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    What's New in Kitchen Gadgets?

    in Kitchen Consumer

    Posted · Edited by natasha1270 (log)

    This Limited Edition All Black KitchenAid Stand Mixer is giving me life right now. If only I had a spare $1k laying around...

     

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    Artisan® Black Tie Limited Edition 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

    Introducing, in 2017, the first annual, limited edition stand mixer. The KitchenAid® Artisan® Black Tie Limited Edition Stand Mixer is made with all black finishes and premium materials, including die cast zinc, satin and black chrome. Made to celebrate the passionate maker who appreciates the art of culinary creations and a bold,new design. Only 500 produced in the U.S., each individually numbered and only available for purchase on Kitchenaid.com.

     

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    Need Feedback from Whole Foods Aficionados

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    This older topic might have some good detailed comparisons for you to check out. It also seems to suggest the protein/meal-replacement bars are a good deal there. I'm not sure if that is still true as I can get decent prices on boxes of them at Bed, Bath & Beyond with 20% off coupons since my local BBB store carries food items. Otherwise, the gist of the thread indicates WF has comparable prices on staples and higher on most other.

    Vegetable/Produce Butchers?

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    Yes, that pre-cut squash is definitely worth it but who knows how long ago it was prepped?

     

    This concept is also interesting from a job creation perspective. I have no restaurant industry experience but I wonder how the grocery compensation/benefits/hours would compare.

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    Vegetable/Produce Butchers?

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    Is this just a New York thing or are vegetable butchers coming soon to a store near you? Apparently, there are a couple of stores in New York already where you bring your produce to the in store counter and they will prep it to your specifications. I think it's an interesting extension of pre-chopped produce that you already do see in stores. From what I've read there does seem to be a service charge.

     

    http://www.thekitchn.com/whole-foods-new-feature-is-a-meal-prepper-s-dream-241298

     

     

    Instant Pot. Multi-function cooker (Part 4)

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    Yesterday I made a sort of Guinness Beef Stew in the instant pot. The time savings was great but the taste not quite as good as the regular method in the oven I use. It could be from my mods to the recipe. I left out some of the stock and flour and made a light roux/gravy which I added towards the end to thicken while reducing  on the sauté function.

     

    Which led me to wondering if anyone had tried making roux in the IP. I found a post on ideas in food where they describe their method which was included in the Modernist Cuisine cookbooks. Anyone do this regularly or even the microwave method and could share any tips?

     

    https://myyearwithchris.wordpress.com/2013/11/09/guinness-beef-stew/

     

    http://blog.ideasinfood.com/ideas_in_food/2010/02/roux-in-a-jar.html

     

    Microwave Tips

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    11 hours ago, JoNorvelleWalker said:

     

    CSO will probably work better.

     

    The CSO mafia is relentless :-)

     

    Since I got the notion to microwave chips from an ideas in food post years ago about using a toaster oven to do the same, I assume the CSO could do just as well but this thread was asking about microwave tips. I have neither toaster oven or cso to compare.

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    Microwave Tips

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    Posted · Edited by natasha1270 (log)

    here is a junkfood tip: a turn or two around in the microwave will enhance a plateful of tortilla chips. i think the same will apply to potato chips/crisps, too. in mine it only takes less than 15 seconds.

     

    not too long to make them greasy but just enough to freshen or revive them and you would almost think they are freshly fried. so much better than straight out of the bag.

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    Current sales, deals, and bargains (Part 2)

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    1 hour ago, curls said:

    Thanks for the heads up! Did you pick up anything?

    Not a thing. I'm trying to minimalize kitchen tools these days but couldn't resist taking a peek before it closes. I've spent alot of time browsing that store over the years! Of course, the Galleria store is remaining and I think I've read somewhere that they will be opening a store in Mosaic.

    Oreo Cookies

    in Ready to Eat

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    Just came back from Target with those. I hope its just this one time but I noticed the Chocolate Strawberry Oreos came in a 10 oz pkg vs the 12 oz of the other Limited Flavors (same price too). Not too many of the last flavors went over well with my son and his friends so this might be the end of my little Oreo Experiment.

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    Oreo Cookies

    in Ready to Eat

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    I remember kind of liking the Pumpkin Spice Oreos last year so I picked some up for my son and his friends. They usually try the ltd flavors when they get together for game nights but have been having a hard time co-ordinating this semester so I have accumulated quite an interesting stockpile of these oreos for them: choc chip cookie dough, blueberry crisp, candy corn and swedish fish(!). The last time they met, they tried the fruity cereal oreos and didn't like them at all. I believe the feedback was along the lines of lemony pledge.

    Instant Pot. Multi-function cooker (Part 4)

    in Kitchen Consumer

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    4 hours ago, Kerry Beal said:

    Natasha,

    Have you had a chance to test out the flanara pan you purchased? I bought the same one - used it in my steam oven - when I opened it there were splits in 3 places on the sides. It's of course heading back to Amazon - would love to find another that will be more substantial. 

     

    @Kerry Beal Thanks for the warning! I have used mine twice to make flan and so far no problems. The base of mine seems to have some heft to it and is all one piece although the latches must be welded on. Were those the failures points on yours? Maybe using it for flan doesn't generate much steam pressure on the lid so it doesn't test its limits?

    Instant Pot. Multi-function cooker (Part 3)

    in Kitchen Consumer

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    On 7/19/2016 at 10:09 AM, blue_dolphin said:

    I have not tried the plate tongs but will be interested in hearing from anyone who has.  

    I bought the silicone mini mitts and have found them helpful for pot in pot cooking or to remove the inner pot when it's hot and ir?t=egulletcom-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B012D33BDfull.  Also useful for retrieving items from the Cuisi steam oven.  At 12 bucks, they are probably overpriced and one of the less expensive options would probably work just as well. 

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    I received the tongs yesterday and have to say the concept is good but the one I bought seem to have a really flimsy spring that falls out easily. They are getting returned. A quick search on amazon shows there are many similar ones available and cheaper too but if the spring is the same, probably not worth it.

    Instant Pot. Multi-function cooker (Part 3)

    in Kitchen Consumer

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    On 7/19/2016 at 10:09 AM, blue_dolphin said:

    I have not tried the plate tongs but will be interested in hearing from anyone who has.  

    I bought the silicone mini mitts and have found them helpful for pot in pot cooking or to remove the inner pot when it's hot and ir?t=egulletcom-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B012D33BDfull.  Also useful for retrieving items from the Cuisi steam oven.  At 12 bucks, they are probably overpriced and one of the less expensive options would probably work just as well. 

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    I ended up purchasing the plate tongs. Will let you know if they are worth it. For just under $10, I figured why not.

     

    Also, Flanera + Instant Pot = super quick, easy & ultra smooth Leche Flan! It is almost too easy how it all comes together. This could be very bad.

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    Instant Pot. Multi-function cooker (Part 3)

    in Kitchen Consumer

    Posted · Edited by natasha1270 (log)

    So far, I'm very pleased with the IP. After the initial Steam test, I skipped the hard-boiled egg lesson and jumped right in with Chicken Adobo Saturday and Polynesian Style Country Ribs tonight. It's been so hot lately that I really like not having to heat up the whole kitchen to cook.

     

    My accessory order of RSVP Endurance Mesh Basket and Flanera came today. Looking forward to testing Flan and Cheesecake soon. I think I will need to buy the extra gaskets as many have suggested. Also, I read a few sites that recommended Plate Tongs to hold the insert steady and retrieve pot in pot items, has anyone tried them?

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    Current sales, deals, and bargains

    in Kitchen Consumer

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    3 hours ago, Shelby said:

    Well, hell.  I got one IP,  so I checked my husband's account to see where the other one is.  It doesn't show that I ordered it. O.o  Or, they cancelled it because they were shipping to the same address???  I dunno.

     

    Sorry mother-in-law...no IP for you.  :P

     

    Kidding.  I'll wait for another sale.....

    Oh no! Maybe check your email for the 2nd order confirmation and contact Amazon?

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