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Dr. Gitmo Moneyson posted:Good coffee grinders for grinding spices? This is an excellent spice grinder.
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Oct 9, 2018 13:42
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So, a burr grinder for coffee is highly recommended by most aficionados I've heard from. Why not other spices? Or, alternatively, why is a burr grinder better for coffee but not other spices?
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Oct 9, 2018 14:02
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Burr grinders are uniquely great at getting a consistent size of particle. You want this for coffee so that all of the grounds extract in the same amount of time and you don't underextract half, and overextract the other. I'm not sure how fine they can actually get since you usually don't want to grind super fine. They are more expensive than blade grinders, but when you're grinding spices you typically want them ground as finely as possible, so just blitzing them in a blade grinder is great.
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Oct 9, 2018 14:05
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The Midniter posted:This is an excellent spice grinder. How finely does this one grind? I�d like something that can grind really fine. Flash Gordon Ramsay posted:The Cuisinart spice grinder is good at grinding spices. You mean this one? https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-SG...t+spice+grinder The reviews seem a little shaky. I. M. Gei fucked around with this message at 21:03 on Oct 9, 2018 |
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Oct 9, 2018 20:44
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Dr. Gitmo Moneyson posted:How finely does this one grind? I�d like something that can grind really fine. That's the one. Been happy with mine, but I've only owned one.
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Oct 9, 2018 21:05
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Flash Gordon Ramsay posted:The Cuisinart spice grinder is good at grinding spices. The Midniter posted:This [Krups grinder] is an excellent spice grinder. I googled some reviews and Serious Eats recommends both of these. I think I might go for the Cuisinart one unless there�s some reason I should absolutely consider a fixed-cup model. Thanks for the recs! EDIT: Well, maybe not. Business Insider likes this Secura grinder a little bit more than those two, apparently because it performs better and has a chop setting. I. M. Gei fucked around with this message at 23:13 on Oct 9, 2018 |
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Oct 9, 2018 22:41
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I also need a good cheap stock pot. One of those deals that has an inside pot with holes in it to make stock with. Needs to be at least 8 quarts and preferably at least 10, although Amazon doesn�t show too many options above 10 quarts.
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Oct 9, 2018 23:40
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Dr. Gitmo Moneyson posted:I googled some reviews and Serious Eats recommends both of these. I think I might go for the Cuisinart one unless there�s some reason I should absolutely consider a fixed-cup model. I'd go with the cooking site review where they use these all the time across many different cooks and for long periods of time over business insider where someone freelance wrote a review article for a couple of bucks. The Krups and Cuisinart grinders have consistently been recommended by CI for maybe a decade, if not more and Kenji was CIs editor for years.
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Oct 10, 2018 13:17
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Dr. Gitmo Moneyson posted:I also need a good cheap stock pot. One of those deals that has an inside pot with holes in it to make stock with. Needs to be at least 8 quarts and preferably at least 10, although Amazon doesn�t show too many options above 10 quarts.
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Oct 11, 2018 02:53
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Scythe posted:Since you have a Japanese knife anyway, I thought I’d mention that I got a hinoki cutting board and surprisingly love it. Still wood, but super light and very forgiving on your knives. It works sort of the opposite of other wood boards: you don’t oil it, you wet it thoroughly before each use and let it dry standing up before putting it away. Also, they’re cheap (and end grain doesn’t seem to be a Thing). I ended up ordering one today. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Oct 13, 2018 07:53
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Is this where we ask about stand mixers? I'm sure it's been done to death here, but I may be the first person to ask about the Kenwood mixers, specifically the KMM021... It's priced slightly higher than a Kitchenaid Artisan here in Canada, and about $100 less than the Kitchenaid Pro 600 while appearing to be more powerful and smaller (it's going to live on the counter and it'd be nice not to have it take up a ton of room). It also has enough attachments available that we might use so that's not a big deal. We just destroyed a gifted Black & Decker food processor (finally) making a pumpkin loaf, so it's time to get some more power. My wife is getting into baking so for now her requirements are fairly light, but she really wants to bake more breads. So, does anyone have any experience with Kenwood mixers? I read lots of reviews on them by people who are buying it only to replace their 35 year old Kenwood, or their mom still has one from the 70s that works fine. The dark horse here is the Bosch Universal which is like $100 more than the Kenwood and appears to kick rear end, but looks like a goddamned 1970s spaceship. I appreciate the whole function over form attitude though, but the look is not exactly wife-approved. VERTiG0 fucked around with this message at 16:07 on Oct 13, 2018 |
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Oct 13, 2018 16:01
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what do you do with them? If bread don't cheap out.
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Oct 13, 2018 16:13
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VERTiG0 posted:Is this where we ask about stand mixers? I'm sure it's been done to death here, but I may be the first person to ask about the Kenwood mixers, specifically the KMM021... It's priced slightly higher than a Kitchenaid Artisan here in Canada, and about $100 less than the Kitchenaid Pro 600 while appearing to be more powerful and smaller (it's going to live on the counter and it'd be nice not to have it take up a ton of room). It also has enough attachments available that we might use so that's not a big deal. Ankarsrum. If you want a stand mixer for baking bread, Ankarsrum. It's the original stand mixer brand, has so much torque it can press oils from seeds, and it's ridiculously good at kneading bread. Amazing build quality too, and easier to use than a kitchenaid or other orbital. Less messy than a Bosch. I have one.
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Oct 13, 2018 17:12
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VERTiG0 posted:Is this where we ask about stand mixers? I'm sure it's been done to death here, but I may be the first person to ask about the Kenwood mixers, specifically the KMM021... It's priced slightly higher than a Kitchenaid Artisan here in Canada, and about $100 less than the Kitchenaid Pro 600 while appearing to be more powerful and smaller (it's going to live on the counter and it'd be nice not to have it take up a ton of room). It also has enough attachments available that we might use so that's not a big deal. Look at the Bosch compact. I switched to it from the Bosch Universal and haven't ever regretted it. It's like half the price of the Artisan, much smaller when folded up, and more powerful. Only downside is the meat grinder attachment has been discontinued, if that's important. You can easily buy the machine as well as parts and stuff in Canada too, which is sometimes a worry with weird brands. http://healthykitchens.com/aos_online_store.html?details=24617&pcount=24617&ca_id=1083
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Oct 15, 2018 08:43
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I have the Bosch and I love it.
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Oct 15, 2018 22:17
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Any recs for pizza peels? Like 14-16 inches the amazon choice one looks sorta janky (the aluminum looks like it would easily bend) Hoping to spend less than fifty but could do more.
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Oct 17, 2018 16:14
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Jay Carney posted:Any recs for pizza peels? Like 14-16 inches the amazon choice one looks sorta janky (the aluminum looks like it would easily bend) Hoping to spend less than fifty but could do more. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009LPDNPO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It works for 14" pies. Did you want metal or wood?
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Oct 17, 2018 16:45
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probably metal, every time I've used a wood one it is a bit too thick bc i suck at pizza
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Oct 17, 2018 16:54
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Jay Carney posted:probably metal, every time I've used a wood one it is a bit too thick bc i suck at pizza The Amazon's choice one looks pretty similar to the one I have and it works fine-my handle is slightly longer but that just makes it a pain in the rear end to store. I only use the metal one for removing the pizza or turning it though-I always use the wooden one for launching because it slides a lot easier. I used to use just a metal one for everything and if you can keep the bottom dry and move it quick enough, it should be fine, but I prefer the wood much more now for launching.
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Oct 17, 2018 17:36
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The aluminum Amazon choice peel is NOT going to bend. I have one, thing is solid as hell. Wanting wood for slidability is certainly a valid concern though.
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Oct 17, 2018 17:48
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IMO if you're only gonna get one peel, I recommend a wooden one for the same launching reasons. Removing a pizza from the oven can be done easily with tongs and a cutting board or tray, but there's not really an easy substitute for launching a raw pizza into the oven and wooden ones slide easier when floured up.
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Oct 17, 2018 17:54
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The amount of flour you have to use to be able to launch from a metal peel is a hard no for me. I tried 3 different ones and they all gave me nothing but trouble. I use a really wet dough though, so a dry one might be less of a pain. For launching in the inside oven, I use and love: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BXYKNLC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1 For the big outside oven, I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037XH3JI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The thicker wood is a problem if you are opening and building directly on a counter, and have to pull the pie up and onto the peel. If you can either build on a big cutting board and slide down onto the peel, or if you have a helper who can hold the peel at the edge of the counter, you're golden.
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Oct 17, 2018 17:54
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Thanks for the input everyone, I bought that amazons choice one and may end up buying a wooden one as well, I'll see how launching goes. I don't even know why I make my own pizza I live in new york there are like six places I can walk to that will make a better pie than me. Tho my gf loves "pizza night" with friends (aka I make a bunch of pizzas while people drink) so hoping the peel results in fewer burns.
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Oct 17, 2018 19:51
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super peel really is handy for the handoff
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Oct 17, 2018 21:02
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What’s the go-to vitamix model these days? I have a Costco membership, do they still sell refurbished machines?
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Oct 26, 2018 03:48
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IMO get the cheapest model that has a speed dial instead of just on/off/high. I don't think costco sells refurbs but you can usually get them direct from vitamix. That's what I did.
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Oct 26, 2018 05:14
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Once in a while Costco has new Vitamixes on sale that put them in slapping distance of a refurb’s price. Get the cheapest old style one.
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Oct 26, 2018 05:23
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Steve Yun posted:Once in a while Costco has new Vitamixes on sale that put them in slapping distance of a refurb’s price. Clark Nova posted:IMO get the cheapest model that has a speed dial instead of just on/off/high. I don't think costco sells refurbs but you can usually get them direct from vitamix. That's what I did. What I’m hearing is I should just buy this one before the sale ends: https://www.vitamix.com/us/en_us/Sh...ished%20vitamix
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Oct 26, 2018 15:26
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$250 is nuts. I thought I got a steal at $280. I think Costco’s lowest for new was $330
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Oct 26, 2018 18:36
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Lawnie posted:What I’m hearing is I should just buy this one before the sale ends: https://www.vitamix.com/us/en_us/Sh...ished%20vitamix Amazon had a deal of the day, I got $100 off this for $189 total earlier this year: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CX95VRT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 If you're really price sensitive, might be worth monitoring and setting alerts.
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Oct 26, 2018 19:02
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baquerd posted:Amazon had a deal of the day, I got $100 off this for $189 total earlier this year: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CX95VRT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I’m not super price-sensitive, but if I can reasonably expect to get something of a similar quality to what I posted for $200 on Black Friday, I would be pretty happy. That said, I’m not sure that’s going to be the case, and the one currently for sale is at a price I could stomach. I’ll probably go for it now if I can get buy-in from my girlfriend on it.
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Oct 26, 2018 19:24
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I'm really tempted to pick that up for $250 - I have a Blendtec now, but it makes the most awful grinding noise when you use it and is just loud as hell. I've been through two jars and nothing helps. It'd be nice to have a dial, too, instead of the buttons. emotive fucked around with this message at 19:39 on Oct 26, 2018 |
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Oct 26, 2018 19:29
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emotive posted:I'm really tempted to pick that up for $250 - I have a Blendtec now, but it makes the most awful grinding noise when you use it and is just loud as hell. I've been through two jars and nothing helps. That's the blendtec normal sound if you weren't sure. Mine does that too.
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Oct 26, 2018 22:33
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VelociBacon posted:That's the blendtec normal sound if you weren't sure. Mine does that too. Good to know. I've tried everything to get it to stop, but it turns me off from even using it. That said, I just ordered that $250 Vitamix, so if anyone wants to buy a barely used Blendtec...
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Oct 26, 2018 22:55
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emotive posted:Good to know. I've tried everything to get it to stop, but it turns me off from even using it. I also pulled the trigger on the $250 one. If anyone wants to buy a slightly used Ninja blender, my dm’s are open.
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Oct 26, 2018 23:11
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Kreez posted:Look at the Bosch compact. I switched to it from the Bosch Universal and haven't ever regretted it. It's like half the price of the Artisan, much smaller when folded up, and more powerful. Only downside is the meat grinder attachment has been discontinued, if that's important. How well does the compact model handle bread dough or pizza dough? Other mixers right in that price range appear to be tearing themselves apart and struggling to do bread doughs. Also that Nutrimill Artiste mixer looks pretty impressive for the money too. Apparently all of the Bosch Universal attachments work with it. VERTiG0 fucked around with this message at 15:31 on Oct 27, 2018 |
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Oct 27, 2018 13:52
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What’s a good food processor for both chopping food and making dough?
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Oct 27, 2018 22:00
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emotive posted:I'm really tempted to pick that up for $250 - I have a Blendtec now, but it makes the most awful grinding noise when you use it and is just loud as hell. I've been through two jars and nothing helps. I love my vitamix but it is definitely not the solution to your "loud as hell" problems
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Oct 27, 2018 22:42
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The first time I turned my Vitamix up past half strength, I was filled with the same panic you get from a car accident. Vitamix makes a professional quiet model with a giant acrylic noise shield but it’s like $1000
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Oct 28, 2018 13:12
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Steve Yun posted:The first time I turned my Vitamix up past half strength, I was filled with the same panic you get from a car accident. Why would professionals pay more for a quieter model though?
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