Posts by mikescookin

My 11 cup Classic Cuisinart is still going strong after 7-8 years. I bought it at Costco & it came with extra blades, a blade holder and an extra bowl. Still available at Costco for about $160, I believe. The following is what...

Take a look at "On Food And Cooking-The Science and Lore of the Kitchen" by Harold Mcgee. It seems to be the bible of Kitchen science. You might also ask the question in the baking forum at eGullet Society eG Forums (The...

Forschner are decent quality and reasonably priced. Take a look here http://www.cutleryandmore.com/forsch...ner&FamilyBD=4 Every knife needs to be sharpened periodically to cut well.. Maybe your existing knife just needs to be...

Thanks for reminding me about the original meaning of the term "Dutch Oven". Actually, I was aware of it and have a Lodge camp dutch oven that has been used outside many times. However, I am now shopping for a kitchen...

I've finaaly decided to get a Dutch Oven, but I'm not sure what size and shape to get. Althought their are only two of us to cook for, I would like to make enough stew, pot roast, coq au vin, etc. for 4 people and/or a couple of meals...

Consumer Reports had a comprehensive report on cookware in December 05. Here is the link. If you are not a member of consumerreports.org, you can subscribe for one month for $4.95 and check out reports on everything you may need in...

A search on foodtv.com produced several crab dip recipes that look good. Substitute lobster for half the crab. http://web.foodnetwork.com/food/web/...rchType=Recipe Google for lobster and crab...

To stay within your budget, I would go with the Forschners. They are good quality and many restaurants use them becasue of durability and price. Start out with the 8" chefs, unless you are used to using a 10" and have lots of...

Don't know where you reside, but if in the US look for a Trader Joe's. They have a good Marsala for about five dollars. Any wine store will also, but probably for 2 to 3 times more. Probably good markets will stock it also. I buy it...

One last thought. A pro chef once told me, when I was asking about what to add to my Calphalon and Henckels, that I shouldn't be married to one brand. No one has the best of everything. All-Clad is excellent, but there may be a place...