What's new in your kitchen?

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I will start please give your comments if you have experience with the same cookware. Also which online stores have you had the best luck with and the best customer service.

de Buyer 20cm/8" mineral B frying pan(Chefs Catalog)
de Buyer 26cm/10" mineral B frying pan(Chefs Catalog)
de Buyer 32cm/12 1/2" mineral B frying pan(Chefs Catalog)
de Buyer 26cm/10" Mineral B Element Iron Crepe Pan(J.L Hufford)
de Buyer 24cm/9 1/2" blue steel crepe pan(Williams and Sonoma)
LamsonSharp Pro Walnut 5" x 6" Hamburger Turner, stiff (Cutlery and More)
LamsonSharp Pro Walnut Sandwich Spreader, wave edge (Cutlery and More)
LamsonSharp Pro Walnut Pie/Cake Server (Cutlery and More)
Berard Olive Wood Terra Collection Spoon - 13"(Chef's Arsenal)
Berard Olive Wood Cook Spoon - 14"(Chef's Arsenal)
Berard Olive Wood Large Curved Spatula with 12 Holes 13"(Chef's Arsenal)
Paderno World Cuisine Blue Steel Cake Pan 9.5" (Amazon.com)
Williams-Sonoma Stainless-Steel Measuring Cups & Spoons

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Congratulations. Whatever floats your boat.

I have become a convert to olive wood as it is not as prone to become covered in black mold as the softer, fuzzier woods are down here in the Sunshine State.

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I got a Presto Multi Cooker....deep fries, boils, sears, braises.....it's actually astonishingly useful.

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New cookware is fun - enjoy it VV and see what "sticks" in your batterie - Currently my most fascinating new acquisition is a carbon steel wok - how did I live without this?

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Its nice to get new stuff for cooking. I have a Lamson that I use all the time with cast iron. I like. 

The only mail order place I've ever used for cookware is Amazon. 

I buy most of my stuff frankly at Home Goods. I have a rather nice collection of useful things.

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A two speed stick mixer; don't know how I lived with out it?

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It took me a while to season my de Buyer (I switched to induction a year ago) but I really love them and I thought they were reasonable priced. I didn't have luck with the crepe pan (the setting of the induction had more to do with it) but now that they are seasoned, they are used multiple times a day. Your picture looks like you'll have a lot of fun!!

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OMG, what isn't new? In the last 3 months, I've bought a GE Profile slide in induction range, new granite countertops, new sink, new pre-rinse faucet, new under sink water filter, painted the kitchen cabs, added new door pulls and oh, yeah, bought me some cookware. Last summer we retiled the floor and added a new island with a Boos maple top. All of it has been DIY except the granite. 

The cookware is a mix of Vollrath Optio and Tribute (foodservicewarehouse), Mauviel M'Stone (black friday sale on an Amazon affiliate), deBuyer Carbone (West Elm), Invoca frypan (thick Italian aluminum from TJ Maxx), Zwlling Henckels Spirit sauté pan (Amazon Warehouse) and a no-name 10" commercial clad frypan from Sam's Club.

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I have used Chefs Catalog numerous times over the years and have always thought their customer service was very good. An example was a scan pan frying pan that I loved had a handle that became wobbly at the connection point. Chefs replaced it with no problem. THe pan was prob 5 or 6 years old. I also have had very good experiences with Amazon's customer service. I have never been impressed with WS's prices or customer service.

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I love buying cookware, but sadly I don't need a darn thing. I will need a new range at some point, and I did get a new fridge last year.

I HAVE moved on to giving stuff to the kids and buying things for them. Yay!

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I got a new refrigerator last week. We shopped around in any store that carried appliances. We got a new Samsung model. It had not been put out on the sales floor yet. The Samsung that I wanted was scarce but the sales man was glad to take our money. I like having the ice in the door and not taking up space in the freezer. The shelves slide out a bit (not all the way) and it makes finding stuff at the back easier. It is a side by side and is larger on the inside than my old fridge. I'm happy with it.

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Chest freezer and a vacuum sealer - they are like my two new favorite friends

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Nothing new here. Still like to look, but don't need ANYTHING at all. It feels great.

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What I most need right now is a control - cord for a Lifetime electric skillet I acquired. I have several cords for an electric wok and another electric pan I'll be discarding because it is non-stick and the t-fal is flaking, which is unsafe. I was so happy to get a heavy stainless steel electric skillet; hope it doesn't become a white elephant.

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Nothing for the moment as what I need to do the type of cooking I like I already have. The next step up (chambar vacuum, centrifuge, rotary evaporator, second circulator with insulated tank) would require significant capital expenditure and/or space requirements and I can't justify either right now.

I do peruse Cutlery and More on occasion just to see whether Kaiser goes on sale.

I'm not sure why you need a dedicated walnut hamburger turner, but whatever turns your crank. People ask why I want a centrifuge.

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A Hamilton Beech toaster, 2 Forschner paring knives and a 8" cast iron skillet.

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We're reaching the completion of a kitchen reno, so there's lots that's new (KitchenAid fridge, Bosch dishwasher, finally an overhead exhaust fan instead of the useless downdraft we had before), but what I'm most excited about so far is my new coffee maker -- the Brew Express BEC 110. http://www.brewexpressdirect.com/product-info/bec-110.pdf It has a direct water line, so it's self-filling. My old Technivorm is standing by on a shelf in my pantry for now. Yes, I LOVE the Technivorm, for all the reasons you've read about, here and elsewhere, but I just didn't have the right counter space for it with the new kitchen, so I decided to try the Brew Express. So far, so good. It's designed to meet the brewing standards of the SCAA, and, although I haven't done a side-by-side taste test, I'd say the Brew Express makes a really great, hot cup of coffee.

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right now my kitchen is four walls and a floor. we are renovating, so lots of new stuff to come starting with the first wave of appliances tomorrow. however, in anticipation of this reno i got a few things for our provisional kitchen in my office. how did i ever live without an electric kettle? also, got an electric griddle. love that, too.

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because I really needed another piece of cast iron....

picked up a 2qt stew pot with glass lid - marked "made in USA" only - perfect condition just needs a quick cleaning and seasoning - could not resist it because I don't have one that size

I actually think it will be a useful little pot

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I got a new spatula ... the old one had an unfortunate encounter with the kitchen shears when I was using them to cut a pizza. The new one is appropriately thick ...

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Not necessarily new to my "kitchen" but with Spring now here, I recently purchased a new Weber grill (Genesis s330). I ordered off through amazon prime to save on delivery fees. It was definitely pricey but it works well and you can't beat the convenience of gas. Charcoal grills have superior flavor for sure but adding wood chips via a smoke box or aluminum foil packet comes close for me.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045UBB72

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Hey Vick - glad to hear you're happy. lets hear more about what worked out well for you.

what's new ?? 2 round and 1 square tart pans with (removeable bottoms), old square glass food storage containers (1940s), a big round baking stone (20") for the large oven, a 14" springform pan w/scalloped bottom - for rolls and sweet breads. plus some ....stuff. All @ different estate sales, around $ 20 for everything. All terrific quality.

Best? 2 Le Cruset pans: blue exterior. 2-3 c. sauce-pan
and large skillet w/wood handle Both needed a bit of cleaning and attention: both from Goodwill, $7 total

what's new is what I passed along, to younger, newer cook-people: Sunbeam stand mixer from the 60s, big oval muti-purpose slow-cooker, extra cake pans, a big roasting pan, 2 pyrex glass casserole/multi purpose dishes, several flat baking sheets, a bag full of 'stuff' egg slicers, paring knives, veg peelers, an italian half-moon chopper,
3 different ceramic oval bowls, 2 platters.... other stuff.

One nephew's GF wants to cook more, as does the N., but they don't have much and the economy is awful. They both work and she wants to save $ by cooking @ home but doesn't really know how and has little hardware to work with. I was stunned by how much $ they spend on take-out and convenience food. I found them a decent blender for $5.

Other N is a great cook - he got my cast iron saucier pan (only 1 ever seen). No enamel but it is a dream to use. I have more than enough CI, and he appreciates good tools.

Lots of young (or new) cook-people need knowledge, experience and some decent tools - and a boost of confidence. Nasty food television has had a bad effect on them - scared of making mistakes and 'looking stupid' when fixing food. I didn't get this till I invited them in to cook w/me or helped them out at their place. They really anticipated that food was a 'competition' and they would get nasty comments and put-downs as we went along. 
WTH ?

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Just got back from NYC 2 weeks ago and went to korin japanese cutlery store. While there i bought the last in inventory #6 Sugimoto chinese cleaver. It was quite a few pennies, but after a week of use it my new go to knife.

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I braved the restaurant supply store this week. Amazingly i escaped relatively unscathed. Although the jucuzzi size woks were fascinating i only picked up a pair of poultry shears, a wusthof pull through knife sharpener (sorry knife people i am learning to use my stone but need sharpened knives now) and a large plastic cutting board that will fit over half of my double sink, the point of the visit. I do know where i am buying my next blender. Commercial cookware shops have lots of great stuff for reasonable prices compared to box stores and often better quality. Always woth a visit.

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As of this afternoon... a lovely Le Creuset Mariner Star 5.5 qt french oven. One of only 1,925 made. Happy birthday to me!

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New in the kitchen - an 8 piece setting of Revol white porcelain dishes. Have had Fiesta place settings for over 30 years, it was past time for a little change up. Sur la Table had a sale on the Revol just when I started looking so that worked out well. They are plain and fancy all at once. So far, loving them. Much lighter weight than the Fiesta, emptying the dishwasher feels like the plates are floating into my fingers.

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Here's the newest: Two nylon drawstring All Clad bags for my two All Clad d5 10" fry pans--one non stick; one traditional. It allows me to hang the pans w/lid for easy access, and at the same time, protect them from damage.

Ray

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Well hey! Nice work. Whatever floats your boat is definitely the rule of thumb. Now, cookware addict that I am, I have added a few more pieces to my vast array of All Clad - I have alot from their Copper Core line, Classic and D-5. eBay has been a freaking goldmine for my All Clad lust over time; you do have to monitor the prices which can often be average but I did get a 13 piece set of Copper Core for...$575(yes!!) including shipping, and most of it was still new-in-boxes. Now, I have also had killer good fortune w/All Clad at Marshalls and TJ Maxx. No, they are not selling 2nds - All Clad marks their 2nds by stamping an "S" on the underside of the handle - these are just overstock and it is worth checking the Clearance aisle as they can wind up there. I do have a few All Clad 2nds which are just fine for some things and those can be gotten for good prices, especially during their biannual sale (March & November) at http://www.cookwarenmore.com/ (NOte: do not mix it up w/www.cutleryandmore.com...which is a whole different enterprise.)

Onward: Nabbed some very excellent olive wood utensils (spoons and the like) along with some great silicone spatulas at TJ Maxx; it is hit or miss there for those items but when they are good, they are excellent value. I also snarked quite a few olivewood boards there which I use for serving stuff. And a bucket load of Sophie Conran white porcelain bakeware that looks mighty cool. And two olivewood rolling pins: one old style with handles from Marshalls , and a Todd English one that is a long tapered cylinder (hard to find) from eBay. eBay has been a GREAT source of all manner of great cooking stuff, along with Amazon. 

I got a killer good cast iron tortilla press and cast iron old school non-eletric waffle iron on Amazon. VERY happy with both. Guess I better stop with that or I could just keep going on...and on...and on. 

Happy happy.

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