620953 Mon May 18 21:49:37 -0700 2009 7 41 Cookware 0 4696159 I was recently watching Good Eats and saw the episode about kabobs. I was wondering where i would be able to get the skewers he uses. They're stainless steel and, most importantly, flat so the food doesn't roll around. Help. Mon May 18 21:49:37 -0700 2009 242384 sasserwazr 1 4696438 Here's some: http://www.amazon.com/Steven-Raichlen-Best-Barbecue-SR8025/dp/B0007ZGULG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1242734003&sr=8-1 They also come in a 5/8" size. I have the wider ones - and I bought them at TJ Maxx for $3.99 a box. If you live near any of these kinds of discount stores, I would look for them there first. Tue May 19 04:55:23 -0700 2009 4696159 63569 flourgirl 1 4696444 Target had some at one time, Williams Sonama for 10x the price, same thing. Honestly I prefer wood. I soak for just 5 or so minutes, not long but always use two. It is easy and works great. Better than the flat metal ones. I have them and they were a gift a few years ago and I love them. But I really prefer using cheap wooden ones. They come in usually 3 sizes. I love the small ones for appetizers, Medium veggies or just a few bites and the big ones for a main dish. Other than a couple of parties, I haven't used the metal ones in a long time. Sometimes after I soak the skewers before I put the items on I rub them with garlic or herbs. I noticed a difference, my friend said no but another said yes. Well, regardless it literally took 1 minutes to rub 10 skewers with a basil leaf or garlic clove so not a big deal. One more tip. Soak rather than in water I have soaked in OJ and lime juice, and living in FL, fruit juice is always around. It doesn't flare up and adds a little flavor to the skewer not much, but why not if you have it. I used apple juice in a large baggies for a few skewers once. They I skewered chicken, apples, chippolini onions and crimini mushrooms for a great fall skewer. Used two per, nothng flipped or flopped and the apple skewers gave just a bit of flavor. But it is NOT necessary, water is just fine. There is nothing wrong with the metal ones. I just prefer the wood. No clean up, just toss, varying sizes and they don't get hot like the metal ones. They are great are a grill pan, oven, broiler, or grill. And the trick is two. Food will never twirl around. Works every time. Tue May 19 05:04:49 -0700 2009 4696159 232829 kchurchill5 2 4699034 I prefer steel for small parties of no more than 6 people. Otherwise bamboo is the only choice. As kchurchill says, double them up so the food doesn't twirl. You can even sharpen some cheap chopsticks in a pinch, though they are kinda short. Yes, there's no cleanup for wood, but there's no need to pre-soak steel skewers, and you never run out, as I did when I had to use chopsticks. Tue May 19 19:16:03 -0700 2009 4696444 53530 Zeldog 3 4700171 For a nice party I usually my good ones, they just look better. But after my friend burned herself, I decided to stick with the bamboo more often. I would of thought she would know that metal on a hot grill will get HOT. I have no idea what she was thinking. But often have kids come to so the wood is safer. I saw somewhere some cool ceramic skewers and they hold heat for cooking but cool very quickly for easy handling. And the 1 handle end was made of something that supposedly didn't get hot. I wish I knew where I saw them. Pretty cool. Wed May 20 07:58:29 -0700 2009 4699034 232829 kchurchill5 1 4705012 I just bought some last weekend. I originally went to Barbeques Galore but they were out of them. I was looking for the Steven Raichlen 7/8" flat steel skewers. $19.00 for 2 on his website. But I was in an Armenian neighborhood and went next door to the Armenian deli and bought 4 super heavy gauge steel 7/8" skewers for $2.99 each. At Barbeques Galore I bought V-shaped skewers for shrimp to keep them from rolling around as well. Thu May 21 17:15:30 -0700 2009 4696159 13794 SilverlakeGirl 1 4886259 found them at sur la table. Fri Jul 24 00:15:54 -0700 2009 4696159 242384 sasserwazr 1 4895549 a lot of people are cleaning out their summer stocks.. I'm starting to see them at TJMaxx and Marshalls a good bit as well. Mon Jul 27 18:00:46 -0700 2009 4696159 1090351 grnidkjun