Christine and Keiko each suggested a whisk. Unfortunately Sur La Table don't stock the brands they recommended, but I wanted to thank them both for the reminder - I needed a large whisk anyway. The one I bought was the largest at 14" and cost $11.95. A better sieve was another thing I was in desperate need of. This 7" one cost $12.95.
More reader recommendations that took my fancy. Joy suggested the Asian skimmer, a bargain at $7.95. Even better value was the Messermeister suggested by both Lindy and Kevin. It was reduced by 20% to $4.40 in the sale that Barbara kindly tipped me off about.
I know I could just use beans, but I choose to blame my bad pastry experiences on not having any proper pie weights. Now I have no excuse, this jarful cost $9.95. Although Fatemeh didn't enter the Utensibility Meme, I read about the $24.95 Kyocera Mandolin on her blog and I thought to myself, me me me, I want one too.
I am quite partial to scallopinis. Now I can pound the meat myself with this bargain beater that cost just $4.95. My friend 'P', swears by her turkey baster for making some of the most scrumptious roast potatoes I have ever eaten. Although she accidentally left her baster at my house, I think she is going to ask for it back soon. No problem, now I am prepared for its imminent departure with this new one, complete with cleaning brush, that cost $12.95.
My final purchase was a mystery item. Can you guess what it is?
PS. I have spent $119.35 so far from the $300 Sur La Table gift voucher my mum and dad kindly sent me for my birthday. $180.65 still left to go. The 'big' thing I was planning on buying yesterday wasn't available in-store so I think I am going to have to go online for the rest of my shopping spree. Thanks mum and dad!
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A silicon glove! or mat but to get hotstuff out of the stove :)
ReplyDeletesmarty pants :) !!
ReplyDeleteI always thought they look silly
but when I saw a petite one for lady-sized hands in shocking pink, how could I resist?
It resists - the heat- really well,but it is a bit cumberson. I squashed one of my cookies because of it, when I was turning them around in the oven.
The pink is definitely a step up from my blue! You know, when I first looked at the photo, it was like one of those magic eye things, I was staring at the negative space, and thinking it was a solid - so I was assuming you'd bought some sort of blade that was reflecting light!
ReplyDeletetara - that is funny - i see exactly what you mean - I didn't look at it that way before. But now it looks like a wierdo knife
ReplyDeleteYAY! I WIN I WIN :)
ReplyDeleteI was going to say in becksnposh pink too ;)
I so want one!
Matt's parents gave him one of those mandalins for his birthday a couple of years ago.
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic, but you have to be really aware to prevent finger zest!
Oh the tips I can give you on Sur La Table and products. Seriously! Just let me know if you want to hear about new and upcoming products coming out soon!
ReplyDeleteOh you just had too much fun, Sam! What a great post. And who but you could manage to entertain so many people with one $300 gift certificate?
ReplyDeleteOf course I now have a really, really long "want list" of things I never knew existed. . . Bet I'm not the only one either. Thanks so much for coming up with this wonderful idea (and for putting in all the handy links). And is Untensibility just the most clever name or what? I think so! : )
i thought it was a knife.
ReplyDeleteomg. i was looking and looking at that photo trying to see a glove...no dice.
it looks like a grapefruit knife - the kind that is serrated on both sides so you can cut around the fruit.
i need to see the entire thing! i don't see the glove!!!
Quick reply for Sarah
ReplyDeleteClick here to see the glove.
Ooo, that looks like a Smurf Chainsaw.
ReplyDeleteI'm really impressed with your ability to choose some really inexpensive goodies, I could not have done that. I alwasy wind up at the copper fry pan isle, sucker.
Biggles
Smurf chainsaw!!! LOL. I thought it was merely a Klingon bread knife.
ReplyDeleteSam: I know your parents' gift is for SLT, but do check out The Wok Shop for well-priced items (including a Chinese skimmer) here.
xxx
Hey Meg,
ReplyDeleteYeah, okay so you got a Thermapen. So what color did you get?
I am waiting for them to come out with a pink one. If the silicon glove is anything to go by - it's just a matter of time
ReplyDeleteHey Sam,
ReplyDeleteIs that a Hello Kitty Pink or a hot pink. If they come out with a HK pink, I'll have to buy another. Sigh.
Biggles
Pink is always an improvment.
ReplyDeleteYou did great on shopping Sam, and hahem hummm hem...When do you plan to try your hand at thoses beautiful tools?
Huhu
omg!
ReplyDeletedr. biggles of meathenge with HELLO KITTY PINK! LOOOOOL!
PLEASE tell me you have the hello kitty waffle maker that is not only pink with miss meow's face on it, but MAKES wakkles the shape of her head.
dr. b, you just made my day.
also, i still do not see HOW that picture in the post comes from the picture of the glove!
sarah - i will have to take another picture for you because
ReplyDeletethat was the original pic - i took it very close up - macro - I didn't crop it after.
i will try and do it at the weekend
but it is very close in on the ridges
You got an Orka! This makes me feel much better about only participating through comments - it still works! Very jealous of your pink - I got a blue set that came with two silicone hot pads at Costco. You know how much I love my Orkas, but yours are far more chic!
ReplyDeleteTeri - chic it maybe but not very graceful.
ReplyDeleteAny tips on how to be less clumsy when wearing my orka?
I ruined a perfectly good cookie with a big Orka thumbprint!
i also thought some alien knife, LOL. and then i thought -- hmmm, the pink could be solid -- something with shark teeth? but my brain stopped there. just be careful of any thin spots that still let heat through. eager to find out where you spend the rest of your money:)
ReplyDeleteSam, I've had similar problems with my blue (and not as chic) orkas - especially on items that are filled to the edge of the pan like lasagnas, cakes and the like. I don't know if there is a secret to grace in those things or not ... Even the mini-mitt doesn't allow for alot of movement.
ReplyDeleteHi Sam - I think you are doing great on your shopping. And I love the pink orka of course, I've only seen them in blue. (do you know that the 'real' one in Free Willy is called Keiko...). Can't wait to see other stuff!
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