Kitchen Oriented Christmas Gifts

"~patches~" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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On my list of things wanted kitchen oriented - shiny non-sided cookie
sheets.

Non sided cookie sheets? How do the cookies stay on? <g>

kili (I know what you meant, I just wanted to make you smile.)

An inexpensive gift that any cook would appreciate owning is a
"spider". http://www.kitchenkapers.com/kkapers2/joychen5spid.html
They can be difficult to find at reqular kitchen wares stores but
online, you can find them in a variety of sizes to accomodate your
needs. They're great for removing boiled and fried foods in large
amounts out of their liquid.

"~patches~" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I'm looking at this logically when it comes to Christmas gifts for our
kids since they all cook. It helps when I know what I like as far as
equipment.

It all sounds good to me! A microplane zester is fun to have, too.

~patches~ said:

I'm looking at this logically when it comes to Christmas gifts for our
kids since they all cook. It helps when I know what I like as far as
equipment.

<snip gifts for various offspring>

Those are all great gifts. Wanna adopt me? <G>

Carol
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I'm doing that too. I got a DeMarle bread pan for Christmas last year and I
just fell in love with the silicone bakeware. They are the makers of the
Sil Pat and more. www.demarle.com

I use my Sil Pat, aluminum cooking sheet and sponge cake pan the most, so
that's what I got everyone. Hoping they just don't stick it in a closet and
never look at it again.

Lynne

I am pondering some gifts for myself 🙂

A mandolin and/or
A food processor
maybe a microplane grater some day
zesters are great gifts but i already have one
maybe a coffee grinder
a silicone sheet for baking

"jake" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I am pondering some gifts for myself 🙂

A mandolin and/or
A food processor
maybe a microplane grater some day
zesters are great gifts but i already have one

that's what I meant, a microplane grater. works perfectly as a zester
(unless you want strips of zest)

~patches~ said:

I'm looking at this logically when it comes to Christmas gifts for our
kids since they all cook. It helps when I know what I like as far as
equipment.

(gift descriptions snipped)

All of those sound useful and like things they wouldn't
necessarily buy for themselves.

I have also bought kitchen stuff (along with other personal stuff)
for my kids.

For DD, who has everything, a LeCreuset pottery beanpot which to me
looks much more like a great tureen for soups, stews, and chile. And a
subscription to Cook's Illustrated.

For DSIL, a wine handbook and a subscription to a beer brewing magazine.

For DS (he's the cook in the household) and his SO, a microplane grater,
a wine handbook, a LeCreuset fondue pot (on their wanted list), a Polish
pottery teapot with a wide variety of teas. A subscription to Cooking
Light and Cook's Illustrated. An instant-read thermometer.

LeCreuset is having a decent sale at their factory outlet stores but be
aware that if they sent you a 35% off coupon, it's only good on full
price merchandise. I believe they only send you the coupon if you have
bought something at one of the stores during the year. Doesn't make
sense to me, but WTH.

gloria p

~patches~ said:

I'm looking at this logically when it comes to Christmas gifts for our
kids since they all cook. It helps when I know what I like as far as
equipment.

For DD - I'm considering a cookie press? She has a very well equipped
kitchen with more gadgets, small appliances, and what not than I will
ever want or have. She's hard to buy for. I'm considering a pressure
cooker for her as I know she doesn't have one yet. I got her a copy of
Rachel Ray's book only because she likes the foodnetwork shows and she
is a busy gal so 30 min meals would likely be appreciated.

One DS - he has a small oven so I bought him smaller scale oven pans -
roaster, cookie sheets, muffin pans, muffin papers, silicone spatulas, a
couple of cake mixes since he likes cake but doesn't bake from scratch,
a mini GF style indoor grill

Another DS - he's fairly well equipped, mini GF style indoor grill, I'm
considering a cast iron fry pan and non-stick (major ick) pots & pans
because that is what he asked for

DS & DDIL - last year we got them a really nice set of pots & pans so we
know they are set that way but they have almost zip in the way of
bakeware, we got them a really nice 12 piece casserole set in off white,
DD said he wanted to make a pie at Thanksgiving so she had to bring a
pie pan and the rolling pin so that gave me two more ideas, they like
cooking with wine as well so maybe a bottle or two as well as a bottle
of sherry, I'm debating getting them silicone bakeware - he cooks, she
does not but is showing a little interest so I'd like to encourage her
on this one

On my list of things wanted kitchen oriented - shiny non-sided cookie
sheets.

What the hell are:

DS
DDIL
DD

?

projectile vomit chick said:

What the hell are:

DS

Dear Son

Quoted message said:

DDIL

Dear Daughter-in-Law

Quoted message said:

DD

Dear Daughter

I typically write the words out, myself. But I seem to be in the
minority.

Carol
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~patches~ said:

I'm looking at this logically when it comes to Christmas gifts for our
kids since they all cook. It helps when I know what I like as far as
equipment.

<great gifts snipped>

I have bought kitchen gifts in the past too. It's a great way to stock
up young people's kitchens, especially when they first leave home.
This year I've giving my son and his partner a joint gift of an
electric cake mixer. They love making cakes and desserts but it's hard
work for them since they only have a hand held electric mixer.

For myself, I know I'm getting salt and pepper grinders. It's what I
asked for.

Kathy in NZ

"Damsel in dis Dress" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

projectile vomit chick said:

What the hell are:

DS

Dear Son

Quoted message said:

DDIL

Dear Daughter-in-Law

Quoted message said:

DD

Dear Daughter

I typically write the words out, myself. But I seem to be in the
minority.

Carol
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Hey... I'm adoptable! I'll answer to DD, DDIL, or even 'hey you'! I love
kitchen stuff!!!

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Syssi