On Wed, 20 Nov 2013 22:00:25 -0600, "Polly Esther"
> wrote:

> We are blessed with grandchildren who are setting up new homes and, of
> course, kitchens. I've been thinking about what kitchen Christmas gift
> would be useful and realized that I frequently reach for a 'steak knife'.
> Not many steaks served here and I don't know if these young ones 'do' steak
> very often either. The question - if I ever get to the point - can any one
> recommend a set of steak knives that they've bought recently and can
> recommend?
> Also - my favorite for everything cooking big spoon is marked Utica Cut
> Co USA. When it is busy, I feel deprived and use something else. What is
> your best favorite reach-for cooking spoon? Polly

I like all of my cooking spoons, so it depends on what I'm doing. My
favorite one has a flat tip, I think it's called a saute spoon. I
like it because it can take care of the bottom, side and corner of a
saute pan all at once, but I use it primarily to stir thick liquids in
sauce pans. It's not good for scooping, but it's great for stirring.
This one is closest to what I have but the sides on mine are
straighter.
http://d3hiyp3bgb3x3q.cloudfront.net...6x576/5755.jpg
Avoid the type like Williams Sonoma sells because the sides flare out
too much.
http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/06/e...den-spoon.html

A *must* have for me (that I probably use like you use your favorite
spoon) is silicone spatulas - Bed, Bath & Beyond sells them at a
killer price... 4 for $5 - I like them so much that I gave a set to
each of my kids last Christmas.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stor...f-4/1016073989

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