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Corn Cutter Update

KitchenBoy — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:32:16 +0000

Last year, I wrote an article, Aww Shucks the Corn is on the Cob, about how to best take kernels off corn. I still stand by the recommendations in that article for the best methods – either by hand with a sharp paring knife or using an adjustable mandoline. Beyond those two suggestions, also I [...]

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IHHS Trend Part One – Pizza Cutters

KitchenBoy — Tue, 04 May 2010 14:56:29 +0000

While at the International Home and Housewares show in Chicago, I noticed a couple of trends which were note worthy. As I went from booth to booth, the first trend I kept hearing was that companies want to help people save money in these tough times by providing good tools to make cooking at home [...]

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International Home and Housewares Show 2010

KitchenBoy — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:59:00 +0000

First of all, I want to thank the staff at the International Housewares Association. As someone observing from the “front of the house”, I can say the show is well organized, with plenty of online and printed information available. It has been a pleasure working with Jay and Debbie, thanks guys. The first day of [...]

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Food Mill Versus Potato Ricer

KitchenBoy — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:10:49 +0000

In this corner. we have the popular potato ricer, and in the other we have the food mill. Who will win this battle of kitchen tools? I have always found it interesting that people do not see these two products as similar. When folks come into the shop they ask for one and will rarely [...]

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I Have A Nut To Grind With You

KitchenBoy — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:12:28 +0000

I received an email asking what device will most effectively chop nuts. First, let’s look at the easiest way to chop nuts without adding another tool to the cabinet. The fastest, best way to chop nuts is with a knife on a cutting board. Depending on the intended size of end product, you can smack [...]

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