Utensils

In the January issue of Bon Appétit magazine there's a recipe for homemade, fresh ricotta that I'm dying to try. Although the recipe only calls for three simple ingredients, it requires several cooking utensils. One of them is a good slotted spoon. I know this may be hard to believe, but I don't own a good slotted spoon, I don't even own a bad one! Can you help me find this essential tool so I can finally make the ricotta? Head off to market in search of a reliable slotted spoon. Bookmark the spoons in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Slotted Spoon.

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Want your kid bro or nephew to follow in your culinary footsteps? Get him ready for the kitchen with an assortment of fun cooking equipment.

Finally, he'll be able to reach the counter with a little help from these colorful stools. He can keep you company and help you out with kitchen prep using these properly sized cooking utensils. Under your training, he'll soon graduate to cutting with this safe knife set.

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Last week, I explained my need for a spoon rest to keep my stovetop splatter-free. I asked you to keep your eyes peeled for spoon rests with fun flair. You saved your discoveries in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag spoon rests. I loved a lot of the bookmarks, but found the pot clips that erinlikestoplay saved to be especially cool. All the sauce from a spatula just drips right back into the pot for the most convenient cleanup ever! Plus, the gadget comes in six colors for easy identification (and a colorful kitchen). Scope out more choices below.

I am a bit of a slob in the kitchen, so at least every other week, I find myself wiping down a sauce-spattered cooking range. I couldn't live without my spoon rest, but it's a bit basic and blah, and I'm thinking of getting another one with more flair. Have you seen any choice picks? Bookmark your finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag spoon rests. Happy Hunting!

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Although Father's Day is a month away, I want to get my dad a new pizza slicer. His pizza cutter is lost and he can't stop wondering where it is. Let's head off to market in search of a new pizza slicer for dad. Look for durable, functional slicers with sharp blades that will easily and smoothly slice through thick dough. Bookmark your finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Pizza Slicer. Happy Hunting!

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Recently I went to a wine tasting where there was a huge platter of lamb with no serving spoon. The lamb — which had a succulent red wine sauce — was sliced into small bite-sized pieces and served warm in a caterer's pan. Like not having enough eating utensils, not having the proper serving tools at a party is not okay. Some guests made do with toothpicks or paper plates, but it was a messy struggle to taste the lamb.
If you are going to host a party with a large quantity of food, be sure to have all of the equipment necessary to serve the food appropriately. This is especially important if guests had to purchase a ticket to the event.

Are you familiar with this experience? Have you ever been unable to eat something due to a lack of servingware?

A wire whisk is one of my favorite kitchen tools because it's incredibly versatile, necessary, and makes all sorts of delicious things. Recently I've noticed a growing trend in alternative whisk styles, so I asked you to help me bookmark them in the Yum Market on TeamSugar. You looked for whisks that are functional and made from a variety of materials. The one I am most eager to experiment with is Nigella Lawson's bliss whisk. It must make astonishingly emulsified vinaigrettes and incredible sauces. According to marcella — who saved the whisk — it's also easy to clean. She whisks it in warm, soapy water and voila, clean whisk! To look at all of the whisks, browse below.

I recently attended a small potluck dinner at a girlfriend's house. Seven of us were in attendance, yet only four forks could be found in the kitchen!

I didn't say anything when I helped serve the Champagne in a martini glass, a beer mug, and a mix of random wine glasses. I didn't say anything when we sat down to eat and had to share chairs. However, it was really hard NOT to say anything when there wasn't enough silverware, especially when five people live there! How could they only have four forks?

If you are going to invite people into your house for a meal, be prepared to serve them properly. Being in college or having just graduated is no excuse. If you lack enough silverware purchase plastic utensils, ask to borrow from a friend, or serve a finger food menu!

Have you ever been in a similar situation? What would you do if there wasn't enough silverware?

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