"James Silverton" > wrote in message
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> Bob wrote on Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:12:59 -0800:
>
>>> Nobody becomes a better cook just because they store their
>>> ingredients in a Sub-Zero refrigerator and they cook in a
>>> $300+ copper core All Clad pan on a Wolf range.
>
>> In point of fact, yes, they do. If the refrigerator keeps the food in
>> better condition, the final dish will be better. If
>> the expensive pan provides a better cooking environment due to
>> even heat distribution, then the final dish will be better. If
>> the range provides more consistent heat and better control,
>> then the final dish will be better.
>
> I'll take a bet that I would not know the difference and also that most
> others wouldn't either!

Just my two cents: usually people who spend that type of money will also
either have learned how to cook, or traveled enough to learn lots of
recipes. I have some friends who fit the SubZero Wolf profile. They are
corporate world travelers, and going to their house is always a treat, as
they just throw together some absolutely fantastic stuff that they have
learned from years of cooking, going to lots of classes, and traveling the
world.

Idiots can own Wolf and SubZero et al, but generally those who do own them
are slightly more culinarily inclined.

And then, it also depends on the experience of the diner or cook. What one
diner or cook would consider "good" is swill to a trained cook, or
knowledgeable well traveled diner. Sure, steak and potatos is good. Until
you've eaten something better.

Steve