingredients and have a list of vendors on their website with links. Haven't been there yet.
It's pretty discouraging to find a good place and it seems when we do they either change chefs or close down.
Anyone know a brand name that makes GOOD baking sheets?
Vollrath, Lincolnware and Wearever are all made by the same people now and they are no longer as good and they warp. The old ones were great and were recommended by ATK but not any more. Even if it says the same words and the same guage, they are warpy and that's why I am here, to find a new brand. I bought 2 at WS today because they have wire reinforced rims and look to be Chicago Metallics (silver, not the gold, that gold slides like a bobsled and burned my arm). I am afraid to even use them now because I just read all the poor reviews on the WS site for warping.
Macy's Recalls Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles Due to Laceration and Burn Hazard
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Macy's Recalls Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles Due to Laceration and Burn Hazard
Description: The recall involves Martha Stewart Collection™ Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles in 7 quart, 5.5 quart and 2.75 quart sizes, with exterior enamel finishes in red, cobalt blue, sand, green, blue, white, mustard, brown and teal, with cream colored interior finishes. The casseroles are embossed with Martha Stewart Collection™ on the bottom and lid handle.
New! Anyone tried Magimix bread pan for mixing, raising, and baking?
Hi, I just saw the new Magimix bread pan that goes into the 2 larger Magimix machines. Williams Sonoma has a video of making and baking bread in it that looks too easy to be legal.
I also saw it at NapaStyle's cooking website.
I have never made bread in my Magimix. I saw one poster had some trouble with overheating. If you have ever made bread or pizza dough in your Magimix, could you let me know how it went please and if you followed the directions for maximum weight of dough? Mine is 1.4 k max. I saw they used to heat up and melt at one time, but I don't know under what conditions.
I also am pretty darn curious how it tastes. I always used to make a lot of bread by hand but I am getting older and not well and can't do all that any more.
Oh I guess someone will write and say to just try it, but I am not able to do it for a while. Has anyone tried it? What was it like?
Do you think the Magimix does as well as a stand mixer for cakes? Please only answer if you have tried it personally as I am looking for first hand experience reports. I have read alot of opinions on line elsewhere, but I really like the opinions of folks on Chowhound alot.
That bread bowl is about 50 bucks and comes in 2 sizes for I think the 4200 and 5200 but not sure about the model no's. It goes by bowl size and they have 14 and 16 cup ones.
Induction-capable SS: All-Clad vs. Demeyere vs. others
BTW, Demeyere was the first to manufacture cookware for induction and they have controlinduc on some lines which makes the pan stop heating on induction once it reaches a certain high temperature so one doesn't burn food. http://www.demeyere.be
