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Anne Whateley: Feb 11, 2007; i like nice words

Subjunctive posted:

Gonna link them or what?

I got these, but if you click around there are a bunch of options with those features. The only other feature I can think of that I'd want is the little spout.

It all depends on the way you use them. Someone wants a dozen cheap plain bowls to basically use as disposable, and that's what works for them; I personally only need a few, I take care of stuff and keep it forever, and I love the silicone on the bottom. I wouldn't recommend mine to people who dgaf

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Millow: Apr 30, 2006; some say he's a rude dude with a crude 'tude

Azuth0667 posted:

Any suggestions for glass meal prep containers? I found some oxo's that look good but, I don't want round ones and I don't need the tiny 4 oz containers.

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# ? Mar 13, 2019 13:39

Hexigrammus: May 22, 2006; Cheech Wizard stories are clean, wholesome, reflective truths that go great with the marijuana munchies and a blow job.

Anne Whateley posted:

I got these, but if you click around there are a bunch of options with those features. The only other feature I can think of that I'd want is the little spout.

It all depends on the way you use them. Someone wants a dozen cheap plain bowls to basically use as disposable, and that's what works for them; I personally only need a few, I take care of stuff and keep it forever, and I love the silicone on the bottom. I wouldn't recommend mine to people who dgaf

I have a set of those from Costco. Only difference I can see is black instead of red.

Far prefer them to our plastic or glass bowls (slate floors, and I am kinda a dgaf cook). Seconding the silicone bottoms, especially for storing things in the fridge. Spouts would be nice, but my main criticism is that the snap on lids shrink over time. Otherwise the sooner our plastic bowls die and free up space in the cupboard the better.

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Sextro: Aug 23, 2014

I've never understood the silicone rings on mixing bowls, but I just realized I always hold my bowls off the counter whenever I'm mixing in them. Weird.

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Nephzinho: Jan 25, 2008

Sextro posted:

I've never understood the silicone rings on mixing bowls, but I just realized I always hold my bowls off the counter whenever I'm mixing in them. Weird.

So you don't knock them over if you mix something and set it down for a bit.

# ? Mar 13, 2019 17:27

The Slack Lagoon: Jun 17, 2008

Anyone have experience with carbon steel pans? I got a lodge one but there seems to be a lot of pore space in the metal and I'm wondering if a different brand would have a more smooth finish

Also what is the best way to season one?

# ? Mar 15, 2019 00:18

extravadanza: Oct 19, 2007

Re, mixing bowls. I got a set of Martha Stewart bowls with rubber bottoms as a gift that suck. It's hard to explain, but like the steel is so thin that the small flat bottom can flex and 'pop' when set down. This is actually strong enough to occasionally eject fluid/solids from the bowl when there is a small enough amount. Like those little toy rubber poppers, if you know what those are. So I got a couple from crate and barrel that are great, but probably a tiny bit on the expensive side, but not unreasonable.

# ? Mar 15, 2019 08:26

Submarine Sandpaper: May 27, 2007

The Slack Lagoon posted:

Anyone have experience with carbon steel pans? I got a lodge one but there seems to be a lot of pore space in the metal and I'm wondering if a different brand would have a more smooth finish

Also what is the best way to season one?

usually they're machine finished. I get some m* brand. You're probably seeing the protective coating applied at the factory.

Scrub away the coating. Season with very high heat, paper towel, oil. You'll find articles saying use oil potatoes and salt but eh.

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The Slack Lagoon: Jun 17, 2008

Submarine Sandpaper posted:

usually they're machine finished. I get some m* brand. You're probably seeing the protective coating applied at the factory.

Scrub away the coating. Season with very high heat, paper towel, oil. You'll find articles saying use oil potatoes and salt but eh.

I cleaned it for awhile, and then I actually sanded it down and there are still large pore spaces. I feel like lodge should stick to cast iron!

I did order a different pan from Amazon as well, and it appears much more smooth. Over time the lodge will fill in the holes, but that's going to take quite a while.

E: as a bit of a follow-up, the matfer pan I bought has really smooth steel on the inside, and the lodge is just... Rough. Maybe lodge doesn't machine it as smooth or it's cheaper steel, but I feel like the matfer will be way better. The lodge will probably be relegated to camping

The Slack Lagoon fucked around with this message at 03:15 on Mar 16, 2019

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Sleng Teng: May 3, 2009

Hi, is the Zoji rice cooker in the OP still the gold standard or should I be considering anything else? I'm not really interested in springing an additional $100 for induction heating but anything else below that in the micom range is fair game. Only really interested in making rice (mostly short grain and calrose white) on a regular basis. I also noticed the larger version is cheaper than the smaller one for some reason?

# ? Mar 16, 2019 16:35

Verisimilidude: Dec 20, 2006; Strike quick and hurry at him,
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Sleng Teng posted:

Hi, is the Zoji rice cooker in the OP still the gold standard or should I be considering anything else? I'm not really interested in springing an additional $100 for induction heating but anything else below that in the micom range is fair game. Only really interested in making rice (mostly short grain and calrose white) on a regular basis. I also noticed the larger version is cheaper than the smaller one for some reason?

I got this one a few months back and it's pretty incredible. Very easy to clean, and it makes perfect rice every time. Sometimes it goes on sale, and I got mine for around $150 I think.

It was well worth it. We have rice in there that my roommate made like 2 days ago and it's still hot and good. Rice often stays well enough to eat for a full week before it gets kinda dry.

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OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Don't leave rice in your rice maker for more than 24 hours

# ? Mar 16, 2019 22:05

Steve Yun: Aug 7, 2003; I'm a parasitic landlord that needs to get a job instead of stealing worker's money. Make sure to remind me when I post.; Soiled Meat

Well, it depends doesn�t it? As long as it stays over 140� F

# ? Mar 16, 2019 22:29

eke out: Feb 24, 2013

Steve Yun posted:

Well, it depends doesn�t it? As long as it stays over 140� F

and, anyways, you could theoretically get lucky and grow the tasty kind of aspergillus

# ? Mar 17, 2019 01:11

captkirk: Feb 5, 2010

Based on some reqs from this thread I replaced my decade old non-stick skillet and my missing stainless steel skillet. I picked up an all-clad stainless and then a 10" and 12" celaphon non-stick combo (on sale) from Bed, Bath, and Beyond.

I cooked with the stainless tonight and it was exciting cooking on something that is actually supposed to form fond. I'm looking forward to making breakfast tomorrow with the new non-sticks.

All hail The Thread and its mighty wisdom!

# ? Mar 17, 2019 02:56

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Steve Yun posted:

Well, it depends doesn�t it? As long as it stays over 140� F

Just make rice when you need it! it's not like you're saving money by trying to keep 20 cents of rice warm for 2+ days

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Doom Rooster: Sep 3, 2008; Pillbug

BraveUlysses posted:

Just make rice when you need it! it's not like you're saving money by trying to keep 20 cents of rice warm for 2+ days

Having rice warm and ready when I get home from work starving is great.

# ? Mar 17, 2019 04:14

captkirk: Feb 5, 2010

Doom Rooster posted:

Having rice warm and ready when I get home from work starving is great.

Don't expensive rice cookers have timers? Just rinse your rice in the morning, toss it in the cooker with water and set the timer.

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OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Doom Rooster posted:

Having rice warm and ready when I get home from work starving is great.

do you work a 48 hour shift

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Sleng Teng: May 3, 2009

Verisimilidude posted:

I got this one a few months back and it's pretty incredible. Very easy to clean, and it makes perfect rice every time. Sometimes it goes on sale, and I got mine for around $150 I think.

It was well worth it. We have rice in there that my roommate made like 2 days ago and it's still hot and good. Rice often stays well enough to eat for a full week before it gets kinda dry.

Thanks for the recommendation! The problem has solved itself though as a friend of mine learned I was looking for one and is offloading his barely used IH model at basically that price - not a bad deal I'd say. Can't wait to get on the Zoji train!

# ? Mar 17, 2019 19:20

fart simpson: Jul 2, 2005; DEATH TO AMERICA

Verisimilidude posted:

Rice often stays well enough to eat for a full week before it gets kinda dry.

yikes

# ? Mar 18, 2019 00:57

Control Volume: Dec 31, 2008

I got the Breville food processor and it owns. Its definitely not cost effective compared to what people are saying about the cuisinart but I also dont feel like I wasted money on it.

# ? Mar 19, 2019 02:49

wormil: Sep 12, 2002; Hulk will smoke you!

The Slack Lagoon posted:

Anyone have experience with carbon steel pans? I got a lodge one but there seems to be a lot of pore space in the metal and I'm wondering if a different brand would have a more smooth finish

Also what is the best way to season one?

I bought a Lodge last year and it's smooth, way smoother than their cast iron. I love it, that thing is nearly as nonstick as Teflon.

# ? Mar 24, 2019 16:54

SymmetryrtemmyS: Jul 13, 2013; I got super tired of seeing your avatar throwing those fuckin' glasses around in the astrology thread so I fixed it to a .jpg

For kitchen scales, I officially rescind my recommendation for the KD-8000. The Maestro has the same main 8kg scale, a pull-out 0.1g/200g scale, a removable display with a 10" cable, and all of the other features of the KD-8000, plus a neat feature that shows how close you are to overloading the scale, and it's only $10 more. It's also shorter!

# ? Mar 30, 2019 07:42

Empty Sandwich: Apr 22, 2008; goatse mugs

I'm looking for grilling tool recommendations... my brother is getting a new rig for his birthday, and I'd like to pick up a spatula, a fork, whatever else seems useful.

I'm probably overthinking this (ie, just go get a Coleman set at the box store), but I've gotten so much useless grilling poo poo over the years that I figured I'd check.

# ? Apr 2, 2019 15:29

Nephzinho: Jan 25, 2008

Empty Sandwich posted:

I'm looking for grilling tool recommendations... my brother is getting a new rig for his birthday, and I'd like to pick up a spatula, a fork, whatever else seems useful.

I'm probably overthinking this (ie, just go get a Coleman set at the box store), but I've gotten so much useless grilling poo poo over the years that I figured I'd check.

Fork, tongues, spatula, brush. You don't really need anything fancy and a box set is probably overkill already.

# ? Apr 2, 2019 16:36

Canuck-Errant: Oct 28, 2003; MOOD: BURNING - MUSIC: DISCO INFERNO BY THE TRAMMPS; Grimey Drawer

Maybe pass on getting a wire brush, though.

# ? Apr 2, 2019 18:18

Empty Sandwich: Apr 22, 2008; goatse mugs

Canuck-Errant posted:

Maybe pass on getting a wire brush, though.

I never used one even before the news that the bristles could perforate the gut. :cry:

# ? Apr 2, 2019 18:20

Steve Yun: Aug 7, 2003; I'm a parasitic landlord that needs to get a job instead of stealing worker's money. Make sure to remind me when I post.; Soiled Meat

There�s new ones that use spirals. I might try that

# ? Apr 2, 2019 20:31

novamute: Jul 5, 2006; o o o

I got one of these things after reading about the bristles and it works pretty well https://smile.amazon.com/Woody-Nub-Grill-Scraper-Accessory/dp/B077V76FQP

# ? Apr 2, 2019 20:49

couldcareless: Feb 8, 2009; Spheal used Swagger!

I have one of those as well. Unfortunately it doesn't work terribly well for my akorn smoker because the grills have a lot of random cross bars.
Haven't choked on any strands of metal though!

# ? Apr 2, 2019 20:53

torgeaux: Dec 31, 2004; I serve...

Nephzinho posted:

Fork, tongues, spatula, brush. You don't really need anything fancy and a box set is probably overkill already.

Yeah, get a brush, but not the wire kind...the scrunchy pad kind.

# ? Apr 2, 2019 22:48

The Creature: Nov 23, 2014

Looking for a decent multi-blade mandolin under $50. My friends need one and prefer a hand guard.

# ? Apr 3, 2019 02:59

Steve Yun: Aug 7, 2003; I'm a parasitic landlord that needs to get a job instead of stealing worker's money. Make sure to remind me when I post.; Soiled Meat

Personally I�d get a $35 benriner and a $10-15 cut proof glove

# ? Apr 3, 2019 03:14

Sextro: Aug 23, 2014

Steve Yun posted:

Personally I�d get a $35 benriner and a $10-15 cut proof glove

This man speaks powerful truths.

# ? Apr 3, 2019 03:21

VelociBacon: Dec 8, 2009

Empty Sandwich posted:

I'm looking for grilling tool recommendations... my brother is getting a new rig for his birthday, and I'd like to pick up a spatula, a fork, whatever else seems useful.

I'm probably overthinking this (ie, just go get a Coleman set at the box store), but I've gotten so much useless grilling poo poo over the years that I figured I'd check.

Fish spatula also IMO for lighter/more delicate grilled poo poo that you want to keep in one piece.

# ? Apr 3, 2019 03:22

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Steve Yun posted:

Personally I�d get a $35 benriner and a $10-15 cut proof glove

more specifically: get the w i d e one

# ? Apr 3, 2019 20:19

I. M. Gei: Jun 26, 2005; CHIEFS

BITCH

If anyone still needs a food processor, the Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY in Brushed Stainless Steel is down to $136 on Amazon.

Sadly it�s too late for me. :negative:

# ? Apr 4, 2019 14:27

Steve Yun: Aug 7, 2003; I'm a parasitic landlord that needs to get a job instead of stealing worker's money. Make sure to remind me when I post.; Soiled Meat

For the next 7 hours and 37 minutes this Vitamix 5300 is $250 with a kotaku referral

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I got a refurb for $320 so I�m already jealous of you!

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