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- Apoc - 01-05-2009
WRXtranceformed Wrote:What is Evoo
extra virgin olive oil.... but fwiw, i don't think you need the spend the dough of ev for a marinade
- .paul - 01-05-2009
evoo = extra virgin olive oil
- WRXtranceformed - 01-05-2009
Ohh. Yeah I'd like to try my own marinade but it just adds to the cost and mess of the meal for daily eating. Maybe for a special dinner or something I'll fire that up!
- Evan - 01-05-2009
I heart flank steak. I need to figure out how to make london broil.
- CaptainHenreh - 01-05-2009
G.Irish Wrote:Maengelito Wrote:I got Jenn a couple of Kyocera ceramic knives for xmas. Those things cut like a hot knife through butter. I weighed the pros and cons of ceramic knives and pulled the trigger. She seems to like them a lot so hopefully they'll stay sharp as long as advertised and won't break if they should be accidentally dropped.I brought my dad back a ceramic knife from Japan and he cut himself pretty good just taking it out of the package. MONDO sharp!
One of these days I'll come up with an excuse to buy one or two for myself.
I just bought a ceramic folder from Flint Knives. Very reasonably priced, I'll let you guys know how it is.
- Apoc - 01-05-2009
WRXtranceformed Wrote:Ohh. Yeah I'd like to try my own marinade but it just adds to the cost and mess of the meal for daily eating. Maybe for a special dinner or something I'll fire that up!
Doing your own is cheaper.
- .RJ - 01-05-2009
WRXtranceformed Wrote:Ohh. Yeah I'd like to try my own marinade but it just adds to the cost and mess of the meal for daily eating. Maybe for a special dinner or something I'll fire that up!
It only takes a few minutes to whip up marinades and dressings and its not much more $$.
- WRXtranceformed - 01-05-2009
Not when your roommate bought the marinade
- ScottyB - 01-05-2009
anybody have plans for a Big Green Egg grill? there's a display of them at the local ACE hardware and i find myself drooling over them all the time. they have a cooking festival at their factory not far from me and i really want to go this fall.
they have a hefty price tag though. but can you put a price on quality leisure?
- Apoc - 01-05-2009
I know some cooks that have them and love them... but I just got a regular Weber charcoal to augment my gas grill. I really couldn't justify the price tag.
- Mike - 01-05-2009
Evan Wrote:best knives in the biz.
:roll: the best knives in the biz are the knives that fit and work for the person who is using them. when i was shopping, i really wanted to like them, but they didn't fit my hand properly.
- .paul - 01-05-2009
Mike Wrote:Evan Wrote:best knives in the biz.
:roll: the best knives in the biz are the knives that fit and work for the person who is using them. when i was shopping, i really wanted to like them, but they didn't fit my hand properly.
tr00f.
that is why i didnt like the henkles or wusthofs
- ViPER1313 - 01-05-2009
A knife isn't a knife?
- Mike - 01-05-2009
ViPER1313 Wrote:A knife isn't a knife?
is a ferrari very different from a taurus?
- ViPER1313 - 01-05-2009
Mike Wrote:ViPER1313 Wrote:A knife isn't a knife?
is a ferrari very different from a taurus?
I'll admit, I'm ignorant to this. What does buying a baller knife set get you over a generic set and a grinding stone/sharpener?
- WRXtranceformed - 01-05-2009
I had a knife set that was pimp until I put them all through the dishwasher... FAIL!
I'm such a single dude.
- Apoc - 01-05-2009
ViPER1313 Wrote:I'll admit, I'm ignorant to this. What does buying a baller knife set get you over a generic set and a grinding stone/sharpener?
Quality of steel determines how sharp an edge a knife can hold. Crappy knives not only dull uberfast, their edges can't even be sharpened to something worthwhile because they chip/crack at a microscopic level.
- .paul - 01-05-2009
The handling of a knife is huge too. The grip/handle, and weight play a huge factor.
- Evan - 01-05-2009
Mike Wrote:hah, didnt think Id offend anybody, I guess I should have said IMO! (and in a lot of other peoples opinions too, like Alton Brown!Evan Wrote:best knives in the biz.
:roll: the best knives in the biz are the knives that fit and work for the person who is using them. when i was shopping, i really wanted to like them, but they didn't fit my hand properly.
)But yes you are right.
The Shuns are a different feel from the German blades. Much lighter and nimbler. Like comparing a Katana to a Broadsword.
I actually have a big set of forged Chicago Cutlery that I got to fill in the gaps since the Shun set is only 6 knives. They arent as sharp or as well balanced as the Shuns but I REALLY like the feel of them and for the price they are a steal.
- HAULN-SS - 01-05-2009
I have a set of those Chicago Cutlery knives as well, and you're right for the money..i'm not entirely convinced they'll stay as sharp as some, but then again, i abuse them a lot too.