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    Shun Elite knives from Sur La Table, anyone try them yet?

    Just curious if they're really worth the hefty price tag they carry. I was given a shun pro series yanigiba knife as a gift this xmas and it is wonderful. Is the elite series noticably better??
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    Broke my fat seperator, any ideas?

    Making some stock for a turkey soup. I guess the stock was still too hot when I poured some into my plastic fat seperator and it cracked. I don't have time to wait for it to cool in the fridge or freezer and skim the solidified fat. I was thinking of using a garden watering can (well rinsed) but...
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    How long to cook raw turkey for soup?

    Usually when i make turkey soup it's form leftovers that have already been cooked, but I found some turkeys on sale and I'm giving it a go from a raw turkey. I'm making my stock right now. I'm just curious how long I should cook the raw bits of turkey meat to make sure it's safe to eat. Is it...
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    seasoning bacon press w/ wood handle

    Just got a few cast iron bacon presses that have wood handles, and I need to season them. I usually rub cast iron with shortening then bake at 350 for about an hour to season. I'm just wondering if anyone has tried this with itmes with wooden handles, and if so did they burn? Is there a better...
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    Howdy folks...

    New to these boards because I have been unable to find anything on the internet about techniques of using a bird's nest maker. I have worked in several different proffessional kitchens but pretty much just cook for family and friends these days. Hopefully someone will have some info to help me...
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    Proper use of Bird's Nest Maker - deep fry

    I just got a bird's nest maker and I've tried a few different ways to actually make a nest with some shredded potatoes - to no avail. The potatoes stick to the maker and i can't get the nest out without rippping the whole thing apart. Anybody have any clue as to the proper way to make the nest...
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