647801 Wed Aug 26 18:33:51 -0700 2009 15 41 Cookware 0 4981161 hi everyone- I need a new can opener (glamorous, I know) and chose a safety opener from kuhn rikon. I'd also like an egg slicer mostly to use on mushrooms and chose one of those as well... so now i figure i should take advantage of the amazon buy 3 get one free promo... any suggestions? would prefer that it be in the same price range so it's sort of worth it... i'm leaning toward an all clad pasta ladle? anything else? I don't have tons of space for uni-taskers but do love kitchen gadgets.... thanks! Wed Aug 26 18:33:51 -0700 2009 233247 qwerty78 1 4981232 I got some nice plastic measuring cups and spoons from Amazon a couple of years ago, after reading the Cook's Illustrated equipment review on the subject. (The ones I got were not one of the brands CI had recommended, but did have good customer reviews on Amazon.) Lately I've been eyeing a (CI-recommended) Trudeau gravy/fat separator and either the (CI-recommended) Cusipro measuring cup or the OXO Good Grips measuring cup (I've got the Oxo 2-cup, but need to replace my cheap 1-cup liquid measuring cup). If you have a subscription to the Cook's Illustrated website (the 2-week trial is free, and subscribers to their print edition get a discount on the website subscription), just browse their equipment reviews for stuff that looks useful where the recommended models are relatively cheap, and then look for those particular items on Amazon. Wed Aug 26 19:02:22 -0700 2009 4981161 1104795 CatherineMcClarey 2 5059561 Which brand of measuring spoons and cups does CI recommend then? They also recommended cookie sheets and baking pans, but I lost all that info. Can you help? Sat Sep 26 04:53:02 -0700 2009 4981232 79652 itryalot 1 4981323 I've been meaning to get a silicone mixing bow or measuring cup, for the convenience of being able to neatly pour pancake and muffin batter, and homemade salad dressings into narrow-mouthed jars. Wed Aug 26 19:44:22 -0700 2009 4981161 159317 greygarious 1 4981448 do you have a microplane? Wed Aug 26 20:38:43 -0700 2009 4981161 74192 chuckl 2 4981535 i second the microplane if you don't have one already.. it is very useful.. not just for grating parmesan.. but also for zesting lemons/oranges.. or grating ginger.. Wed Aug 26 21:23:02 -0700 2009 4981448 228839 miss.foodie 3 5069147 I thrid on microplane. It is a great zester. I also suggest looking into a nice wood rolling pin or a lemon or lime squeezer. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004RHPV/ref=pop http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-International-GT-3950-Lime-Squeezer/dp/B000FD7F46/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1254321475&sr=8-4 http://www.amazon.com/Amco-Enameled-Aluminum-Lemon-Squeezer/dp/B0002V23BG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1254321061&sr=8-1 Wed Sep 30 07:41:48 -0700 2009 4981535 1110551 Chemicalkinetics 1 4981491 the microplane is always a good call. other ideas: a silpat if you do any baking, or a small spice mill if you like to grind your spices. Wed Aug 26 21:04:02 -0700 2009 4981161 103920 goodhealthgourmet 1 4981568 This is about $30, but is my favorite kitchen addition in the past few years. You can set 4 timers at a time and it is set up visually, so I can immediately see which eye of the stove I'm setting it for. I absolutely love this thing! http://www.amazon.com/Chefs-Quad-Timer-Professional-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B000K0QEY6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1251348206&sr=1-6 Wed Aug 26 21:46:31 -0700 2009 4981161 111267 meatn3 1 4982239 the non stick Kuhn Ricon non-stick paring knife costs $9.95. It's super sharp, comes in lots of cheerful colors, has a blade protector & is great for loads of small kitchen chores. I bought one on a whim (as if I need another knife) & reach for it all the time! http://tinyurl.com/mxz8xr Thu Aug 27 07:29:15 -0700 2009 4981161 11069 fauchon 1 5059563 Try any of the microplane zesters. Love them! Sat Sep 26 04:54:07 -0700 2009 4981161 79652 itryalot 1 5066180 another vote for microplane I'm also very fond of my lemon squeezer--like this one Tue Sep 29 05:34:08 -0700 2009 4981161 109573 coney with everything 1 5067488 If not the microplane grater, then how about a zester: http://www.amazon.com/Oxo-Good-Grips-Lemon-Zester/dp/B00004OCJO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1254254164&sr=1-2 I use mine mostly to get peels for drinks. Tue Sep 29 12:57:35 -0700 2009 4981161 227406 JohnE O 2 5069038 oops sorry i missed many of these ery helpful replies- i ended up just getting the opener- to save myself from spending more money and storing more gadgets. though agreed that a microplane is very handy. speaking of, is there a microplane that gives a heartier grate? i have the standard one i think and sometimes (for cheese) i'd like a little more thickness to the grates. any ideas? thanks! Wed Sep 30 07:07:10 -0700 2009 5067488 233247 qwerty78 3 5073869 Yes, there's a "fatter" short cousin, with much larger holes. It's touted as being for chocolate shavings but I use it on cheddar and jarlsburg cheeses, and such.... Thu Oct 01 22:23:35 -0700 2009 5069038 70211 Beckyleach 1 5074812 probably missed your order, but I love the poach pods i got on amazon. now I own 3 sets for when company comes! http://www.amazon.com/Fusionbrands-Poach-Pods-Set-Green/dp/B000P6FD3I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1254506094&sr=8-1 Fri Oct 02 10:55:40 -0700 2009 4981161 65780 jujuthomas