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    Murray Carter, anyone?

    It seems he only has his base model versions in stock, along with three of his IP series. I cant afford the IP series, and can barely afford his base models. How much does the HG series run? Im only looking for a 5 to 6 inch blade, nothing too big. And Id like to keep it less than 200 bux...
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    Murray Carter, anyone?

    So, i just picked up a new chefs knife, and that didnt quench my buying thirst. So Ive been considering picking up a Deba for small jobs, since my smallest knife is 8". Ive been looking at Murray Carter for a few years now, but wasnt sure if he was legit or not. Anyone have any of his knives...
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    Questions about a second knife

    Honestly, for the money, I would buy Tojiro Flash 6-in. Chef's Knife - Tojiro Chef's Knives I own a 8" Chef's knife, and a 7" Nakiri and they are my two main knives, and I will buy another one. I havent found a better knife. Ive used shuns and globals, and some other chefs at work have...
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    Advice on knife set with black or silver block

    Of those brands, the only one I would trust is henckels. My question is, do you really need 13 to 14 different knives? I have about 8 knives that i carry back and forth to work with me, but on a daily basis I only use two. I have a Japanese vegetable knive that i use as my all-purpose since...
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    Why cook with wine?

    Come on now, i didnt say all 3 dollar bottles are bad, i just said i wouldnt usually drink them. i have gotten some good 3 dollar bottles before and i have drank them, but 9 times out of 10 i wont. I was basically just emphasizing the point that you dont need to spend 20 dollars on a bottle of...
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    Why cook with wine?

    Ill gladly cook with a bottle of wine that only costs 3 bux a bottle. I wouldnt really drink it unless absolutly necessary but at the same time, when you cook wine your are destroying a lot of the flavor compounds and taking away a lot of the subtleties of wine. So you dont ever want to pay...
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    Professional Cooking?

    I got lucky. I started out in the front of the house and worked that for 1.5 years then was able to move into the kitchen. I still work for this restaurant, and its been almost 3 years. As far as what experience you get in a chain vs a small restaurant, well, its not so much learning good...
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    Sharpening a Japanese knife

    I just picked up a Tojiro Flash damascus knife and was wondering what the best type of stone to use for it is. Im familiar with sharpening on a stone and have a fairly steady hand. But do water stones work best for japanese knives or am i better off getting an arkansas stone or one of DMT's...
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    IL - Chicago .. Top downtown restaurants?

    a buddy of mine staged (worked for free to get some knowledge, might have spelled it wrong) at Tru and said its one of the few places he would pay to eat at (he's a **** fine chef and has eaten at some of the top restaurants in the US, including the french laundry) Im hoping to go there with my...
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    How many use Nukers & how

    agreed. You dont need to get 100% out of every vegetable you eat, so long as you keep processed crap out of your diet. Im a vegetarian and a chef, and know the joy's and benefits of being healthy. I watch my fat and Sat Fat intake and do my best to make sure i get enough vitamins, but you...
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    Cooking Newbie. Where do I start?

    Oh and wart, Im sorry, but i completely disagree with you. "you cant open two cans and a box and call it dinner" as my father used to say, and is what my mother used to do. Thats what drove me to become a chef, tasting my dads cooking in comparison to my moms. Im all in favor of using canned...
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    Cooking Newbie. Where do I start?

    First off, welcome to DC! :) For me, cooking is a series of processes, not recipes. Once you know a process, you can add or remove flavors to your hearts content. This is why i highly recommend getting a text book for a cooking school. You can find them at barnes and noble or online at...
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    ISO TNT Lasagna

    Personally, i like to use tomato paste reconstituted with water to the desired consistency. I usually use two cans, almost double that of water, and put that into a pot that has had garlic and shallots sweating in some olive oil. Add either a cup of white wine, or a couple of shots of vodka at...
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    New Knife =) Recommended!

    Better yet, leave the pots at home, but bring Ray Ray with you blindfolded and wearing antlers. I think the world would be a better place.
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    My favourite Knives

    Hollow ground is up to you really, i dont see a point in it, but others swear by it. Whustofs are great, but if your planning on spending 125 bux on a knife, cutleryandmore.com has an incredible deal on Tojiro's 'Flash' line of knives. you can get a 7 inch santoku for 125 bux with free...
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