Alton Brown's Gear Book

[Guest guest]

I got Alton Brown's Gear For Your Kitchen book that I got from half.com for $6

and change. From what I have read, it is very informative and will keep you from

spending more than you need especially on those expensive investment pieces for

your kitchen.  This book is an excellent resource for those just starting out or

those that have alreaedy done so.  I'm glad I added it to my resources

collection.  I haven't read it all yet, but did look up a few things in the

index and read about them.  It is awesome and read about the pressure cookers. 

His advice is get the heaviest you can find and afford and stainless steel is

best for heat conductivity.  Jigglier or not, is ok, but the most modern safety

technology is usually best so the second generation ones with the pop up valve

are safer than the jiggle tops for venting steam safely.  I'll read it when the

holidays are over since I've got gifts to sew still.

 

Dena in GA

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

thanks for tip, and I think I'll look into the book as well. I saw some on sale

at JC Penney's but now I'll really check them out. Cindi

[Guest guest]

I'm happy I brough this book up in the group.

Ut really is a great one, it's a wealth of information.

Alton Brown is a favorite of mine. He's so scientific, he explains how

ingredients work, why you can or can't use a substitute, he has a rememdy for

everything in the kitchen.

Donna

[Guest guest]

I was reading his section on hand mixers.  He speaks of the Cuisenart and

KitchenAid, specifically their wattage.  I then looked at several of theirs

online at various places, as I got my KitchenAid 5 speed on clearance at WM for

$15.  I couldn't find the wattage only for KitchenAid, but he mentions thiers

being 175 watts.  The new GE one that sells at WM for $24 is 300 watts and the

Cuisenart one that he uses over the KitchenAid is 220 watts because it is more

powerful.  If I was in the market, I would check out the GE one first since it

is more powerful and is relatively less expensive considering.  I did find a

basic 5 speed Cuisenart at Sam's for $20, so they are out there but without the

dough hooks and whisk attachment, which at QVC is priced at $39.  He makes no

bones about which features you should pop the bucks for and what you shouldn't,

and usually you shouldn't like in the case of a mini food processor.  The book

is going to be a

quick read as the subjects are very interesting.  Half.com had a great price

with media mail shipping being $3 and change to my area with $6 and change for

the book from the dealer at the time.  Don't forget to shop around.  Good luck.

 

Dena in GA

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I'm happy you brought it up, too. :-) Cindi

 

 

 

<<I'm happy I brough this book up in the group. Ut really is a great one, it's a

wealth of information. Alton Brown is a favorite of mine. He's so scientific,

he explains how ingredients work, why you can or can't use a substitute, he has

a rememdy for everything in the kitchen.

 

Donna>>