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January 10, 2008

My Bitchin' Kitchen

Here are some new toys I've gotten for my kitchen over the past several months:

Mario Batali Panini Grill & Press, Chianti
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Lodge Logic 5-Quart Pre-Seasoned Dutch Oven
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Circulon Elite 8- and 10-Inch Open Deep Skillets, 2-Pack
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Wine Table
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Triangle Serving Plates
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Three-Tier Serving Bowls
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Three-Tier Serving Trays
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I christened the panini pan recently during an afternoon of sandwich experimentation. I made ham & swiss panini with buttered Texas Toast, with French bread, and with a sandwich roll. The buttered bread didn't really work, because the bread stuck to the pan, broke open on the bottom, leaked melted cheese. The roll was also a bit too soft. I think the crustier French bread worked the best. Next time, I'll try getting the pan & lid really hot, wrapping the sandwich in foil, then letting it cook under the lid until it's done...no flipping, no sticking.

Look for Cuban sandwich recipes in the next month or so. I plan to make soups, stews, & even bread in the dutch oven, too!

2 comments:

  1. Cool, looks like you had a great holiday.

    Check out some of my kitchen gadget Christmas gifts.

    Sharona May
    http://birdfood-sharona.blogspot.com/

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  2. Anonymous2:25 PM

    hey kelly - would love to know where you got the three tired trays server - would be great for demos. like the blog!
    alison @ whizjam@comcast.net

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