What sushi doesn't mention is the amazing home made raspberry pie or the little birthday party we had where we even sang to him. I wonder what kind of kitchen tools that sweet lady used to make that pie.
Dang, I'm glad I didn't get the complete set of crappy pots and pans, he might have taken out one of our beautiful wildlife as they flew out the window.
sushi and I have goofed off about his pots and pans for, I dunno, a couple of years now.
The pan was a gag gift because I accuse him of being snooty about his cooking pans.
The first time he made his amazing gravy in my kitchen, he used my cheapo stuff, so this time he brought his own and he was more comfortable using his own.
My feelings are not hurt at all, it'd take ALOT more than that for Sushi to offend me.
And the pie, it was from a local restaurant. Suda and I wanted something raspberry for Sushi's birthday cake and we stopped in for lunch and they had the pie on the menu, so Suda asked if we could buy a whole pie. The owner made one for us the next day.
He didn't REALLY through it out the window - he said that for Shellon's benefit. It was actually pretty amusing from my perspective because I KNEW the pan was a gag gift and Sushi didn't realize it at first. So there he was, trying to be very polite and thankful while I am standing there knowing he will NEVER cook food in that pan because it isn't snooty enough for him
He is very particular about his cookware. Me, I always bought the cheapy stuff, used it til I ruined it or no longer liked it and then bought more cheapy stuff. When Sushi and I moved in together, one of the first things he did was throw away all my post and pans and replace them with his snooty pans. Then there were the new kitchen knives. The silverware that reminded him of the silverware he had growing up. And oh yes, no more grape vine dishes, only rainbow colors are good enough for my Sushi ;) :)
I still want the Raspberry Pie recipe! Hey and Abi I can certainly understand the rainbow colors! I bet you are a great chef Sushi; which make Abi a very lucky lady..you, snooty pans and all! I wish You both much Love always!
For cookware I have Cusinart cookware (non-stick, dishwasher safe) and Henkele twin 4 star knives. I have been called a "cookware snob" by a few friends.
As a public service notice:
Do not put non-stick cookware in the dishwasher unless it specifically states it is dishwasher safe in the instructions. (dishwasher safe non-stick is more expensive. Most "big box" retailers do not carry this product.)
if you are cooking, especially on an electric burner, the 1/16" stuff doesn't have enough thermal mass to even out the extremely hot and cold spots. Your pancakes will have a dark spot that tends to resemble the shape of the burner.
By the time you've bought and worn out a dozen or so sets of the cheap stuff, you have spent enough to get something that will last practically forever..
Well, when you have snooty pans, you often also need to have the right sponge to clean them with. So, in that spirit, Sushi also got some Sponge Bob Hot Pants He was kind enough to model them for all of us who made it to Shellon's
You know, when he dropped trou, I thought that sponge must have been in his Sponge Bob Square Pants! LOL. So glad he got snooty pants to go along with his snooty pans!
One of the "exciting" things about kids moving off to school and needing a "starter" set of kitchen stuff is that you can generously donate the kitchen stuff you'd rather not have, and replace it with good "snooty" kitchen ware. I've been collecting it over the years, and making "starter kits" for my kids. Still love my copper bottom Revere Ware, nothing can replace my cast iron skillets, and have great set of German made kitchen knives. I agree with Cool Chef, if your starting up housekeeping, a good set of knives is a must!
RainbowGirl, wish we had the raspberry pie receipe to share with you. It was yummy! Here's a good pie crust recipe for a two 9 inch pans, or a single crust pie with a generous lattice.
Sift together: 2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
Measure and combine: 2/3 cup of chilled Smart Balance (not lard or shortening, clogs the arteries!)
2 Tbsp. chilled unsalted butter
Cut 1/2 of the Smart Balance/butter into the flour mixture with a pastry blender until it has the grain of cornmeal. Cut the remaining half coarsely into the dough until it is pea size. Then, sprinkle the dough with:
4 Tbsp. water
Blend water lightly into the dough with fingertips. If needed to hold the ingredients together, add:
1 tsp to 1 Tbsp of water
When you can gather the dough up inot a tidy ball, stop handling it. Roll out on floured pastry cloth, using a heavy rolling pin covered with a pastry sock.
And Sushi, thanks for bringing your snooty pans and sponges so we could all be treated to your delicious sausage gravy and biscuits. What a treat!
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Shellon
You threw it out the window??????
What did you do with the sponge, I wonder
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What sushi doesn't mention is the amazing home made raspberry pie or the little birthday party we had where we even sang to him. I wonder what kind of kitchen tools that sweet lady used to make that pie.
Dang, I'm glad I didn't get the complete set of crappy pots and pans, he might have taken out one of our beautiful wildlife as they flew out the window.
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My Gosh the Raspberry pie sounds so delicious! Raspberries are my favorite and I need a great pie crust recipe too.
Whomever made the pie, are you willing to share the recipe; crust and all?
Sushi, I would not have thrown away the gift hurting Shellon's feelings, and if you were as upfront as to tell her then why not just
give it to her to exchange for something else! I realize your point I love the best cookware and kitchenware myself; it does
make a huge difference in the results and ease of cooking. Great cooking is a precise art!
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Nah, my feelings are not hurt, really.
sushi and I have goofed off about his pots and pans for, I dunno, a couple of years now.
The pan was a gag gift because I accuse him of being snooty about his cooking pans.
The first time he made his amazing gravy in my kitchen, he used my cheapo stuff, so this time he brought his own and he was more comfortable using his own.
My feelings are not hurt at all, it'd take ALOT more than that for Sushi to offend me.
And the pie, it was from a local restaurant. Suda and I wanted something raspberry for Sushi's birthday cake and we stopped in for lunch and they had the pie on the menu, so Suda asked if we could buy a whole pie. The owner made one for us the next day.
So, back to top of the line cookware...........
:)
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doojable
I'm not snooty (but some have called me other names...)
Cooking well is an art and a privilege....
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He didn't REALLY through it out the window - he said that for Shellon's benefit. It was actually pretty amusing from my perspective because I KNEW the pan was a gag gift and Sushi didn't realize it at first. So there he was, trying to be very polite and thankful while I am standing there knowing he will NEVER cook food in that pan because it isn't snooty enough for him
He is very particular about his cookware. Me, I always bought the cheapy stuff, used it til I ruined it or no longer liked it and then bought more cheapy stuff. When Sushi and I moved in together, one of the first things he did was throw away all my post and pans and replace them with his snooty pans. Then there were the new kitchen knives. The silverware that reminded him of the silverware he had growing up. And oh yes, no more grape vine dishes, only rainbow colors are good enough for my Sushi ;) :)
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Rainbow....hehehehehe
This sounds like fodder for another Forum....
OK, I'll be nice.....for now ;)
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I still want the Raspberry Pie recipe! Hey and Abi I can certainly understand the rainbow colors! I bet you are a great chef Sushi; which make Abi a very lucky lady..you, snooty pans and all! I wish You both much Love always!
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For cookware I have Cusinart cookware (non-stick, dishwasher safe) and Henkele twin 4 star knives. I have been called a "cookware snob" by a few friends.
As a public service notice:
Do not put non-stick cookware in the dishwasher unless it specifically states it is dishwasher safe in the instructions. (dishwasher safe non-stick is more expensive. Most "big box" retailers do not carry this product.)
Here is one on the web sites I go to to purchase cooking "stuff": http://www.chefscatalog.com
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Hmm. Do you really want to ask that question?
I can see part of Mr. Snooty Pans point though..
if you are cooking, especially on an electric burner, the 1/16" stuff doesn't have enough thermal mass to even out the extremely hot and cold spots. Your pancakes will have a dark spot that tends to resemble the shape of the burner.
By the time you've bought and worn out a dozen or so sets of the cheap stuff, you have spent enough to get something that will last practically forever..
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LOL :unsure:
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penguin
Ok Well this penguin is not very good in the kitchen. My family doesn't starve--but....
Anyway. What pans would you recommend-maybe the low end of "snooty?"
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Penguin,
I could suggest the 14 piece Cuisnart http://www.chefscatalog.com/catalog/subcat...y=Cookware+Sets
There are also some other good set you could look at.
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Well, I am a snooty pans person too, Sushi!
My first set was Revere Ware with copper bottoms. Then I graduated to the original Calphalon.
No non-stick for me! A well seasoned pan will never stick! ;)
I also will only have a gas stove. I always burn things I cook on an electric range.
Of course my favorite pan is a cast iron frying pan....fried chicken...yum!!!!!!!!!!
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Sushi
Well, Abi and I don't want any more kids, sooooo.
(she put it between her KNEES. Get your mind out of the gutter!
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We don't have any "snooty" cookware.
I do have, however, a "chicken fryer" that belonged to my Grandmother.
I'm sure it must be over 100 years old.
It's a cast iron skillet with high sides and a lid.
We don't use it much because you can't really put it in the dishwasher and you have to keep it "cured".
But, boy oh boy, you can sure make some killer hunter style cacciatore in it!
I like the way cast iron cooks but it is too high maintenance for every day meals.
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i won't go so far as saying that good cook ware is the secret to good cooking BUT it is very important.
Good knives? an absolute must!
for all you young ones here a word of advise from a retired chef
but it good
and you will only have to buy it once
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Well, when you have snooty pans, you often also need to have the right sponge to clean them with. So, in that spirit, Sushi also got some Sponge Bob Hot Pants
He was kind enough to model them for all of us who made it to Shellon's 
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Shellon
Yup, Sushi dropped trou in front of us, showing off his spongebob
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doojable
Isn't this a question for the L.E.A.D. crew?
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You know, when he dropped trou, I thought that sponge must have been in his Sponge Bob Square Pants! LOL. So glad he got snooty pants to go along with his snooty pans!
One of the "exciting" things about kids moving off to school and needing a "starter" set of kitchen stuff is that you can generously donate the kitchen stuff you'd rather not have, and replace it with good "snooty" kitchen ware. I've been collecting it over the years, and making "starter kits" for my kids. Still love my copper bottom Revere Ware, nothing can replace my cast iron skillets, and have great set of German made kitchen knives. I agree with Cool Chef, if your starting up housekeeping, a good set of knives is a must!
RainbowGirl, wish we had the raspberry pie receipe to share with you. It was yummy! Here's a good pie crust recipe for a two 9 inch pans, or a single crust pie with a generous lattice.
Sift together: 2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
Measure and combine: 2/3 cup of chilled Smart Balance (not lard or shortening, clogs the arteries!)
2 Tbsp. chilled unsalted butter
Cut 1/2 of the Smart Balance/butter into the flour mixture with a pastry blender until it has the grain of cornmeal. Cut the remaining half coarsely into the dough until it is pea size. Then, sprinkle the dough with:
4 Tbsp. water
Blend water lightly into the dough with fingertips. If needed to hold the ingredients together, add:
1 tsp to 1 Tbsp of water
When you can gather the dough up inot a tidy ball, stop handling it. Roll out on floured pastry cloth, using a heavy rolling pin covered with a pastry sock.
And Sushi, thanks for bringing your snooty pans and sponges so we could all be treated to your delicious sausage gravy and biscuits. What a treat!
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Shellon
:) I took that gravy to Samantha and Charlie's and they loved it too!
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