Posts by Nostalgia

I'm a woodworker and woodturner, so I just appreciate the beauty in a wood handle ;) If I could get away with just buying the blades and making the handles myself, I would (wood?) do it in a heartbeat. Nobody sees them but me, and...

I needed a bigger bread knife than the 8" Henckels Pro S knife I have. Based on recommendations I found in the archives, I purchased a Forschner 12" bread knife with the rosewood handle. I ordered from CutleryAndMore. While...

I did not see the video segment. I was looking for a new recipe to try, and it looked interesting and well-reviewed, so I thought I'd give it a go. Following the recipe as written - with the exception of halving the mushrooms and...

Weeelll, yes and no. I didn't have prepared demi-glace on hand, so I used concentrated beef stock paste, reasoning that they should have a similar flavor. The flavor was great, but I think I should have let the sauce reduce further. ...

All right, good to know! I'm really enjoying learning, as I have to rely less on recipes and more on knowledge. My wife and I are looking at taking some classes at ICE this summer. Thanks ;) -Joe

Disclaimer: I'm not a professional chef, but an ambitious home cook trying to learn. Last night I tried a Tyler Florence recipe, listed here: Food TV Link So I got my filet mignon loin, cut two steaks for the wife and myself,...

Thought you might be interested to know: I received my first piece yesterday - 1 1/2qt Windsor style saucepan. I can't figure out why it's a second. I examined every inch, and it looks perfect. The only way I'd know it was a second...

Just a quick thanks to everyone who participated in this thread, and the link that was posted to the thread with all the cookware info. My All-Clad is on its way :) I'm starting off with a 4qt saucepan, 2.5 & 1.5qt Windsor...

Like MAGIC! Thanks for that. Someone had told me that a looooooooong time ago, but I had forgotten it. The wife still doesn't like the shape of them, so we may be returning them, anyway. :crazy: We'll spend a few hundred extra...

Hey, all. I recently purchased the Costco Kirkland Signature SS pans. They looked like a lot of pan for the money, and are very well reviewed on Epinions and other foodie websites. This morning I tried out the 10" fry pan for...