Tips & Tools
These are my tools of choice. . . . This is how I stock my workbag and what is always at hand. While all I truly need is my Knife, my other utensils are of course greatly appreciated.
Here is the second string—so to speak.
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The Blender:
My necessity tool. You can really accomplish almost anything with a good Blender—Soups, Sauces, Purees, Dips—the list goes on and on!
Kitchen Aid / Vita Prep
A Great Sharp Knife:
I use a very simple 8' Henckel and am quite attached to it.
Kuhn Rikon Serrated and Plane Paring Knife:
I love these things. They are disposable and I have been using them since cooking school. They come in pretty colors as well.
Kuhn Rikon knife...
Lemon Squeezer:
LOVE the Lemon Squeezer. I fell in love with this in India. The men who made “Nimbu Pane” (Lemonade) on the side of the street used them—now I am nothing without my Squeezer!
Mesh Strainer:
Everyone needs a good portable Strainer to strain Sauces, Juices and sometimes take the foam off of Blended Recipes.
Mini Whisk:
Used to whisk those tasty Sauces. Not really necessary, but it is so very cute and works well in a variety of places.
Microplane Grater:
Zest is underrated—I use it all over the place. The Microplane is also excellent at grating Ginger and Spices.
Black Epicurean Cutting Board:
I have a portable one that I take everywhere. I love these Boards because they are lightweight and don’t scar.
Mandolin
Be careful with your fingers! . . . I have re-grown my forefingers twice and both of my thumbs! However, a Mandolin is a worthy tool – you can make Noodles, Slices, Dices and Julienne in about a quarter of the time that you would normally take to do the same, . . . . But, by all means, use the finger guard!