Comments on: Honeymoon pots and pans http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/ Manolo Loves the Food! Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:15:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: grooming aids of the Elder Gods « raincoaster http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-51199 grooming aids of the Elder Gods « raincoaster Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:39:04 +0000 http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-51199 [...] ignore their expensive video games and limited edition books to bash happily on the bottoms of the Le Crueset. Many a father has realized that, however much the young ‘uns like their new Playskool [...] […] ignore their expensive video games and limited edition books to bash happily on the bottoms of the Le Crueset. Many a father has realized that, however much the young ‘uns like their new Playskool […]

]]> By: :: Suzanne :: http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-50856 :: Suzanne :: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:36:16 +0000 http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-50856 I know I'm too late, but I have to sing the praises of my KitchenAid stand mixer and my very old sanded down Lodge cast-iron skillet. I use both of these at least once a day. I know I’m too late, but I have to sing the praises of my KitchenAid stand mixer and my very old sanded down Lodge cast-iron skillet. I use both of these at least once a day.

]]> By: Tizzy http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-50216 Tizzy Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:25:49 +0000 http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-50216 I know I'm a bit late to the party but I'd like to weigh in on the All Clad. 25 years ago when my parents got married they registered for all clad. My mother still has several of the pots and the frying pan and uses them regularly. They look brand new. It's amazing. But she gave my sister the sauce pans when she moved to her first apartment. If they aren't half full the heavey handle can make them tip which can be dangerous and messy. I know I’m a bit late to the party but I’d like to weigh in on the All Clad. 25 years ago when my parents got married they registered for all clad. My mother still has several of the pots and the frying pan and uses them regularly. They look brand new. It’s amazing. But she gave my sister the sauce pans when she moved to her first apartment. If they aren’t half full the heavey handle can make them tip which can be dangerous and messy.

]]> By: Mr. Henry http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-49978 Mr. Henry Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:49:53 +0000 http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-49978 Like Kit Pollard, Mr. Henry has the LeCreuset grill pan (the one with the ridged surface) which he uses principally for meats, of course, but occasionally for something such as Mrs. Henry's signature broiled black cod marinated in white miso and sake. The drippings hit with a splash of yuzu (or Meyer lemon juice!) are silky with omega-3's. Oishi! Mr. Henry longs for that beautiful mandoline. Until it arrives as a present from a wealthy relative, however, he will continue to use the carbon steel rectangular chef's knife he bought in Kyoto. Banzai! Like Kit Pollard, Mr. Henry has the LeCreuset grill pan (the one with the ridged surface) which he uses principally for meats, of course, but occasionally for something such as Mrs. Henry’s signature broiled black cod marinated in white miso and sake. The drippings hit with a splash of yuzu (or Meyer lemon juice!) are silky with omega-3’s. Oishi!

Mr. Henry longs for that beautiful mandoline. Until it arrives as a present from a wealthy relative, however, he will continue to use the carbon steel rectangular chef’s knife he bought in Kyoto. Banzai!

]]> By: Glinda http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-49909 Glinda Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:16:14 +0000 http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-49909 I have a cast-iron skillet that cooks things in the most heavenly way, but you are correct in that it is damn heavy. There is a certain German bread dish that I must use it for, or else the bottoms don't get crusty enough. I have also found that I need more than one large skillet. I have a cast-iron skillet that cooks things in the most heavenly way, but you are correct in that it is damn heavy. There is a certain German bread dish that I must use it for, or else the bottoms don’t get crusty enough.

I have also found that I need more than one large skillet.

]]> By: buttercup http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-49708 buttercup Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:59:23 +0000 http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-49708 There is only one thing missing from this, the quintessential guide to home cooking hardware for newlyweds. That would be, of course, a picture of the Mr. Henry, the Benevolent God of Cooking to hang in the kitchen to over see the festivities of meal preparation! The admonition to "buy what you use" rather than what the marketers say is something I would echo. When I first started buying cookware I tried to stretch my budget by using an all-purpose stir fry pan (that couldn't even go into the oven!) And I had only one pot! But as my cooking tastes branched out I realized that the correct cookware was essential. Now my pots in several sizes are suspended on a handy rack, ready for use at a moment's notice. The wok, still my everyday pan, occupies a burner on the stove, while my double boiler, dutch oven, and crepe pan are stowed carefully for quick access. Recently I cleared a space in utensil drawer for my two favorite new gadgets: an automatic meat thermometer (great for roasts and braises) and, on the advice of the Mr. Henry, a milk frother for my steamed hot chocolates. Never go without! There is only one thing missing from this, the quintessential guide to home cooking hardware for newlyweds. That would be, of course, a picture of the Mr. Henry, the Benevolent God of Cooking to hang in the kitchen to over see the festivities of meal preparation!

The admonition to “buy what you use” rather than what the marketers say is something I would echo. When I first started buying cookware I tried to stretch my budget by using an all-purpose stir fry pan (that couldn’t even go into the oven!) And I had only one pot!

But as my cooking tastes branched out I realized that the correct cookware was essential. Now my pots in several sizes are suspended on a handy rack, ready for use at a moment’s notice. The wok, still my everyday pan, occupies a burner on the stove, while my double boiler, dutch oven, and crepe pan are stowed carefully for quick access. Recently I cleared a space in utensil drawer for my two favorite new gadgets: an automatic meat thermometer (great for roasts and braises) and, on the advice of the Mr. Henry, a milk frother for my steamed hot chocolates. Never go without!

]]> By: Oldersis http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-49685 Oldersis Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:04:12 +0000 http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-49685 Mr. Henry, thank you so much for answering my question! I will be printing this post to take with me when we register. My fiance and I appreciate your thoughtful and detailed response. Kit - thanks for the suggestions. I have been coveting a mandoline for some time, but I wasn't sure if I was just letting all the cookware catalogs convince me to buy something I don't really need. It will definitely go on the list! Mr. Henry, thank you so much for answering my question! I will be printing this post to take with me when we register. My fiance and I appreciate your thoughtful and detailed response.

Kit - thanks for the suggestions. I have been coveting a mandoline for some time, but I wasn’t sure if I was just letting all the cookware catalogs convince me to buy something I don’t really need. It will definitely go on the list!

]]> By: Kit Pollard http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-49617 Kit Pollard Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:10:57 +0000 http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-49617 Congrats to the bride and groom! Registery...so daunting, yet so much fun! I got married four years ago, and my All Clad stainless steel pots and pans look like I got them yesterday - and I cook a LOT. After doing a little reading (of what, I unfortunately can't remember), I opted to not get the nonstick, though now I wish I had at least one decent (read: post-wedding) nonstick pan. Those are great, recommendations, Mr. Henry - I especially like that you mentioned registering for the type of cook you actually are. More than a few of my non-cooking friends have a kitchen full of tools they'll never use. I know this is a little off the question, but I also really love my All Clad grill pan. It covers 2 burners and I find I use it all the time in the winter. I have a smaller Le Creuset grill pan, as well, but I just don't like it as much. Also, in addition to the Kitchen Aid, the one thing I'm especially glad I registered for is my mandoline. I'm not sure I'd have bought myself one as nice as the one I received, and I use it all the time. (This is the current version of the one I have: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sku4791745/index.cfm?pkey=cctlslci) Congrats to the bride and groom! Registery…so daunting, yet so much fun!

I got married four years ago, and my All Clad stainless steel pots and pans look like I got them yesterday - and I cook a LOT. After doing a little reading (of what, I unfortunately can’t remember), I opted to not get the nonstick, though now I wish I had at least one decent (read: post-wedding) nonstick pan.

Those are great, recommendations, Mr. Henry - I especially like that you mentioned registering for the type of cook you actually are. More than a few of my non-cooking friends have a kitchen full of tools they’ll never use.

I know this is a little off the question, but I also really love my All Clad grill pan. It covers 2 burners and I find I use it all the time in the winter. I have a smaller Le Creuset grill pan, as well, but I just don’t like it as much. Also, in addition to the Kitchen Aid, the one thing I’m especially glad I registered for is my mandoline. I’m not sure I’d have bought myself one as nice as the one I received, and I use it all the time. (This is the current version of the one I have: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sku4791745/index.cfm?pkey=cctlslci)

]]> By: Eilish http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-49595 Eilish Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:31:02 +0000 http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-49595 Excellent choices, Mr. Henry! I do love my wonderful cast iron dutch oven and use it all the time, but that's just because I can't afford Le Creuset right now! Excellent choices, Mr. Henry! I do love my wonderful cast iron dutch oven and use it all the time, but that’s just because I can’t afford Le Creuset right now!

]]> By: Leslie http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-49580 Leslie Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:25:11 +0000 http://manolofood.com/honeymoon-pots-and-pans/#comment-49580 From mid-October through the end of March, I would guess that I use my Le Creuset dutch oven (in fact, that very model--5.5 qt. in flame) nine evenings out of ten. It's the single most-useful item in my kitchen. From mid-October through the end of March, I would guess that I use my Le Creuset dutch oven (in fact, that very model–5.5 qt. in flame) nine evenings out of ten. It’s the single most-useful item in my kitchen.

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