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    Best non-stick skillet?

    I use a Scanpan CTX skillet with my Induction Cooktop- it browns, is ceramic coated and can be used with metal utinsils. Cast iron is great but too heavy for my wife. Lodge and de buyer make steel pans that are non stick when seasoned and are lighter than CI- they just don't retain heat as well.
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    La Caja China

    I have a hunch more La Caja China Boxes are in use behind fine dining establishments than conventional open pits. Less maintenance. With a "remote" thermometer you can even monitor the meat without lifting the lid. I just saw a glimpse of one in a New Orleans episode from Anthony Bourdain on the...
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    Famous Daves BBQ

    Famous Dave's We live near Detroit, MI. If we were having a large party, and I didn't want to do the Q myself, I'd rather order from Neeley's Interstate in Memphis. There prices are so much lower than those in Mi; the Q is pit cooked; and comes shipped frozen, ready to reheat, complete with...
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    I Love My New Shoes!

    Any other recomendations for WIDE clogs in a size 13 US? Thanks in advance, Paul.
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    ISO Commercial type stove advice

    There is a big difference between Commercial and "Commercial Type" Stoves for home use.Pay attention to the fire and vent requirements. A Commercial stove may even require a fire supression system in the vent system, depending on the local code. No Commercial stove can be located within a foot...
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    CJS cookbook (community cookbooks do you like them?)

    I have a copy of Jeans book too! I love it. I always look in used bookstores for the spiral bound cookbooks. My latest find was a 1983 Arizona Cookbook, divided into Native American, Mexican and Western Recipes- with a history of each type of food and its preperation. For Christmas my wife gave...
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    Time-Life Foods of the World

    Besides the recipes they are a wonderful insight into the culture of the geographic area covered in each volume. Have fun.
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    Omelets on SS

    I've watched many line cooks at resorts-no non stick pans. Low to medium heat, melted btter or butter /olive oil mix in a small ladle into pan swirl, beaten eggs into pan, swirl, let firm up, add toppings, fold plate and garnish.
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    Can anyone give me advice on kitchen equipment?

    I'm back with a bit more of advice. Another worthwhile forum site:Foodservice/Chef Job Board, Culinary School/Institute Directory, Recipes + More There are specific forums for baking, cooking, asking questions and for professional chefs too-respect the pro parts and have fun in the open forums...
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    Stick Blender Recommendations

    Donate your old stick blender to a soup kitchen or the Salvation Army. Paul
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    Can anyone give me advice on kitchen equipment?

    Avoid buying "sets" of knives, pots, etc- you'll do better just buying the specific item you really need. Do consider lodge Cast Iron for a fry pan choice. Most major manufacturers do have outlet stores, and also have at least one item at reduced price per season. Manufacturers of pots and pans...
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    Whetstones vs. Diamond stones

    A diamond stone is never the last step in sharpening- after it is used you dress the object being sharpened with a leather strop with sharpening compound or jewler's rouge to give a final polish to the sharpened surface. Paul
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    Stick Blender Recommendations

    Hi Corey-I received mine too. In answer to those who posted wondering if the whisk would run too fast-there is a gear reduction built into the attachment to slow it to proper speed, plus you have the variable speed settings on the KA Stick Blender head. A well designed product. Paul
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    Golabki

    My heritage is Ukranian. My mother used to spread undiluted Campbells Tomato Soup between layers of Cabbage rolls-OR Campbells Cream of Mushroom Soup. The Cabbage rolls had a rice/onion/ground beef filling. I also remember we'd core the cabbage head, blanch it in boiling water, then thinly pare...
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    Bananas Foster won't ignite...

    Michael's description matches my memory of the finish of a memorable breakfast my wife and I had at Brennans prior to Katrina. Do have the ice cream very cold or it'll melt too fast when the bannas and sauce meet it. The alcohol has to fire when it hits the pan, before it gets diluted by pan...
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    How do I Caramelize Balsamic Vinegar?

    Reduce it by simmering, add about 1-2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar per cup of unreduced Balsimic. There are so many expensive aged balsimics you can have fun with your flavorings as you reduce. Remember, the Old Balsimics were aged in casks, which imparted tannin flavors too. Have fun. Paul
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    Turducken

    Sorry if I hijacked the theme of this from Stick Blenderxs to Turducken. We just wanted to have something ordered from Lousiana to help the recovery economy- besides, just about anyone can have prime rib, but Turducken takes a bit of planning. Anyone ever deep fry a Prime Rib? Oh, I'm really bad...
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    Turducken

    Gee, now I'm really in the Christmas mood. The wife gets her new living room furniture delivered tomorrow. I get a stick blender. and Cajun Food - Turducken - Crawfish - King Cakes - CajunGrocer.com has confirmed my order for a Christmas Turducken! Yum! It should be an interesting meal.
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    Stick Blender Recommendations

    Hi again Corey. There are three different models, the KHB 100; KHB 200 and the KHB 300. The KHB 100 is the one you saw for $69 at Kitchen Aid, the KHB 300 is the one Chefs sells for $89. The KHB 200 you and I bought has been discontinued. It is the same identical motor unit, with the chopping...
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    Stick Blender Recommendations

    Yes Corey, $39 as a close out. This should be the page:KitchenAid Online Store | It was a bit tricky to find, but worth it
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    So, is the Barbecue Bible the best book on barbecue?

    Please consider "The Great American Barbecue & Grilling Manual" bu Smoky Hale,Abacus Publishing, McComb, Mississippi Great basic info on grilling and barbecue techniques, recipies, etc. Not as comprehensive as the BBQ Bible, but a worthy read.
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    Smoking a couple large porterhouse steaks

    Barbecue(slow, low temp cooking) and Smoking are best suited to tougher cuts of meat. The idea is to maintain a internal meat temp of 200f for a long period of time to break down the collagen in the meat. Something like a well marbled Porterhouse is better suited to grilling at a high temp to...
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    LP or NG

    The "conversion" consists of changing the small orfice in the regulator from one sized for propane to one sized for natural gas-it will be slightly larger, about 1/64inch or so. The orfice should cost less than $5.
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    Stick Blender Recommendations

    I just went to www.kitchenaid.com. Under closeouts I found the KHB200 Stick Blender(in Black) with cup and Whisk for $39, ground shipping $6.95=$1 for 2nd day Air! Total $46.95. And yes, this head does take all the accessories of the more expensive KHB300 if you wish to buy them later.Removable...
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    Sharpening stones and Where to buy? (merged)

    Woodcrafter too Woodworking Supplies can be an excellent source for honing guides, Japanese Wet Stones and Diamond Stones; along with books on sharpening. If none are found locally try www.Woodcraft.com or www.Rockler.com and search for sharpening supplies. Don't make the mistake of buying too...
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