What kitchen tools (or toys) are on your Christmas wish list this year? nt

I'm sort of leaning toward the Atlas, not sure I'd make pasta that much, I use more of the short

tubular kind than the strands. I just want to make lasagne noodles once, lol. I really miss living where there were pasta shops with so many varieties of fresh pasta available.

 
I like my Wusthof 7" Santuko knife. It's a good general purpose

knife and it fits nicely in my hand. The hollowed edges keeps most food from sticking to the knife and it's slightly curved so that you can rock the knife for chopping onions, garlic, herbs, etc. When I first bought it, I could slice a piece of paper - it was that sharp, so be careful!

I also copied this that RuthSF posted over at EPI:

"I've purchased way too many knives and inherited a great many more, at all price points (Tools of the Trade, Chicago Cutlery, Global) but I have to say that the Wusthof are the ones I return to time and again (got rid of the others!). I purchased as a gift, nearly a year ago, a 10-knife set with block (Wusthof Classic) for $155 on eBay so it's worth shopping around at auction sites like eBay, Overstock.com, and watching Amazon or cooking sites like Chef's Catalog for deals. Knives are as much about finding the right fit, for your hand, as the blade (Wusthof just works best for me). You might want to visit a shop or store, with lots of knife choices, to try the knives in your hand and find a set that works well for you. Also, a full set really isn't 'necessary' (nice but not necessary) as I have a 12-piece set yet only use 3 pieces most of the time so consider a smaller set, one of the starter sets, perhaps? My favorites are:
* paring knife (I prefer the bird's beak but any will do)
* chef's knife with the Granton edge (that's the edge similar to the Santoku knives that are so popular... I just prefer the shape of the chef's knife to the Santoku-style... you can slice most anything with these knives including bread)
* and finally, a decent pair of kitchen shears can be indispensable"

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001WVZ10/ref=nosim/brsite7-20

 
I have a Wustof, a Furi, and a cheaper one, and use the Wustof every day from preference.

I could easily use another one! smileys/smile.gif

 
I've owned an Atlas for about 30 years-I use it for rolling out Lavosh, pastry dough,

all kinds of things- it rolls evenly and is easy to use once you understand the machine and have the right pasta dough recipe. I don't have experience with the newer electric models but know the old reliable is reliable!

 
hi Cathy, mine is the atlas too, probably same vintage. I have a motor that

attaches to it and I just love it. I've had it for about 10 years and don't know how I managed without it, particularly when I'm on a ravioli marathon! I can crank out over 100 without getting blisters or needing help. it leaves both hands free to guide the dough.

here's a link to it. I got mine from Chef's catalog but I don't think they sell them anymore. I didn't check in Finer Kitchens to see if they carry them.

http://www.bizrate.com/pastamakers/villaware-108324-pasta-machine-motor--pid489133482/index__keyword--pasta+machine.html

 
I too have an old KA and just last Christmas got a pasta roller attachment for it. I really like..

..it because ONE person can do it without helping hands. I also have a counter top model that clamps and had used that for many years. The clamps often slipped and you needed a helper as two hands were not enough, one person feeds the dough in and rotates the crank and you need another person to catch the pasta as it comes out. I don't make pasta that often but I still am glad I got the KA attachment. BTW, I have read that the KA ravioli maker attachment wasn't such a great thing. I also own the KA pasta extruder and only used it once as the pasta was tough.

 
Another Global chef's knife and more cook books.

I already have one Global chef knife but it always seems to be in the disher - so i've figured that having two - or maybe three - would be perfect!! That way I can make a three course dinner without having to wash my one and only knife in between (I know, I'm lazy!)

I have also decided to cut back on kitchen STUFF! For years I collected every tool and gadget I could get my hands on. It was fun at the time. Not so much now. So I'm down sizing when it comes to kitchen gadgets - but cook books are NOT gadgets so I still want more of those. If I can choose which ones to get myself, that is.

Do you think Santa will find me a little difficult? smileys/wink.gif

 
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