On Wed, 20 Nov 2013 22:18:24 -0700, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:

> 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
>
> A large wooden 'spoon' that is flat on one side, slightly curved on
> the bottom and has a hole in the middle.
> http://tinyurl.com/o4ld77o It's the third from the left. I have two
> and they are used every day.. They are quiet, sturdy and break up
> lumps when liquids flow through the hole. I have a smaller,
> finer-built one that is used solely for making white sauces because of
> the way it smoothes out lumps.

I have a flat whisk that I use for blending and removing lumps, if
they dare appear. So glad I bought two of them because one
disappeared and that style isn't sold anymore. The closest I can find
looks similar to this
http://www.didriks.com/Rosle-Flat-Whisk-image.jpg
but I bet it's not as flat or stiff as the one I have. All the
"modern" flat whisks I've used are too curved and springy for me.


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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On Thursday, November 21, 2013 1:33:27 PM UTC-5, sf wrote:



>
> I have a flat whisk that I use for blending and removing lumps, if
>
> they dare appear. So glad I bought two of them because one
>
> disappeared and that style isn't sold anymore. The closest I can find
>
> looks similar to this
>
> http://www.didriks.com/Rosle-Flat-Whisk-image.jpg
>
Looks nice n multi purpose! Ya cud use it as a turner or ipo a slotted spoon. Takes up little room too.

On Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:49:23 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
> wrote:

> On Thursday, November 21, 2013 1:33:27 PM UTC-5, sf wrote:
>
>
>
> >
> > I have a flat whisk that I use for blending and removing lumps, if
> >
> > they dare appear. So glad I bought two of them because one
> >
> > disappeared and that style isn't sold anymore. The closest I can find
> >
> > looks similar to this
> >
> > http://www.didriks.com/Rosle-Flat-Whisk-image.jpg
> >
> Looks nice n multi purpose! Ya cud use it as a turner or ipo a slotted spoon. Takes up little room too.

Heh, I do! I also use it to blend dry ingredients together - no need
for a sieve to do it.

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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On 2013-11-21 1:33 PM, sf wrote:

> I have a flat whisk that I use for blending and removing lumps, if
> they dare appear. So glad I bought two of them because one
> disappeared and that style isn't sold anymore.


You can get by with two whisks? I am impressed. I can't remember the
last time I saw our flat whisk, but there are four others. They sure are
handy when you need them.

On Thu, 21 Nov 2013 18:10:47 -0500, Dave Smith
> wrote:

> On 2013-11-21 1:33 PM, sf wrote:
>
> > I have a flat whisk that I use for blending and removing lumps, if
> > they dare appear. So glad I bought two of them because one
> > disappeared and that style isn't sold anymore.
>
>
> You can get by with two whisks?

No.

> I am impressed. I can't remember the
> last time I saw our flat whisk, but there are four others. They sure are
> handy when you need them.

I was talking about buying a spare flat whisk, not every whisk I own.
However, the flat one is what I use the most (several times per week)
- I keep it in a container on the counter with the kitchen tools I use
most. My other whisks rarely see the light of day.

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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.