Zydecopapa's Profile
Looking for Toronto based butcher block/cutting board makers or shops
The Larchwood one you posted about.
Looking for Toronto based butcher block/cutting board makers or shops
I have the carver's board and like it a lot. It is easy on my knives.
Wild Caught Shrimp YYC
I can't vouch for price, but Pelican Pier on 14th Street NW carries wild shrimp.
Slicing brisket -- what kind of knife do you use?
A Moritaka 360 Sujihiki knife. Super sharp and long.
knife storage
They are solid wood with magnets inside. I got them at Knifewear in Calgary, Canada http://knifewear.com/index.asp. Not on the Web Site but you could contact them. Mine are were the darkest they had and they can be much lighter. No idea of the type of wood.
Looking for Herbs de Provence??
I saw the same at Winners at Northland Mall today. Not to surprizing as they are the same chain.
Starter Chef Knife for my daughter---loves Damascus
Also, if possible, try to find a shop that would let her test drive a variety of knives for type of handle, balance etc.
knife storage
+1 for Magnetic Strips. I had mine mounted in a cupboard on a roll-out rack.
New Bob Kramer / Zwilling Carbon Steel Knives
I own 3 Moritaka's and have not experienced any of those discribed issues. I also will be asking my perveyor to see if he has heard of any of these issues.
where to find chiles
Salsanista (I think that it is called) in the strip mall on the corner of 14 st and Northmount Dr NW. I think I had seen ancho chiles at Tuscany Soby's.
Charcoal Smoker Recommendations
I am not saying that the BGE have problems in a cold climate or not, but if you are concerned, you may consider a Big Steel Keg (Bubba Keg) if you like that style of pit.
CHARCUT Roast House Calgary
I also am a big fan of the restaurant and Connie - Lamb Ham and +1 for Poutine!!!! She was very nice when I met her at BBQ on the Bow prior to Charcut opening. Go Connie Go!!!
YYC Holy Smoke Bbq
You are correct - the meat should not fall off the bone in competition ribs. The Kansas City BBQ Society says that the texture of a rib should be able to leave a discernable bite mark and pull cleanly off the bone. This is also the case with the PNWBA. Fall off the bone tends to indicate they are over cooked and meat sticking to the bone are commonly under-cooked.
Milk in bags ... Are Canadians weird, or are Americans the weirdos?
Have not seen it in Alberta for years!
Help me pick a new chopping/vegetable knife
I agree, my Moritaka Nakiri 165cm has very little curvature - much less than either my Kato 165cm or Akifusa 180cm Santoku.
DIfferenent Emphasis in Japanese and European Knives?
http://www.knifewear.com/index.asp
Paderno of PEI any good?
I have been using PEI Paderno for years and just love it. Make sure it is the Canadian line as they are bringing in some lines from over seas. I do caution you if you have a glass/ceramic stovetop as the grooved base (for larger surface area to heat the pan) may scratch the suface.
Trying to find some Québécois items in Calgary!
I am sure I have seen cheese curds at the cheese shop in Crossroads / Stockyard Farmers Market across the isle from the till.
Knife Sharpening Questions
I would recommend one of those "Rubber Fingertips" you can get from any office surply store.
What did Santa bring you?
I have 3 Morataka's: 1 160 Nikiri, 1 each 240 & 360 Sujihiki. I also have 4 Akafusa knives and a Santoku made by Kato-san. My name is Zydecopapa and I have a problem...
Leather strop setup
I have been thinking of changing my 1 sided one to the 2 sided. I think the 2 sided ones I have seen have compound embedded on 1 side and not the other. Are these the ones from Knifewear in Calgary?
My next knife - it's all about performance
I agree with Cowboyardee about the handle. My Knife Guy placed a right-handed bias on all 3 of mine from day 1, but I have heard that they come with 50/50 bias.
What did Santa bring you?
I was lucky enough that I was able to choose my Nikiri from 5 examples.
What did Santa bring you?
The Moritaka is not the Henckels Japanese line - made by the Moritaka familly who have worked the forges since 1293 and been doing kitchen knives for 5 generations. Awesome knives!!! The Keg is light-years better that my Char-Griller Pro. What a great wife I have.
What did Santa bring you?
It is my third Moritaka - I got this one specifically to cut smokes brisket. I LOVE this knife!!!!
