Ultrex 8-Piece Cutlery Set

We believe in sharing the joys of deeply discounted daily deals with as many people as possible. We erect no barriers to purchase on the grounds of race, color, creed, language, sexual orientation, national origin, personal hygiene, Cubs fandom, or other. But we must make one exception in the case of this Ultrex 8-Piece Cutlery Set: we regret that we cannot sell this item to serial killers.

Those of you who do not hear voices compelling you to murder will receive six different knives, ranging from a 3.5” paring knife to an 8” chef’s knife, all with stainless steel blades and handles. They’re ideal for use in your kitchen, not alongside some lonely highway up in the hills somewhere. Throw in a pair of kitchen shears and a knife block for safe storage, and you’ve got yourself one nifty little knife set – unless, of course, you’re a kill-crazed psychopath. If you are, please don’t order this Ultrex 8-Piece Cutlery Set.

Warranty: 90 day Woot

Includes:

• 3-1/2” paring knife
• 4-1/2” tomato knife
• 5-1/2” utility knife
• 6” boning knife
• 8” bread knife
• 8” chef’s knife
• Kitchen shears
• Knife block

Original Source: http://www.woot.com/Blog/BlogEntry.aspx?BlogEntryId=2454

How to set up your first kitchen

May turning into June means many things, one of which is graduation. Whether the graduate in your life is graduating from high school and will be off in the fall to start college somwhere far away from home, or graduating from college and about to embark on "real life," no doubt he or she will setting up a "first kitchen."

Heidi Swanson received a letter from a reader of her food blog, 101 Cookbooks, that asked her how to set up a first kitchen, and rather than answering it herself, Heidi opened it up to her other readers. Some of the commenters pointed to other resources, like Mark Bittman's recent NY Times article about a No-frills Kitchen, and a Consumerist post about outfitting a kitchen with a budget. Most of the 150+ commenters have good tips, ranging from a basic pot and pan, cook's knife, and even what types of spices to have in the pantry.

If you're putting together a graduation gift, kitchen stuff might be great idea.

Original Source: http://www.slashfood.com/2007/05/27/how-to-set-up-your-first-kitchen/

Kitchen Knife Usage Techniques: Keep Your Fingers Intact

Alright, I’ll admit it. I have, on more than one occasion, taken off a part of my finger as I was whipping up what I was sure was going to be a fantastic meal. While finely dicing a yellow onion, I sliced the tip of my index finger in the process. The frantic race to the bathroom for disinfectant and a band-aid put a bit of a damper on the meal. I have also had unfortunate incidents with a serrated knife and a loaf of French bread, a paring knife and a potato, and one very bad time with a cheese grater.

You are probably thinking that I should be relieved of my cooking duties and kept at least 10 feet from all cutting utensils everywhere. I’d like to think that I am a strange, one time case but the real fact is that we all make unfortunate errors while working in the kitchen because we don’t use our knives properly. I found a great tutorial for the proper way to hold and use your kitchen knife sets so that you can avoid such unpleasantness as gouging your fingers.

The Cooking Enthusiast Web site provides How-To Guides and one specifically on Basic Knife Techniques. Take a look and practice. It will save you the Neosporin and embarrassment later.

Original source: http://www.lightsandknives.com/blog/kitchen-knife-usage-techniques-keep-your-fingers-intact-2007-05-09

Ronco's Showtime Six Star + Cutlery 25-Piece Set

Ronco's Showtime Six Star + Series 25-Piece Cutlery Set is the ultimate in performance, quality and durability. This set contains all the quality stainless steel knives you will ever use in your kitchen! Each Six Star Showtime knife is made of the best high carbon stainless steel and features full tang, impact-resistant riveting. This 25-piece set includes: 22 knives, carving fork, poultry shears and a knife sharpener plus a Free solid flavor injector. Use it to inject nuts, herbs, olives (and just about anything else you can think of) into ham, lamb, pork and pastries. Best of all the knives come with a Free Replacement Guarantee for Life! Making the Ronco Showtime Six Star + Cutlery Set a perfect addition to any kitchen.

Original Source: http://asseenontvnetwork.blogspot.com/2007/02/roncos-showtime-six-star-cutlery-25.html