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03-28-2016, 03:29 PM
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Head Chef
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Long Island, New York
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Utensil caddy under the cabinets, not enough room.
Like most, I store my large, functional utensils ( spatula, wooden spoons, etc) in a utensil holder/ caddy which is right on the counter, pushed up against the backsplash, under the cabinets.
When actively cooking, I often have to grab one of them ( relatively quickly) to do whatever I have to do.
(Here's the annoying part) When pulling out a utensil, I have to practice the laws of geometry and physics just to get them out of the caddy, without either hitting the above cabinet, or sliding the whole thing out from under the cabinet. On occasion, the damn thing tips over.
Years ago, I saw one that was actually tilted slightly forward ( on an angle ) to avoid what I have described above. Not just cut on angle, but literally tilted slightly forward. I don't remember where I saw it.
I admit I didn't really search the internet with much effort. I was wondering either how you guys and gals deal with this situation or any suggestions on what I can get to avoid it.
Sure , I can take the utensils out prior to cooking, or keep them in a drawer, but i really like having things within quick reach ( which they are), but the obstacles i face trying to actually get them out kind of defeats the purpose.
Larry
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03-28-2016, 03:44 PM
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Ogress Supreme
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Wyoming
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Once I start cooking, I pull the caddy out from under the cabinet. Put away when done.
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03-28-2016, 03:57 PM
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Certified Pretend Chef
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Massachusetts
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I have three so the utensils aren't crowded. I bought stainless utensil caddies.
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03-28-2016, 04:01 PM
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Chef Extraordinaire
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southeastern Virginia
Posts: 20,410
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I essentially have four caddies (the basket to the right of the stove is divided into two compartments), so my utensils are well spread out  I thought it would be easier to photograph than to describe  I have a peninsula where I do prep, which holds one of them.
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03-28-2016, 04:05 PM
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Head Chef
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Long Island, New York
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I do admit, I can do some selective 'thinning out' of utensils that don't need to be within an arms reach.
Is that a lazy susan the thing to the left of the stove top ( with the pepper, oils utensils .. on it ) ?
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03-28-2016, 04:16 PM
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Chef Extraordinaire
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southeastern Virginia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by larry_stewart
Is that a lazy susan the thing to the left of the stove top ( with the pepper, oils utensils .. on it ) ?
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Yes. One of my neighbors has one in her kitchen and I thought it was a genius idea, so I copied it
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03-28-2016, 04:18 PM
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Wine Guy
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota
Posts: 6,234
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This seems like a pretty inexpensive and simple solution:
OXO SteeL Kitchen Tool and Utensil Rack
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03-28-2016, 04:21 PM
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Chef Extraordinaire
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Park Drive Bar/Grill Los Angeles
Posts: 10,891
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I would make my own tilted caddy if I needed one. I can probably come up with something very functional out of my garage/shop.
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03-28-2016, 04:33 PM
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Chef Extraordinaire
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southeastern Virginia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Kroll
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Ha! Sorry  That's not nearly big enough to hold all my necessary stuff
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The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later you're hungry again. ~ George Miller
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03-28-2016, 05:24 PM
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Chef Extraordinaire
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 24,561
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I built mine out of barn board. It looks like a tool box. I keep cramming more stuff in it, though.
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