Posts by yellotrace

I couldn't find myself a steamer set from a retailer. Everything was in a set. So I started looking for it on the web, and found calphalon stainless set with a glass lid. I was almost going to buy this until I read few reviews...

Almost done deciding, just gotta make few phone calls to check out the internet matfer dealer that happens to be based in the city I live in(talk about coincidence). After that, do some math, and warm up the old credit card :) I...

Understood, so add the Norton flattening stone to my order. Got it :) Would I be using all 3 grit type, 400/1000/5000 to begin with? Or 1 or 2 of them, if so which one? If I can tolerate the commercial kitchen look? No, not...

While looking into Matfer Bourgeat pans, I discovered that there is a Bourgeat retailer in London, Ontario(which is where I live). After a bit of research, it seems that Bourgeat is similar brand to Vollrath(brand catered to more...

I was actually considering all 3 sizes for the carbon steel pans :) You gave me a nice nudge. I'll definitely drop some loonies on those things you mentioned. When I DO get a bread knife, I know which one to get, Mac. Probably...

:D I'm taking a little different route than LordRatner. The decided pile - The Fujiwara FKH 270 Gyuto, 150 Petty, and CCK 1101 CLEAVA(from CCK local distributer in TORONTO)! I like carbon steel, and these will be my knives to...

Sticky maybe? This thread is THE FAQ for newbies like myself. Wish I found this sooner :)

I've been looking everywhere to find a Tamago pan made of carbon steel. There are quite a few non-stick kinds, but I'm not fond of teflon. I found a copper one on korin, but I'm really looking for a carbon steel kind. Does anyone...