top 10 epicurean essentials

Food for Thought:

Food experts say that having the right gadget can help even the novice cook. Here’s a list of the top 10 kitchen tools you should have on hand:

1. an 8-inch chef’s knife

2. a garlic press

3. a vegetable peeler

4. a grater or zester

5. a kitchen timer

6. a plastic or stainless steel colander

7. a plastic or wooden cutting board

8. an instant-read food thermometer

9. thick potholders or oven mitts

10. a spatula, whisk or wooden spoon

Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune Food Section, June 8, 2004.

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