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Questions tagged [utensils]

Implements used for cooking (e.g. whisk, spatula), serving (e.g. ladle), or eating (e.g. forks, spoons).

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Soup 'fork' source

So, this is more a question about food etiquette/trivia than cooking, but this community seemed to be the closest fit. Is there a specialized fork-like utensil that was used for soup in western high-society scenarios, or are you aware of a fictional…
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Essenial cookware/utensils to buy from scratch for sustanence in the US?

I am a guy from India going to settle in the US(Houghton, MI) for higher education for a period of 2 years. I have been bombarded by a variety of stereotypes for cooking (You won't get this and that in the US, etc). Since my university is located in…
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How to safely reuse scissors used to open food packaging multiple days in a row?

I often have to resort to prepared food from the local supermarket for a number of consecutive days because my parents are on vacation. This food is sealed in vacuum bags and usually requires 3-5 minutes in the microwave depending on the type of…
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What is the best way to build a kitchen knife collection?

I am in the process of upgrading my kitchen hardware. First thing's first: I need a better set of knives than what I currently have. Rather than breaking the bank by buying a whole set without knowing what any individual knife does, I would like to…
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What is the best utensil kit for the cost?

Ideally I would like a set to build a kitchen around. Knives and the most vital and commonly used utensils. The best kit relative to it's price, and not leaving out important things like varied spatulas, whisks, spoons and other vital implements.…
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Is there any dessert that needs a knife?

A friend of mine told me that there is no dessert that needs a knife to eat. I'm sure that this is not true, but I can't find a good example in the Internet. So is there any dessert that needs a knife to eat? And if yes, what kind of dessert?
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How to prevent the silver utensils from tarnishing?

What causes silver utensils to tarnish and how to prevent that?
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Can I use a terracotta pot to bake a pie?

I have cooked many casseroles in a large terracotta pot with great results. Can I bake a pie in a terracota pot in an electric oven. Can the pot take the high temprature that shortcrust or puff pastry needs?
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Should I throw away my pan if I accidentally melt plastic on it?

I have a pan/wok that I use for toasting flatbreads. Yesterday, I placed it in my cupboard while it was still hot and it accidentally touched a plastic bag full of salt. The plastic immediately melted off and stuck to the pan. I was able to peel…
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Use of traditional copper sauteuse pans

I have been given a set of very thick and heavy tinned copper sauteuse pans, 5 in all, ranging from large down to small. I have no idea what they are used for. They don't come with lids but I have copper lids with gunmetal handles that came with a…
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Utensils for stir frying ground beef

I stir fry a pound of ground beef on a stove-top pan (made of ceramic titanium) on a daily basis. That is my "cereal" meal. I use a spatula and a second one that looks like a large spoon (all nylon) to do this. But is there an ideal…
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What do you call these long spoons?

In this video the cook uses a really nifty long spoon. What would you call such a thing and where would be the best bet to purchase one? I'm pretty certain the spoon is long because you cannot get too close to the industrial burners used in that…
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Why does Marco Pierre White use a spatula instead of a Soup Ladle?

https://youtu.be/yeg67jnZozU I usually use a soup ladle when making soup. I see Marco using a spatula when making his soup in the linked video. Why is that? I get that plastic utensils are preferred when using non stick cookware so not to scratch…
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