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    Kapoosh Knife Block

    I bought one years ago and really liked it, but I ruined it (unintentionally) by keeping my two serrated bread knives in it. The serrated blades just caught and bent and mangled and shredded the "finger thingies" so that it got harder and harder to slide any of the knives in. The good news is, I...
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    Unappreciated cookbooks

    Yay! I added this to my Amazon wish list in Nov. and rec'd it as a holiday gift, just haven't had time yet to "dig in." I'm looking forward to it!:yum:
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    Unappreciated cookbooks

    Oh Dawgluver I'm so glad to hear that. I just ordered that cookbook from Second Time Around for $4. It's on its way, now I'm REALLY excited about getting it!
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    Characteristics of carbon steel cooking utensiles?

    Yes, definitely dry your carbon steel pan thoroughly and if you can, do as gadzooks suggests or heat it in the oven for a bit because even the tiniest bit of moisture can result in RUST, and damn quickly at that.
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    Rice Cookers ... Please give me your advice/ideas.

    I have the same one, and I love it. Zojirushi makes great small appliances, imo (I have their breadmaker and electric skillet and am very happy with those as well). If you want a machine that cooks different types of rice (and other things), is programmable with a timer and has variable keep...
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    All Clad Cleaning Question

    Cameo works well on SS, too, but it might be just as hard on your hands as the BKF. I vote for using gloves.
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    New KitchenAid 6-qt. Stand Mixer for $47.41!

    Woo hoo, you scored!! I really hope that (after you got yours, of course:wink:) you called everyone you know who might be interested so they could grab that deal, too!
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    Will you be spending less or more at Christmas

    Nothing will change this year, our gift giving is already pretty bare-bones, has been for years.
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    Do you use a zester?

    I reach for my citrus zester when I need ribbons of zest. I also use it on cucumbers when I have the time/inclination to make my salads look a little prettier. Mostly I use my microplane, though. It's very useful for other things besides zesting citrus (except grating nutmeg. I've grated...
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    Stick blenders

    I have the Braun, and it's worked great for me & very easy to clean. I use the whisk attachment a lot.
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    ~Fed up with summer~

    I love summer, but it's easy to feel that way because it's mild here in coastal San Diego. Although, yesterday the humidity was pretty high for this region--it actually poured rain for about 6 minutes. Ick. I also love the extra daylight during the late spring & summer months--I'm always...
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    Grocery store peeves

    Agreed. I hate 'em. I also hate those carts that have a huge molded plastic front end for small children to sit in. It makes the cart look like a toy. Like regular carts don't take up enough room in the aisle, now we have to deal with these extra long ones? How did anyone ever get to thinking...
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    No kids, how come?

    Ugh, yes. My late mother was the worst with that, the woman just wouldn't accept "no." MIL was not so militant about it, thank God, and now she's finally accepted it (it helps that my DH's little sister gave her two grandkids). Once, a woman that I didn't know well at all felt the need to remind...
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    No kids, how come?

    Never felt up to the challenge. When I look at the few people I know who I feel are really good parents, I see how much effort, dedication, sacrifice, money, time, etc. they put into rearing their children, and I know I can't offer that. And the thing is, if one is going to be a parent, that's...
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    Soothing yourself - What do you do?

    Exercise really helps calm me down when I'm stressed out.
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    What's the last movie you watched?

    "The Brave One." It was "eh." Don't watch it if you have an aversion to violence and gore.
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    Did I get some "bad" All-Clad?

    I agree. I've purchased several of their cosmetic seconds--the flaws are truly minor and the pans sit flat and perform well. Just rec'd their ad in the mail for their Open Stock sale Feb. 29th thru April 6th.
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    Grilled Fruit Compote

    Oh yum, does that ever look good! Thanks for posting the recipe & pix!
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    I Need Some Inexpensive Cookware

    If it doesn't matter to you to have all matching cookware, then I'd just look for deals on individual pots and pans and grab 'em when you can find 'em at the right price--lots of good suggestions for where to look in the posts above. SS and cast iron will last a very long time with proper care...
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    Stand Up Mixers.... which should I buy?

    Misleading for sure, and sneaky! Thanks for pointing that out!
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    Dogs in purses: does it annoy you too?

    :rofl::rofl::rofl: I'm gonna be giggling over this one for a while, thanks!
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    Dogs in purses: does it annoy you too?

    Lol pacanis! Never thought of it in that way (breed discrimination) but you're right!
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    Le Creuset cookware: why is it so pricey?

    Uh oh! LC and Staub had better watch out! Ikea's coming to get them!:lol:
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    Le Creuset cookware: why is it so pricey?

    Uh oh, LC and Staub had better watch out! Ikea's coming to get them!:lol:
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    Le Creuset cookware: why is it so pricey?

    Agreed, hype and marketing play a huge part in the retail price of any product, including LC. And you are probably right about the enamel--if they used the same process and mfr'd their enameled CI in a country with lower labor costs (as do Lodge and Batali [Copco], just to name a couple), it...
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