ChrisT Posted December 19, 2002 Author Share Posted December 19, 2002 I've got a $20 ricer that's indespensible for making gnocci and comes in handy for the mashed spuds. well he *does* cook a lot of rice and he *is* Italian but steaks he usually barbeques Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted December 19, 2002 Author Share Posted December 19, 2002 Here's a tip, honey: ASK HIM!!! I did and he said SOX! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Then get him socks and to hell with him . That'll teach him to be more specific next year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeclimb9 Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 A ricer looks like a giant garlic press, and is used to press spuds and other stuff. I think the name comes from the size of pieces that drop out. I dig the Q for cooking meat also, but it's not always convenient to brave the weather (I don't have a covered porch on my hovel). If you've got an iron skillet, just try it. Use a bit of safflower oil on the meat after you've put on salt and fresh pepper. I actually saw this method on Food Network show "Good Eats" on my sister's TV last month. It works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 I'm gonna try the steak fry. If it ruins my NY, I'm huntin' you down ya varmint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeclimb9 Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 trask, check this page for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Awesome. I printed and will try it. Thanks Emeril Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegetablebelay Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 If it was me, I'd want a box of these: December 19, 2002 - Wireless Flash Novelty Creator Fights Gold-Diggers With New Invention LOS ANGELES (Wireless Flash) -- A novelty toy inventor is stopping gold-digging women in their tracks with a new invention. L.A.-based Richard Adams created and sells the so-called ATM-ITATIONS which are fake ATM receipts imprinted with a large bank balance that men casually let women see to impress them. Adams says he got the idea while listening to syndicated radio host Tom Leykis who had a caller say he gives women his phone number written on ATM receipts he pulls out of the trash. An intelligent woman will catch on to the gag because the receipts are printed with the bank name First National Bank and Savings -- or F.N.B.S. -- and have the bank balance of $314,159.26 -- the first eight digits of Pi. Adams says if the women fall for a guy based on his bank account then they get what they deserve. He sells his ATM-ITATIONS on his website pullmyfinger.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 THAT IS AWESOME!!!! However, it may not apply in ChrisT's case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 While a good knife is indispensable, a steel to keep its edge is absolutely necessary for anybody who's serious about cooking. Splurge and get the bigger one if you have a choice. While some are partial to Henkel Four Star knives, my own bias is towards Wusthof Trident Classic (I have a mix of both.) As for other non kitchen related things... - 2 way FRS radios (walkie talkies) I saw a super cheapie set for $20 a pair at Comp USA. - Chaco sandals. they kick Teva's ass. - Sox.... sounds like a hint for Smart Wool - Good Tools!! Hardwicks in the U district is a stealth hardware store with some of the best high end German and Japanese tools you can find. - Homebrew Kit Hmmm... I wish you were shopping for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 How 'bout this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted December 19, 2002 Author Share Posted December 19, 2002 Hmmm... I wish you were shopping for me Sorry Ernie - you're not my type Good suggestions tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Clarke Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Chris have you thought about browsing through Williams-Sonoma in the U villiage? Great place with excellant ideas. I like the pallia pan idea, picked up one for my wife and she loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 DFA will second or third or fifteenth the suggestion for fine cutlery. In fact, Dr. Flash Amazing just purchased a Henckels 5-star 8" Chef's knife and 4" parer for his mom, both of which were wicked on sale at Meier und Frank (got the two for less than the original cost of the chef's blade -- choice deal!). And one of them electric sharpeners to go with it is nice, too. One of the kitchens DFA used to work in had one of those, and it was great to be able to run it through the sharpener real quick so your knife was always shaveable-sharp. And then there's always the joy of fine audio: Perhaps the Arcam DiVA CD92: Paired with the fabulous DiVA A85 integrated amplifier: And a pair of the acclaimed Meadowlark Ospreys to round it all out: Yummy! Bring on the tunes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted December 19, 2002 Author Share Posted December 19, 2002 DFA I knew I could count on you for some choice tips alas I am not on a Doctor's salary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Eh? The hi-fi should only run you about, um, let's see here ... a little under six thousand dollars. Just look under the couch cushions, you'll turn up a few extra ducats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 LOS ANGELES (Wireless Flash) -- A novelty toy inventor is stopping gold-digging women in their tracks with a new invention. L.A.-based Richard Adams created and sells the so-called ATM-ITATIONS which are fake ATM receipts imprinted with a large bank balance that men casually let women see to impress them. Adams says he got the idea while listening to syndicated radio host Tom Leykis who had a caller say he gives women his phone number written on ATM receipts he pulls out of the trash. An intelligent woman will catch on to the gag because the receipts are printed with the bank name First National Bank and Savings -- or F.N.B.S. -- and have the bank balance of $314,159.26 -- the first eight digits of Pi. Adams says if the women fall for a guy based on his bank account then they get what they deserve. Women would never be that shallow.. I'm very suprised at this Veggie. I might just have to get rid of my Trask - Director of Casting business cards and try the old ATM receipt trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klar404 Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 uh a guy who is a cook would LOVE anything by this cook/writer: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0812065484/qid=1040356279/sr=8-3/ref=sr_8_3/103-8294097-8182262?v=glance&s=books&n=507846 she rocks! her stories along with grate ( he loves his spelling) ((and hopes to piss off _blank))recipes make for a good read/lifestyle.All men that REALLLY cook want a real mortar an' pestle. You gottta go to some kinda asian/indian/indiana market to get the real stuff. Make sure it can hold at least 2 cups in the thing and its made o' stone. later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoboy Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 And if he's a guy like me, he would also love a subscription to "Cook's" magazine. Awesome detailed recipes, for good, basic and fancy dishes. No ads! Unless they are taking graft for the reviews of stuff! Yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necronomicon Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 Your moms. I'm about halfway there. Some are pretty rowdy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 Necro, I heard from one of the moms that you couldn't get it up. hahahaha She also told me your tool was on the "small side", to say the least. We had a good chuckle over it. (And it wasn't my mom, because she passed away and was cremated, when I was two.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necronomicon Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 Necro, I heard from one of the moms that you couldn't get it up. hahahaha She also told me your tool was on the "small side", to say the least. We had a good chuckle over it. (And it wasn't my mom, because she passed away when I was two.) I dug her up. (couldn't resist. You left yourself wide open) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 Still a dick of the first water. Some things never change. Suck butt-nuggets, Necro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 That'd be a good trick considering she was cremated and her ashes strewn over Puget Sound. I see you're into necrophilia - how quaint I'm not surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 He could take up bestiality and S&M too - or would that be flogging a dead horse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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