Tools For Your Gourmet Kitchen
Chop, chop, chop! No kitchen is complete without a set of
cutlery. When it comes to cutlery for your kitchen, you have
lots of choices. But the most important thing to have is a
Chef's knife. A high quality chef's knife will cost you at least
$50, but plan on spending $75. All that chopping is bound to
cause some damage. Next you will want a cutting board. Like
cutlery, there are many choices but if you want the board to
last, you'll want to keep a few things in mind. Cutting boards
come in an over the sink style and a style that you sit on your
counter. You'll also want to consider the size. Think about the
size of your kitchen and the storage issue. Also consider the
size of your sink because you are going to empty your scraps in
there. There is quite a debate about whether a wood or plastic
cutting board is best. Keep in mind wooden cutting boards will
have knife marks in them eventually. On the other hand, plastic
cutting boards will dull your knife quickly. And whether you
choose a wooden or plastic knife you will eventually need a
knife sharpener. When you become a gourmet pro, there are other
tools you might consider purchasing. -Paring Knifes -Cleavers
-Bagel Cutter -Carving Knife -Fillet Knife -Utility Knifes
-Thermometer -Tongs -Whisks -Ladles Now that you've done all
that chopping, you need somewhere to put the ingredients. There
are many different kinds of cookware. Chef's pans are a great
thing to buy in a set. Though it can get expensive, you'll
actually save more money by buying a set of chef's pans as
opposed to buying it piece by piece. But perhaps you don't want
a set of pans. The one must-have is a saut