[MuskyHopeful]

I just registered and wanted to say hello. I'm not a professional, but like to think I have a few skills. My wife and I are doing a kitchen remodel that is going to provide me with equipment and a work space to improve the skills I do have. I'm looking forward to soaking up some of the great information on this site.

Thanks,

Kevin

[lyneotto]

Hey,
Welcome.
This is a very cool site. One of the best, if not the best. Everybody is pretty experienced, candid, but not offensive, or haighty. I think you found yourself a good site.
What's your project include?
L

[Mezzaluna]

Hello to a fellow Wisconsinite! We're glad you found us, Kevin. If you're doing a remodel, you'll want to check the equipment forum and also do some searches for earlier discussions of various equipment. We have a pretty good search tool here.

I'm also an avid home cook, so I know how much you're anticipating a great kitchen. When we built about 10 years ago I spent hours poring over plans, appliance specs, etc. For the most part, things worked out pretty well although you'll find many a post bemoaning my choice of range! That's on the schedule to be replaced next year, so I'll be on the hunt for a new model.

Visit often- we hope you enjoy participating in the conversations.

Regards,
Mezzaluna

[MuskyHopeful]

Thanks for the welcome.

We're gutting our kitchen and opening the family room to the living room which also gives me more kitchen space. 48" 6 burner + charbroiler AG Wolf, 1200 CFM Wolf Hood, Thermador Wall oven and Microwave, Bosch DW, 8' Island with prep sink w/disposal allowing work areas for two on both sides of the sink (I'm a lefty so this works well), Whirlpool Sidekicks as they offer a lot of space and I was running out of budget. Blue Star ranges were very appealing, but I'm saving quite a bit on the refrigeration and DW because I'm buying the Wolf equipment. Only one place for a Blue Star in Milwaukee, and that's the only residential equipment they sell. Demo starts 7/10.

I cook often with a friend. I have another friend who is a CIA grad and restaurant owner in Milwaukee, and like to cook with him when he gets time off, which isn't often. I actually got him in the business 20 years ago when I ran a custard/pizza/sandwich place my family owned. He was my assistant manager. He's slightly more skilled than I am now, to say the least. LOL.

Sorry for the long post. I'm known for them a few other places. I read quite a few threads last night and really enjoy the site. Thanks again for the welcome.

Kevin