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Are welded-handled stock pots safe?
I'm shopping for a new 16 to 20 quart induction-compatible stock pot and seem to be having a hard time finding one that has handles that are not welded. I've read in various Amazon reviews that welds ...
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cheapest blender for hot liquids [closed]
What is the cheapest "jar" (i.e. not immersion) blender that will survive daily blending of hot liquids (100 degrees celsius / 212 degrees fahrenheit)?
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What to look for in a hand mixer for occasional bread dough kneading?
My handmixer just died. I used it (with its kneading hooks) to knead bread dough once every two weeks in addition to blend and mix and beat cream.
I'm now looking for a new model, which is maybe a ...
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What should I look for when buying a pasta roller?
I'm looking to buy a pasta roller but I have no experience with them at all.
What things should I look for to make sure I get a good one?
Can they be made of different materials?
Are there left-...
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What oven should I buy, which is appropriate for baking?
Three months ago I moved to a new apartment. In my old apartment with my old oven, my baked goods turned out pretty well. However, since I moved, my baked goods vary from almost-good to throw-it-in-...
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Should I buy a mechanical chopper?
A popular example of this device is the heavily-advertised Slap Chop tool.
Is there any advantage to buying one of these? Do they tend to be as effective as advertised, and if so, what features ...
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Are there any 27" residential ovens that can accomodate a 3/4 sheet pan?
I am moving into a house that needs a new oven. We aren't going to renovate the entire kitchen; we just want to swap out the oven. The current cabinet space for the oven can hold at most a 27 inch ...
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Really good quality Cooks Knifes [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What should I look for in a good, multi-purpose chef's knife?
Hi guys
Just wondering what people consider to be the best Cooks knifes you can get?
I've been to a couple ...
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What to look for when purchasing a blender?
I currently don't have a blender after purchasing my own home and am looking to get one for making smoothies primarily, but also for pureeing for soups, etc.
I had a smoothie maker that I won as a ...
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What kind of coffee grinder is best?
I need to get a coffee grinder. What kind is best? I have heard that burr mills are better; are they worth the extra cost? Which ones last longer?
Update: I ended up getting a Hario hand grinder.
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Do I need a stand mixer to make good pizza dough? If so what should I get?
A lot of recipes I read for pizza dough call for a mixer. Is that the best way? If so, which mixer should I get? I've seen the kitchen aid and a electrolux. What else should I consider?
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Where do you buy your utensils for cooking?
I am looking for good companies for stainless steel.
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When baking, is it better to use a gas or electric oven?
I'm looking for an oven and wanted to know if there is any difference between a gas or electric oven when it comes to baking things like cakes, biscuits and scones?
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