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Is there some sort of kitchen utensil/device like a cylinder with a strainer?
I just had to strain a lot of thick liquid and had to place a container on the table and then a metal strainer on the container's "neck" or "entrance". Then I had to pour the ...
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Which utensil or device can be used to make spirals or conveyor screws with vegetables?
I don't know if there exist some tool or utensil to make these spirals or screws.
I mean the shape which I am intending to replicate follows the idea seen in the figure from below:
Another example of ...
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What is this hinged tool with a box full of wicked grooves and teeth?
Recently, while cleaning out my mother's kitchen, we came across this tool:
When closed, it is about 8 inches long (the box at the end is maybe 2 inches by 2 inches by an inch or so). The two sides ...
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What is this oddly shaped hinged device with indentations?
What is this device? It's about 8cm long when closed, and has little indentations on the top piece and raised lines on the bottom. Possibly it could be used to crush garlic etc.?
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How to distinguish between silicone and nylon spatula and judge their quality
I bought a few silicon spatulas from Amazon{The ones I bought}.These are most probably from China, and since those are not from very well known brands, I can't just blindly trust what it says on the ...
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What is this "spatula fork" utensil's actual name?
We used to have this exact fork-like spatula but it recently broke. We are looking to buy a replacement but we don't know what it's called so it is difficult to look up to even know where to buy it.
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Cabinets at the top of the wall, what goes there? [closed]
I recently got a new house and (unlike my current house) the kitchen has cabinets going all the way to the ceiling. These cabinets are unreachable without a ladder and each one has windows so you can ...
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What method can be used to peel an Avocado without damaging it? [duplicate]
This is a problem I really have each time I want to peel them. Over the years I used forks, spoons and knifes but always the Avocado gets damaged as it is mushy, pulpy when I peel it and gets a mess. ...
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What alternatives do exists for properly squeezing lemons?
This happened to me often when I go to some restaurants or be on a visit to somebody place. It just happen that I want to add some lemon to my soup or use it as an addition to my meals but they do not ...
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Does anybody know what company made this spatula?
I received the following spatula and I want to buy another one, but I can't find it. Does anyone recognize the company?
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Is it safe to use flax thread for cooking?
I was not able to get hold of hemp thread and so I bought flax (100%) thread instead. It smells a bit funny, but is it safe to use for cooking? I plan to use it for a bouquet.
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What is this "spatula" called, and what is it for?
I have this "spatula". The split in it perplexes me. It was inherited from a roommate who left it behind after moving out. It has a partner, that is a bigger spatula/flipper, with a hole in the middle....
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What are the pros and cons of various woods used in wooden utensils?
Looking up wooden utensils on amazon, I've found bamboo, maple, olive wood and birch wood spoons/kitchen utensils.
Is there any clear benefit to one wood over another for cooking utensils? Is one ...
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Why does my knife leave grey streaks in the butter?
Sometimes my flatware leaves grey streaks in butter. I've only seen this with knives in cold butter. They claim to be stainless steel which I would think wouldn't do this. If I recall they were the ...
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Utensil to thaw meat
A very long time ago, I was at a friend's house where her father took out this piece of ribbed metal from the cupboard.
It was a dark piece of metal about the size of an adult hand. It had grooves on ...
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Very unusual kitchen tools
I found this very interesting post. I can guess what some of them must be but have no idea about the others. Can someone please help identify these:
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What spike is this? Identifying some utensils
I moved into a new home and found these spikes left behind in different drawers in the kitchen. I assume they are for cooking, but they are not items that I have come across in my limited culinary ...
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What is the best utensil kit for the cost? [closed]
Ideally I would like a set to build a kitchen around. Knives and the most vital and commonly used utensils. The best kit relative to it's price, and not leaving out important things like varied ...
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How to choose good quality Chinese slicer knives?
Chinese slicer knives look like cleavers, but are very thin and meant to chop foods that are reasonably soft, e.g. not bone.
I've heard that Chan Chi Kee (CCK) is the best, but it's very difficult to ...
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What can I do about scratched pots?
I have a pot that is really nice, and I was silly enough to use a metallic spatula. It is not Teflon but looked ceramic, and it has scratches now. Can any repair be done?
Edit: I am including an ...
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Is it wise to use vinegar to handle rust for cooking utensils?
Sometime, the cooking utensils can be damaged by minerals in the food and cause some rust. Would it be wise to use vinegar to remove rust for cooking utensils or are there are better methods?
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What is this teapot and where can I buy it?
I recently watched this video and instantly fell in love with the shown teapot. As you can see, the strainer is movable and integrated in the handle very cleverly.
I tried searching for it with the ...
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What is this grilling utensil with two wire mesh panels?
I want to buy this cooking utensil but have no idea what it is called and where i can buy one from. I think it is mainly used on barbeques. Ive tried googling and had no luck. I'll try describing it ...
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What is the proper way to dispose of a kitchen knife?
How do you throw away a kitchen knife (or for that matter, any knife)? It seems extremely dangerous to just throw it in the dumpster, even if it's wrapped up real well.
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