Comments on: Back to the Basics: 10 Recommended Kitchen Items for the Home Cook http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-10-recommended-kitchen-items-for-the-home-cook/ Live simply, stay sane. Life hacks for home managers. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:38:19 +0200 hourly 1 By: Topblog » Blog Archive » KitchenAid Stainless Steel Single Wall Oven KEBK101SSS http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-10-recommended-kitchen-items-for-the-home-cook/comment-page-1/#comment-71069 Topblog » Blog Archive » KitchenAid Stainless Steel Single Wall Oven KEBK101SSS Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:53:44 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3273#comment-71069 [...] July 2004Back to the Basics: 10 Recommended Kitchen Items for the Home …The Funky Monkey: Savespro: Steak Knife Set GiveawayQuestion Time: Assistive DevicesFind All [...] [...] July 2004Back to the Basics: 10 Recommended Kitchen Items for the Home …The Funky Monkey: Savespro: Steak Knife Set GiveawayQuestion Time: Assistive DevicesFind All [...]

]]> By: Aimee http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-10-recommended-kitchen-items-for-the-home-cook/comment-page-1/#comment-60781 Aimee Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:30:00 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3273#comment-60781 Cara- We used that exact grill when we lived in a tiny apartment, before we had a BBQ. It's great! .-= Aimee´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/underthehighchair/~3/_oBwNlz0fzo/for-sale-by-owner-uthc-kitchen.html" rel="nofollow">For Sale By Owner: UtHC Kitchen & Surrounding House</a> =-. Cara- We used that exact grill when we lived in a tiny apartment, before we had a BBQ. It’s great!
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]]> By: Aimee http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-10-recommended-kitchen-items-for-the-home-cook/comment-page-1/#comment-60780 Aimee Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:26:29 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3273#comment-60780 Cindy--check if there is a restaurant supply store near you. They will carry good quality knifes and don't always have the mark up of a place like The Bay or Sears. Good names would be Global, Mac, Henckles, and Wusthof. .-= Aimee´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/underthehighchair/~3/_oBwNlz0fzo/for-sale-by-owner-uthc-kitchen.html" rel="nofollow">For Sale By Owner: UtHC Kitchen & Surrounding House</a> =-. Cindy–check if there is a restaurant supply store near you. They will carry good quality knifes and don’t always have the mark up of a place like The Bay or Sears.

Good names would be Global, Mac, Henckles, and Wusthof.
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]]> By: Krista http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-10-recommended-kitchen-items-for-the-home-cook/comment-page-1/#comment-59730 Krista Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:15:18 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3273#comment-59730 I have to say my George Foreman lean mean fat reducing machine is a great item for my kitchen! I have the original version, and it works so well. I would love to upgrade to the new version because they are easier to clean, but mine still works so well! I use it at least once a week for meat, chicken, or bacon (good for fish too!) and I'm going to experiment with making paninis on it soon! And I was happy to read everyones comments here as I am compiling a wedding registry list! Its been helpful to make sure I have the essentials on my list! Thanks! I have to say my George Foreman lean mean fat reducing machine is a great item for my kitchen! I have the original version, and it works so well. I would love to upgrade to the new version because they are easier to clean, but mine still works so well! I use it at least once a week for meat, chicken, or bacon (good for fish too!) and I’m going to experiment with making paninis on it soon!
And I was happy to read everyones comments here as I am compiling a wedding registry list! Its been helpful to make sure I have the essentials on my list! Thanks!

]]> By: CabinetGiant http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-10-recommended-kitchen-items-for-the-home-cook/comment-page-1/#comment-59632 CabinetGiant Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:32:04 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3273#comment-59632 Excellent View!These are possible only when we have a good quality cabinets in the Kitchen.Thank you. Excellent View!These are possible only when we have a good quality cabinets in the Kitchen.Thank you.

]]> By: What I’m Reading 8/14 http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-10-recommended-kitchen-items-for-the-home-cook/comment-page-1/#comment-59520 What I’m Reading 8/14 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:33:32 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3273#comment-59520 [...] Back to the Basics: 10 Recommended Kitchen Items for the Home Cook @Simple Mom [...] [...] Back to the Basics: 10 Recommended Kitchen Items for the Home Cook @Simple Mom [...]

]]> By: Kristilyn http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-10-recommended-kitchen-items-for-the-home-cook/comment-page-1/#comment-59459 Kristilyn Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:41:39 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3273#comment-59459 I recently bought a large, wooden cutting board and I love it! Now I need the good knives to go with it. The Husband and I have many knife sets that we should be purging since they just aren't up to par. I have to say that some of my essentials are definitely my garlic press, lemon zester, and food processor. I tried to use my grandmother's old mixer the other day, but it just seemed too small for what I needed it for. I think it's time to save up some money for a good one. Oh, and even though most kitchens have one, a RELIABLE oven is a definite must. Mine can be hit and miss and I'm just starting to figure out how to work with it to get quality results, but there's still the odd occasion when it decides to turn itself off halfway through a turkey. xx K .-= Kristilyn´s last blog ..<a href="http://domesticgoddessincanada.blogspot.com/2009/08/three-for-show.html" rel="nofollow">Three for the show!</a> =-. I recently bought a large, wooden cutting board and I love it! Now I need the good knives to go with it. The Husband and I have many knife sets that we should be purging since they just aren’t up to par.

I have to say that some of my essentials are definitely my garlic press, lemon zester, and food processor. I tried to use my grandmother’s old mixer the other day, but it just seemed too small for what I needed it for. I think it’s time to save up some money for a good one.

Oh, and even though most kitchens have one, a RELIABLE oven is a definite must. Mine can be hit and miss and I’m just starting to figure out how to work with it to get quality results, but there’s still the odd occasion when it decides to turn itself off halfway through a turkey.

xx
K
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]]> By: rachel http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-10-recommended-kitchen-items-for-the-home-cook/comment-page-1/#comment-59453 rachel Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:23:37 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3273#comment-59453 I didn't have time to read through all 44 comments, so apologies if someone else mentioned this. But if you're going to invest in a good knife, then protect your investment by getting an end-grain cutting board (as shown in all the photos) to go with. It will keep your knife sharper for longer and make cutting easier because it's the perfect counter-surface. Cutting mats and cheaper wooden cutting boards... not so good, unfortunately. They can even make nicks in your blade. .-= rachel´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.littlerinch.com/?p=250" rel="nofollow">new photos of the boy</a> =-. I didn’t have time to read through all 44 comments, so apologies if someone else mentioned this. But if you’re going to invest in a good knife, then protect your investment by getting an end-grain cutting board (as shown in all the photos) to go with. It will keep your knife sharper for longer and make cutting easier because it’s the perfect counter-surface. Cutting mats and cheaper wooden cutting boards… not so good, unfortunately. They can even make nicks in your blade.
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]]> By: genie http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-10-recommended-kitchen-items-for-the-home-cook/comment-page-1/#comment-59414 genie Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:25:10 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3273#comment-59414 My cast iron skillet! I HEART my skillet. I bought 3 of them at a yard sale for $25 total and they are one of the best kitchen investments I've ever made. Seasoned and washed correctly (never use soap), I can now scramble an egg and have no sticking AT ALL and also no horrible non-stick surface with its questionable human health safety. Cast iron will merely add iron to your diet and we all need that! Plus, the old ones are reused, limiting the amount of new things we put on the planet, and also just better than the new cast iron skillets made today. They also make FABULOUS corn bread in the oven. While some smooth surface stove makers say not to use them, I've never had a scratch or problem on my stove. Worth every penny! My cast iron skillet! I HEART my skillet. I bought 3 of them at a yard sale for $25 total and they are one of the best kitchen investments I’ve ever made. Seasoned and washed correctly (never use soap), I can now scramble an egg and have no sticking AT ALL and also no horrible non-stick surface with its questionable human health safety. Cast iron will merely add iron to your diet and we all need that! Plus, the old ones are reused, limiting the amount of new things we put on the planet, and also just better than the new cast iron skillets made today. They also make FABULOUS corn bread in the oven. While some smooth surface stove makers say not to use them, I’ve never had a scratch or problem on my stove. Worth every penny!

]]> By: Tiffany http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-10-recommended-kitchen-items-for-the-home-cook/comment-page-1/#comment-59331 Tiffany Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:38:02 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3273#comment-59331 I totally agree with your kitchen essentials and have all of them minus the all clad. I do wish I had better pans...sigh! I might add a microplane zester. I lost mine on a job and haven't replaced it and I am missing it often. .-= Tiffany´s last blog ..<a href="http://foodstylistinmontreal.blogspot.com/2009/08/corn-and-zucchini-chowder.html" rel="nofollow">Corn and Zucchini Chowder</a> =-. I totally agree with your kitchen essentials and have all of them minus the all clad. I do wish I had better pans…sigh! I might add a microplane zester. I lost mine on a job and haven’t replaced it and I am missing it often.
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