359106 Thu Jan 11 01:06:58 -0800 2007 28 41 Cookware 0 2175546 As I was getting veggies ready for a salad tonight, I realized I could really benefit from more than one peeler. I use it, throw it in the dishwasher, then have to take it out two days later to use it for something else. What have you found beneficial to have multiples of in your kitchen? For me: Salt (different types: iodized, kosher, fleur de sel) Pepper (whole peppercorns, rough ground, finely ground) Measuring cups and spoons Large stock pots Strainers Somehow we ended up with three blenders...I still haven't figured out how they all come in handy. Thu Jan 11 01:06:58 -0800 2007 17481 QueenB 1 2175553 Storage containers Types of oil Types of sugar Thu Jan 11 01:09:35 -0800 2007 2175546 65826 Howard V 1 2175562 Wooden spoons Cookie sheets 1/2 sheet pans 9" stainless frying pans Thu Jan 11 01:14:13 -0800 2007 2175546 22627 MaspethMaven 1 2175618 2 qt saucepan (I need 2) muffin pans (need 2) 1/2 sheet pans (need 2) little custard cups (need 10) 3 qt mixing bowl (I need 3) various sugars (granulated, dark brown, confectioners) various chocolates (usually various types of choco chips) various rices (they have different tastes and purposes) various flours Thu Jan 11 01:34:06 -0800 2007 2175546 10246 choctastic 1 2175652 whisks spatulas measuring spoons measuring cups cutting boards knives Cuisinart bowls peelers graters strainers wooden spoons stock pots coffee makers (reg & decaf) mortar & pestle (3) Thu Jan 11 01:43:17 -0800 2007 2175546 13003 whs 1 2175715 If you do many parties, especially buffet style, it's good to have several identical serving pieces, e.g. oval casseroles. It just looks so much better to have similar ones than a typical hodgepodge out there on the table. The main item in the kitchen per se that I find useful to have several identical of is ss bowls, and even small glass or ss bowls for your mis en place. Also plastic storage containers. Also spatulas and spoonulas--I have switched from wooden spoons to these exclusively. Thu Jan 11 02:03:51 -0800 2007 2175546 10668 johnb 1 2175878 1/2 sheet pans (6) Bamboo/wooden spatulas (8) Pepper mills (4) Thu Jan 11 02:58:30 -0800 2007 2175546 10784 Scrapironchef 1 2175901 1/2 sheet pans, silicon spatulas, wooden spoons, cutting boards, mixing bowls of various styles. If we're talking about food items let's not. If I buy another type of vinegar I think my husband will divorce me. And I currently own at least 7 different types of salt. I'm a pantry pack rat. Thu Jan 11 03:05:57 -0800 2007 2175546 10669 Amuse Bouches 1 2175921 coffee grinders. for coffee and for various spices Thu Jan 11 03:16:14 -0800 2007 2175546 61669 Quine 1 2176023 stainless steel bowls. lots of them. Thu Jan 11 03:48:36 -0800 2007 2175546 16537 andreas 1 2176037 Guest Chefs!!!!!!!!!! Thu Jan 11 03:53:08 -0800 2007 2175546 60919 Magnapro 1 2176104 Cast iron skillets Thu Jan 11 04:15:07 -0800 2007 2175546 32586 revsharkie 1 2176151 In addition to above listed: colanders s&p mills/shakers strainers graters tongs thermometers pot holders shears corkscrews tons others, cabinets and drawers are bulging Thu Jan 11 04:31:23 -0800 2007 2175546 10877 Sarah 1 2176208 Spatulas paring knives, Forschner, I buy them by the 1/2 doz. wooden spoons 2qt sauce pans 10" skillets sheet pans 8-9-10" round cake pans cooling racks mixing bowls whisks mise en place bowls Thu Jan 11 04:56:54 -0800 2007 2175546 22220 Kelli2006 1 2176251 Say if you only had $500.00 to buy all your gear what would you buy? I've think thats lots of fun. You can always buy more gear but eventually space runs out and you need a bigger kitchen. Guilty Thu Jan 11 05:21:08 -0800 2007 2175546 60919 Magnapro 1 2176279 Several of my top ones are; 10- Half Size sheets 5- Full Size (3 metal/2 fiberglass). However, confessions are that about half are devoted to the kitchen and the rest are for other household duties. Crafts, laundry, office, etc... 6- Three Quart sauce pans 5- Seven Inch coated Fry/egg/omelet skillets 3- Eight inch coated Fry/egg/omelet skillets 3- Fourteen inch coated Texas Fry/egg/omelet skillets 24- Mystery spoons. Not quite a double size table spoon. Many mixed up descriptions. Although there are references to them being a serving spoon, I probably would come unglued at the seams if I would find them being used to serve MP (mashed potatoes). Bad enough as a kid when mom used to pull the large serving spoons out of the MP and slip in an ice tea spoon. MAH! +++++ Thu Jan 11 05:34:36 -0800 2007 2175546 60276 RShea78 1 2177180 half sheet pans measuring spoons/cups serving platters/bowls stainless steel/glass bowls 2 bowls for my stand mixer whisks spatulas cake/tart pans variety of oils/sugar/flour/chocolate/vanilla/salt etc. Thu Jan 11 15:53:10 -0800 2007 2175546 63569 flourgirl 1 2177333 beaters for the electric mixer (4 pairs) Thu Jan 11 16:29:09 -0800 2007 2175546 39701 browniebaker 1 2177354 Cookie sheets pizza pans metal scrapers Pizza peels bread pans, metal and glass glass measuring cups flour sifters pastry brushes digital timers coffee grinders (Three) - one for spices, one for pepper, one for coffee Thu Jan 11 16:32:25 -0800 2007 2175546 10885 OneJayneDoe 1 2178287 I have four wonderful squared-off plate-bowls that are standardized pieces made by a potter who lives about three hours south of DC. They're excellent for a big serving of pasta (esp. with a thin or generous portion of sauce) or soup or stew, but are also excellent to use as serving dishes for sides. And the right size to wrap up leftover pieces of roast to put in the fridge. Or to bake a casserole-for-two. I'll probably get another two and then call it quits buying them. I also have three sets of china -- one casual blue, one fancy red, and one set of Imari with reds & blues that blends the two other sets together if I have to feed more than 8 people at a meal. Thu Jan 11 19:35:31 -0800 2007 2175546 50613 weezycom 2 2187395 That blended china is a great idea. Sun Jan 14 12:41:04 -0800 2007 2178287 10668 johnb 1 2178431 Good Grip tongs Thu Jan 11 20:06:56 -0800 2007 2175546 14516 HWiley 2 2179373 That reminds me...I have to buy another set or two. I'm in love with them. Thu Jan 11 23:26:34 -0800 2007 2178431 17481 QueenB 1 2178531 Micro-plane grater- 3 different sizes 1/2 sheet pans-4 cooling racks-4 garlic presses- 2 spring loaded tongs- 4 sets vegetable peelers- 3 measuring cups and spoons- 3 each 8'chef's knives- 3 (seems to be the only big knife I use) 3-4" parers 4- (only "small" knife I use) various small bowls for mis-enplace - maybe 15 Flour sack towels- 12ish 11-12 skillets 2 each non-stick and stainless "tasting" spoons 2 doz. I keep them next to the stove to taste and add ingredients etc.(keeps me from getting in trouble when there are no "good" spoons left for the table.) Thu Jan 11 20:26:22 -0800 2007 2175546 27024 birddogfoodie 1 2179449 4 jelly roll pans (used as cookie sheets) measuring cups (ss and glass) & spoons--two sets of stainless steel + odd sizes & a full set of glass + 3 extras whisks spatulas, spoonulas (never enough), scrapers paring knives serving spoons small sauce pans pottery and glass mixing bowls custard cups--never enough--I like vintage Pyrex & Fry cooling racks for Christmas cookies I had multiple bowls for my old KitchenAid, it's a good thing cutting boards (5) [I'm not admitting how many sets of dinnerware I have] Thu Jan 11 23:44:03 -0800 2007 2175546 19108 foiegras 1 2180440 -silpats -paring knives -chefs knives (DH & I both prep) -2nd small KitchenAid bowl -cutting boards (3 - 2 bamboo and 1 plastic)\ -little bowls (?10) for mis-en-place -cooling racks -bread pans -2 medium sauce pans -cookie sheets (2) - jelly roll pans (3)\ -silicone spatula/spoonulas (3) -wooden spoons (3) -spoon measuring set (3!) -pyrex 2c. measuring cups (2) I'm sure there are more duplicates, but these are used often! Fri Jan 12 05:28:43 -0800 2007 2175546 17956 jcanncuk 1 2181467 definitely salts and peppers! I can never have enough measuring spoons, cups, or pyrex bowls chefs knives cutting boards--I have about 10, most of which are those flexible thin ones, and I seem to go through them constantly! heat-proof silicone spatulas NEVER have enough parchment! SS spatulas half-sheet pans (I have like 8 now of various vintage) wooden spoons Finally, I really feel like I need TWO dishwashers. LOL Fri Jan 12 16:19:27 -0800 2007 2175546 39328 IndyGirl 1 2186038 measuring spoons-6 sets, some are odd sizes dry measuring cups 3 sets liquid measuring cups 3 1Cup, 1 2Cup, 2 4Cup veg. peelers 5 wooden cooking forks 5 various spatulas and rubber scrapers assorted tart tins in different sizes and depths 4 rolling pins each different 3 1/2 sheet pans 2 1/4 sheet pans 4 cheesecake pans various sizes This list could go on and on and then I would have to admit i have too much stuff so I am stopping Sat Jan 13 22:21:46 -0800 2007 2175546 10285 Candy 1 2186104 plastic flex cutting boards grinders - I have one for spices, one for coffee, and a mortar and pestle, and I still wish I had at least one more grinder and another mortar and pestle or two. Sat Jan 13 22:51:24 -0800 2007 2175546 66685 AnnaEA