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Cooking & Baking

pinto

(106,886 posts)

6. I'll second a good chef's knife. Plus the latest 'Joy of Cooking'.

Reply to hedgehog (Original post)

Wed Nov 14, 2012, 04:48 PM

Nov 2012

A good knife is essential. It's the one tool I *really* take good care of in the kitchen. And a good one will last a long, long time.

The other is a classic start on all things cooking.

If you have to choose one or the other price wise, I'd go for the knife.

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What is the best gift for the new cooks and bakers on your list? [View all] hedgehog Nov 2012 OP

A good chef's knife if they don't have one. cbayer Nov 2012 #1

I second that Glassunion Nov 2012 #7

Agree. I just bought Victorinox knives from a restaurant supply store in West LA and cbayer Nov 2012 #8

I have a block of Henkels that I'm working on getting rid of. Glassunion Nov 2012 #9

I'll take them. Fortinbras Armstrong Nov 2012 #15

A stick blender is handy. noamnety Nov 2012 #2

A subscription to HappyMe Nov 2012 #3

An array of herbs and spices. no_hypocrisy Nov 2012 #4

Silpat baking sheets Warpy Nov 2012 #5

I'll second a good chef's knife. Plus the latest 'Joy of Cooking'. pinto Nov 2012 #6

The very best chef's knife you can buy with that $30. Stinky The Clown Nov 2012 #10

I disagree Warpy Nov 2012 #11

A good electronic scale. n/t gkhouston Nov 2012 #12

Aside from all of the above suggestions, a set of plunger style measuring cups are worth their mtnester Nov 2012 #13

Thanks for all the suggestions! hedgehog Nov 2012 #14

If a baker, a copy of How to make Artisan Bread in 5 minutes Tab Nov 2012 #16