kitchengoddess8
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What's a good source for reasonably priced bakeware - cookie sheets, muffin pans, etc. I was at BBB today and the prices seem a bit high. A mini muffin pan was $22.
I've purchased a number of items at Fantes. Their selection is awesome, along with all the helpful staff.
Restaurant supply, Amazon etc...
Real professional grade stuff from restaurant supply doesn't cost as much as you'd think, often cheaper than even Walmart. For instance 1/2 sheet size baking sheets for cookies and bars, $5 each at my restaurant supply. Loaf pans $7, cake pans $5. They are likely to last you a lifetime. We use these in a commercial environment and they get a lot of abuse and still hang together.
Using 40-50% coupons from craft stores can get you great deals on bakeware.
I'm embarrassed to admit I don't bake often, but I'm not missing many of these....not sure I'd need them...probably don't need all the stuff I have...not to mention the stuff that isn't on the list that I have...I've purchased a number of items at Fantes. Their selection is awesome, along with all the helpful staff.
Which of the restaurant supply brand names have a good reputation?
Honestly the brands that restaurant supply items regardless of the brand will be pretty tough. If your store carries multiple brands the workers there will tell you the chef's favorite.
I'm embarrassed to admit I don't bake often, but I'm not missing many of these....not sure I'd need them...probably don't need all the stuff I have...not to mention the stuff that isn't on the list that I have...
BAKEWARE
***Apple baker
****Coeur a la creme mold
****Cornstick pan
****Madeleine pan
****Panettone mold
****Stollen mold
COFFEE & TEA
****Coffee roaster
COOKBOOKS (got those covered)
COOKWARE
***Paella pan
****Chestnut roaster
****Couscoussier
****Mongolian fire pot
****Pate mold
****Polenta pot
****Tagine
****Zabaglione pan
CUTLERY & RELATED TOOLS
****Aspic cutters
****Sushi & sashimi knives
****Truffle slicer
GADGETS
****Butane burner
****Caviar spoons & plates
****Duck press
****Pasta dryer
****Spaetzle maker
****Thermometer, wine
****Thermometer, yogurt
****Whipped cream maker
SMALL ELECTRICS
*Can opener (have a manual one)
****Gallette iron
****Raclette
****Pizzelle maker (that would be the krumkake/pizelle iron)
I didn't suggest Fantes to imply that she needed everything they offer. they are a good place to get a general education about the hows and whys of some of the equipment used in a kitchen.
Any reasonable person has the free agency to pick and choose what they want and/or need.
I've always found their staff to be very informative and helpful when I've called them. They've never tried to sell me anything either. Just answer my questions. I appreciate that.
I understood your intention Katie. Most of us with complete kitchens have far too many cooking items we don't need, or even use. Unless one has unlimited space, and a boat load of money one needs to choose wisely.
I understood your intention Katie. Most of us with complete kitchens have far too many cooking items we don't need, or even use. Unless one has unlimited space, and a boat load of money one needs to choose wisely.
I'm embarrassed to admit I don't bake often, but I'm not missing many of these....not sure I'd need them...probably don't need all the stuff I have...not to mention the stuff that isn't on the list that I have...