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