Mixing bowls

[Laurentius]

10 hours ago, Shel_B said:

$38.00 for a mixing bowl ... yikes!

Yeah, Matfer-Bourgeat comes pretty dear.

[rotuts]

good points.

 

however , in the video , the corners don't seem to bother that chef.

 

Ive plenty of rounded bot0m SS bowls .  though Id try one of these.

 

after all , the design seems to be popular in France.

 

but the price , probably for a small bowl , doesn't seem to be worth it.

[AAQuesada]

On 10/1/2024 at 10:27 AM, rotuts said:

are they available anywhere ?  Amazon USA ?

 

 

I love them! and got mine from https://www.edehillerin.fr/en/flat-bottom-bowl/1263-bassine-fond-plat-inox.html

[OlyveOyl]

@rotuts I happened to be in an Asian mkt this morning and this caught my eye.

its 7” across, edge to edge and 31/2 “ tall. 8.99$

 

Edited October 3 by OlyveOyl (log)

[rotuts]

@OlyveOyl

 

Nice !  

 

Im guessing that version  is  not from  FR and 

 

https://www.edehillerin.fr/en/flat-bottom-bowl/1263-1649-bassine-fond-plat-inox.html#/173-choix_diametre_cm-16

 

no matter .   you're pics suggest the bottom reflection w the side might b e curved !

 

items like these are items one might acquire for their ' feel '  , which adds to their price.

 

some times significantly

 

an apro : CuisiPro  has sets of measuring spoons , and measuring cups 

 

https://www.cuisiprousa.com/products/cuisipro-silver-stainless-steel-stainless-steel-measuring-cups-and-spoon-set-two-sets-747143

 

they certainly cost quite a bit more than when I got them way back when 

 

the differential back then was not so bad.

 

pleased I got them

 

back then

 

 

 

[OlyveOyl]

There is a very slight curve on the sides, it’s a little exaggerated as a result of the close-up photo.

it would be unusual for an Asian Mkt. to have bowls from France 😃

[Tropicalsenior]

@rotuts you might check to see if there are any Chinese restaurant suppliers in your area. The one that I used to go to had metal bowls from 4 in to 40 in and they were quite reasonable in price (in fact just plain cheap) and the quality was good. I also got some double-sided thermal metal bowls that were great for salads or anything that you wanted to mix that you wanted to keep cold. Just pop them in the freezer for 20 minutes and they were cold for almost 2 hours. That Chinese supplier was always my first go to for kitchenware because their prices were about half of what you would pay anywhere else.

[AAQuesada]

Here are mine btw and my selfie. I call it -the artist as a middle aged man. 

Edited October 3 by AAQuesada (log)

[Margaret Pilgrim]

In the video it appears to me that those bowls are being used for mise en place rather than mixing.   Fine in a professional kitchen where “someone”  else is paying for them but certainly a conceit at home.

[rotuts]

@Margaret Pilgrim

 

except for here :

 

 

and many other places in the video .

 

can't say what he paid for them 

 

and , I myself have some very special knives 

 

Ive worked up to them over 50 years 

 

and taken care of each group before these

 

I had not thought of my current Watanabe's

 

 

as a conceit .

 

but I can now see them viewed that way 

 

if all there was to them was their price . 

 

 

Edited October 3 by rotuts (log)

[AAQuesada]

Personally I love this shape and find it very practical for most things. My only regret is not getting 1 or 2 more sizes. Ordering from Paris was easy btw for anyone tempted to do it.

[jedovaty]

Check out the USA made Vollrath heavy duty mixing bowls, available in local restaurant supply shops in the US (e.g. Chef's Toys).  Not quite as yikes pricing as the M-B bowls, though still pricey.  You don't get that extended lip to help hold the bowls, however, the quality of the SS is rather luxurious (never thought that would be a description for cold metal).  I treat myself to one every couple years.

https://www.vollrathfoodservice.com/products/smallwares/kitchen-essentials/mixing-bowls/heavy-duty-stainless-steel-mixing-bowls

[Shel_B]

15 hours ago, jedovaty said:

Check out the USA made Vollrath heavy duty mixing bowls, available in local restaurant supply shops in the US (e.g. Chef's Toys).  Not quite as yikes pricing as the M-B bowls, though still pricey.  You don't get that extended lip to help hold the bowls, however, the quality of the SS is rather luxurious (never thought that would be a description for cold metal).  I treat myself to one every couple years.

https://www.vollrathfoodservice.com/products/smallwares/kitchen-essentials/mixing-bowls/heavy-duty-stainless-steel-mixing-bowls

 

I've a couple of Vollrath SS mixing bowls. They are the economy line, and have a somewhat different shape than those referenced above.  Compared to my other SS bowls, the economy line is much nicer - they feel better, are a bit heavier, although by no means heavy, the steel seems to be of better quality, are better designed, and are a pleasure to use. Based on my experience with the less expensive line, I'd think that the heavy-duty bowls would be a real joy to use. 

 

One of my favorite and most useful mixing bowls is this vintage Grip 'n' Whip made by West Bend in the 1950s or '60s.  It's deep, light weight, built well, and the handle is, well, handy.  I got it in 2015 after seeing one in a friend's home, and not knowing what it was (as identifying marks were obscured by age and use), I posted a pic and asked about it here. @btbyrd identified it, and every time I use it I silently thank him.

 

Edited November 17 by Shel_B (log)

[weinoo]

I've been using my mother's RevereWare nesting set for as long as I can remember...

 

 

Doesn't everyone have these?

Edited November 17 by weinoo (log)

[gfweb]

6 minutes ago, weinoo said:

I've been using my mother's RevereWare nesting set for as long as I can remember...

 

 

Doesn't everyone haver these?

 

A bargain on eBay..~$30 for a set

[gulfporter]

My last 2 sets of mixing bowls came from Amazon and both have non-skid bases, which I absolutely love!  No more chasing a bowl around the kitchen counter.  

 

The ones at our MX house are plastic; my newer purchase this year I opted for metal and with lids. 

 

These, and it's showing a half-off sale price today. 

 

(eG-friendly Amazon.com link)

[Shel_B]

3 hours ago, weinoo said:

I've been using my mother's RevereWare nesting set for as long as I can remember...

 

 

Doesn't everyone have these?

 

I'm curious as to the purpose of the rings?  Do they get in the way at all when using the bowls, or have you adjusted to them?

[Smithy]

9 minutes ago, Shel_B said:

 

I'm curious as to the purpose of the rings?  Do they get in the way at all when using the bowls, or have you adjusted to them?

 

I'm not weinoo, but I'm pretty sure the rings are so you can hang the bowls (say, from pegs on the wall) when not in use. I'd expect them to be no nuisance at all when in use.

[Laurentius]

22 minutes ago, Shel_B said:

I'm curious as to the purpose of the rings?

I have a few bowls with these rings.  I find the rings useful  when you want to grasp the bowl with one hand without getting your fecal fingers inside.

[DesertTinker]

25 minutes ago, Shel_B said:

 

I'm curious as to the purpose of the rings?  Do they get in the way at all when using the bowls, or have you adjusted to them?

One can also lip a finger or thumb through the ring to get a better grip, handy when mixing stiffer doughs/batters or whisking operations where you’re cradling the bowl in the crook of your arm. Love my vintage set, an amazing yard sale find years ago, think the were $5 for the four piece set.

 

Just saw @Laurentius reply. I wash my hands thoroughly if I’ve got ‘fecal fingers’. 🤣

Edited November 17 by DesertTinker (log)

[Shel_B]

1 hour ago, Smithy said:

 

I'm not weinoo, but I'm pretty sure the rings are so you can hang the bowls (say, from pegs on the wall) when not in use. I'd expect them to be no nuisance at all when in use.

 

For whatever reason, I'm having difficulty imagining the rings being used for that purpose. That's not to suggest you're wrong, but somehow my brain is not making the connection.

 

I know you're not weinoo. That much I could grasp.

[Smithy]

6 minutes ago, Shel_B said:

 

For whatever reason, I'm having difficulty imagining the rings being used for that purpose. That's not to suggest you're wrong, but somehow my brain is not making the connection.

 

I know you're not weinoo. That much I could grasp.

 

Well, judging by the two comments above, I may be wrong! 🙂

 

[Shel_B]

1 hour ago, DesertTinker said:

One can also lip a finger or thumb through the ring to get a better grip, handy when mixing stiffer doughs/batters or whisking operations where you’re cradling the bowl in the crook of your arm. Love my vintage set, an amazing yard sale find years ago, think the were $5 for the four piece set.

 

I don't think I've ever seen that done. Is it common to do that?

 

Yeah, over the years yard and garage sales have provided many super deals.  I got some great vintage Corningware that way, some pieces for as little as $3.00. You definitely got a good deal on the mixing bowls.

[weinoo]

26 minutes ago, Shel_B said:

 

For whatever reason, I'm having difficulty imagining the rings being used for that purpose. That's not to suggest you're wrong, but somehow my brain is not making the connection.

 

I know you're not weinoo. That much I could grasp.

 

At least your brain was able to figure out the second part of your post.

[DesertTinker]

15 minutes ago, Shel_B said:

 

I don't think I've ever seen that done. Is it common to do that?

 

Yeah, over the years yard and garage sales have provided many super deals.  I got some great vintage Corningware that way, some pieces for as little as $3.00. You definitely got a good deal on the mixing bowls.

No clue how common it is, I know I’ve seen it done by family, possibly on (now vintage) tv cooking shows, Julia Child in the black and white days? Usually using a larger bowl, as stated before, heavier mixture, or whisking for a prolonged time.