Friday, December 5, 2008

Nutcracker

A nutcracker is a mechanical device for cracking nuts.

Tongs


Tongs are gripping and lifting tools. The tongs are the most-used cooking utensil when grilling, as they provide a way to move, rotate and turn the food with delicate precision.

Mixing Bowl

Mixing Bowl is a bowl used for mixing of ingredients.

Can Opener


A can opener (also known as a tin opener) is a device used to open metal cans.

Cutting Board

A cutting board is a durable board used to place material on to be cut. Most common is the kitchen cutting board for use preparing food, but other types exist for cutting raw materials such as leather or plastic. Kitchen cutting boards are often made of wood or plastic. There are also chopping boards made of glass, steel, marble or corian, which are easier to clean than wooden or plastic ones, but tend to damage knives.

Cheese Cloth

Cheesecloth is a loosewoven cotton cloth used in cheese making, such as to press cheese curds for poutine. Cheesecloth is also used in straining stocks and custards, bundling herbs, making tofu, and thickening yogurt.

Blender

A kitchen appliance used to mix ingredients or puree food. The term typically refers to a stationary, upright electrical device, which is to be distinguished from a hand-powered or electric mixer that may be used for similar purposes. The blending container can be made of glass, plastic,stainless steel, or porcelain, and often has graduated markings for approximate measuring purposes. At the top of the container is a lid to prevent ingredients from escaping during operation. At the bottom is a blade assembly, sometimes removable for cleaning purposes. In cases where the blades are removable, the container should have an o-ring between the body of the container and the base to seal the container and prevent the contents from leaking.The container rests upon a base that contains a motor for turning the blade assembly and has controls on its surface. Most modern blenders offer a number of possible speeds.

Egg Slicer


An egg slicer is a food preparation utensil used to slice peeled, hard-boiled eggs quickly and evenly. An egg slicer consists of a slotted dish for holding the egg and a hinged plate of wires or blades that can be closed to slice. Though primarily used for eggs, an egg slicer can also be used to uniformly slice soft fruits and vegetables like mushrooms or strawberries.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Meat Tenderizer Tool


A meat tenderizer is also known as a meat mallet, and is a product used for tenderizing slabs of meat in preparation for cooking the meat. Generally, it looks like a hammer with rows of small pyramid spikes on the ends. Tenderizing the meat with the mallet softens the fibers making the meat easier to chew. It is useful when preparing steak that is of low quality, and works well when broiling or frying the meat.

Egg Cutter


A small hand tool used to lop the top off of a soft boiled egg. To use, slide the round opening over the top of the egg (it is useful to have the egg seated in an egg cup). Squeeze the two finger rings together. Small "teeth" that are hidden inside the round opening crack through the egg shell. The top of the shell is then removed and the egg is ready to scoop out and eat.

Shears

These handy shears perform a variety of kitchen tasks from cutting twine and parchment to trimming fresh herbs and flowers. The durable stainless blades hold their sharpness, and detach for ease of cleaning.