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So, I need some new stuff for the kitchen, but am thinking of treating myself to some other bits and bobs as well, and would be interested in your advice. I need things like; a whisk, a spatula, a colander, potato masher and maybe a new chefs knife.

I am thinking Rosle for all but the knife. When I buy things, I really, really try and buy well, and buy once, Rosle seem to fit with this, but I would like the input of others with regards to this specific brand, and/or recommendations you may have for kitchenware. Bought yourself something nice recently? Share it here, so we can fill the gaping hole in our souls with meaningless tat.

I'd just buy the cheapest you can find. There's only so much that can go wrong with whisks, spatulas, colanders and potato mashers. It might be worth splurging on the knives. They have to stay sharp. With the spatula, you might want a thinner metal one depending on what you want it for and that might cost more.

In terms of my own commodity fetishism, a few weeks ago I bought 5 pairs of socks at the dollar store. I got identical ones so they are easier to pair up. Other than that its just been the regular stuff like cigarettes and toilet paper. My work feeds me three meals a day if I want it so that really is the kind of stuff I buy.

Buying tools, is something I can be quite anal about. Something I use once every year, is cheap, ie, my spade, but I cook a lot, so there is where money gets spent, not only does it potentially work out cheaper in the long run, but using good tools makes everything easier over their long lives, so ultimately I feel it is worth it.

Also, I don't match socks, I go with whatever ones come out of my drawer first. I am so glad I don't smoke, that would drain my finances terribly.

Food Network actually has a very nice line of spatulas and other tools that I really like..they appear to be sturdy too.  Get silicon spatulas, turners etc; they won't scratch your pans, won't melt, and just generally hold up better than hard plastic.

If you need a mixer, get a kitchenaid; they are pricey but you probably will never have to buy a new one and you can get random gadget attachments for it.

I'm usually big on spending less money on things I buy, but tools (kitchen or other) are one place where I have found cheaping it results in more money spent in the long run (and a lot more frustration).  However, with the exception of maybe knives, and some motorized equipment; I think usually the moderately priced tools are just as good as the expensive tools.

My favorite brands are Brabantia, WMF and Le Creuset for kitchenware. Of these three, Brabantia has the best price value relationship, followed by WMF. Le Creuset is a more expensive brand, but I think that Brabantia's kitchenware is just as good as Le Creuset and Rosle.
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I have a Brabantia bin, and truth be told, am not overly fond of it, it is fairly easy to empty, but apart from that, nothing revolutionary. That WMF stuff looks interesting, I had never really looked at their stuff before.

If/when I order/it arrives I shall post pictures as a thankyou for guiding me on the path of greed to ultimate satisfaction.

Edit: 3 things, do you think a 47cm whisk is too big? If I find it too hard to use, I could always pose with it in pictures and pretend to be smaller than I really am
                      they make a utensil just for lifting sausages out of pans of water, good old Germany, you can always rely on them when it comes to sausages
                      and thirdly, order in, gratification to follow!

I would recommend a Musashi Swords Katana.  I personally own one, and it is razor sharp and has never dulled.  It is great for cutting through things like tough steak and chicken, it even goes through the bones.  Also, if you happen to raise livestock, it makes a quick, cost effective, and easy slaughtering method so that your meats can be as fresh as possible.  It slides through vegetables like a hot knife through butter, and dices fruit in seconds.  It does have to be oiled, though, as to not rust (it is made of high carbon steal, not stainless).

A wakizashi or tanto, basically shorter versions of katanas, are also good choices.  I would endorse a tanto as it is only about 18 inches long, great for cutting things like garlic and herbs.  Best of all, all of these products can be found in the mid $100's

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-Mike M.

Lol, very good Mike.

For clarity, what is the length of the dog? Nice whisk by the way! Have you tested it yet?

I think she is about 56cm, though she is somewhat wriggly, so measuring her is hard. Interesting fact, when we bought her, it was a condition that she had to be speyed, when we take her to the vets, we find out that one of her ovaries, and both fallopian tubes are missing!

More photos added, attempt to use natural light. Failure in photography.

Quote from: "SSY"I think she is about 56cm, though she is somewhat wriggly, so measuring her is hard. Interesting fact, when we bought her, it was a condition that she had to be speyed, when we take her to the vets, we find out that one of her ovaries, and both fallopian tubes are missing!

I infer that the whisk is about 56cm long. Is this accurate? I'm not an expert on the neutering of dogs but I would expect some parts to be missing. Anyway, have you whisked anything yet? Suggest omelette. It's breakfast time in the UK now no?

Whisk is a mere 47cm, Dog was somewhat folded at the time.

I believe that omelettes should be beaten via means of a fork, whisking is just too much. Pancakes on the other hand. . . .

Also, the dog was found to be missing bits, before removal had taken place, thus rendering her operation redundant.

Edit, also, spatula is silicone, heat resistant up to 260 C, as per Whitney's suggestion.

I expect future pictures of pancakes and whisking! And dogs!

This thread is funny. :hide:

UPDATE!

Pancakes were very nice, I still have enough atter left to make crepe suzette tonight, joy. I also got to use my spatula, though not in a turning capacity (I go all Bruce lee and flip them), I used it to tamp them down after flipping, to ensure full contact for the topside.

Overall, the whisk is far, far too large, there is absolutley no place for it in my kitchen, but the workmanship and quality on both items is superlative, highly reccomended, though in a smaller size in the whisk's case.

Good work SSY! Do I also see a medieval balance scale in these pictures? I imagine you use it out of concern for counteracting differences in local gravitation that would confound a spring scale?

Nice looking pancake SSY

That is a rather large whisk, though. That has got to make the wrist ache.

It really does hurt after a while, though does a good job, I can't see myself ever having to replace it either.

As for the scales, they were included for composition purposes, I have made pancakes so many times over the years, I just eyeball them now. They are however very handy for general baking, the pouring spout on the food scoop makes it easier to handle, and I would venture that it is more accurate than most analog spring balances. Also, they may be old, certainly older than me, but they are not quite medieval