ZWT 8 ~ La Batterie de Cuisine Challenge

[lazyme]

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This Challenge showcases the Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances Forum




Start Date: July 20

End Date: July 31 deadline midnight Zaar Time

Player Limit: 3 per team
Points: 5 (per person for a possible 15)
Challenge Type: Individual Non-Cooking


For hundreds of years, great French cooks have produced exceptional results with a fairly limited collection of equipment. They have relied on whisks for beating, spatulas for folding, spoons for stirring, heavy copper pots for excellent distribution of heat, and rolling pins to shape dough. The chef's and paring knives are essential in the French kitchen. And because bread is a frequent addition to many meals, a serrated bread knife is also common.

The term "la batterie de cuisine" is French for a range of kitchen tools needed to create complete meal courses. This includes basic cooking items like bowls, knives, cutting boards, appliances, as well as specialized tools like baking pans, mandolines, and pastry utensils. There are, of course, many specialty kitchen tools that have also become commonplace for cooking French cuisine. To name only a few:





• A mandoline is used to precisely cut vegetables in perfect, uniform shapes, including slices, julienne cuts, or waffle cuts.

• A Chinoise is a conical strainer used for making perfectly smooth soups and sauces.

• A lame is a small tool with a razor-sharp blade at one end, used for slashing cuts into risen bread dough just before it goes into the oven.

• A rolling croissant cutter speeds up the process of cutting the dough to the right shape.

• A mezzaluna is a knife consisting of a single or double curved blade with a handle on each end. It is often used for chopping herbs or very large single blade versions are sometimes used for pizza or pesto.

• And other equipment has evolved for specialized purposes: molds for mousses, flans, terrines, and pates, plates and tongs for serving escargot, slicers for truffles, peelers for chestnuts, etc. The list is too long to list here.


As in most aspects of their lives, the French love quality over quantity. A French woman would rather choose one perfect silver charm bracelet over a whole armful of cheap plastic ones. She would also choose durable kitchen utensils the same way.


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For this challenge, you are being given a virtual gift certificate for $500. You can shop virtually on the internet to ‘buy’ any kitchen gadgets and utensils that you would love to have in your own kitchen. Please post a list of the gadgets that you bought, approximate cost, and why you chose these particular items.

Please remember to:
~ Post your completion in this thread. Include your team name and banner.

Happy Shopping!

“I think every woman should have a blowtorch.”
-- Julia Child

[lazyme]

Scoreboard

- completed

Bistro Babes Status - Completed 15 points
1. Charlotte J - pg 5
2. Midwest Maven - pg 6
3. K9 Owned - - pg 6

The Wild Bunch Status - Completed 15 points
1. Debbie R. - pg 1
2. gailanng - pg 1
3. katew - pg 4

Diners, Winers and Chives Status - Completed 15 points
1. Celticevergreen - pg 4
2. Bonnie G #2 - pg3
3. threeovens - pg 5

Om Nom Nommers Status - Completed 15 points
1. AlainaF - pg 3
2. JackieOhNo! - pg 3
3. Jostlori - pg 5

Jammin' Jazzberries Status - Completed 15 points
1. bigbadbrenda - pg 2
2. Elainiemay - pg 2
3. Dienia B. - pg 4

The Fearless Red Dragons Status - Completed 15 points
1. Baby Kato - pg 3
2. Queen Dana - pg 4
3. Lavender Lynn - pg 5

Chefs Gone Wild Status - Completed 15 points
1. Annacia - pg 1
2. twissis - pg 3
3. Elmotoo - pg 4

Lively Lemon Lovelies Status - Completed 15 points
1. Chocolatl - pg 2
2. Cadillacgirl - pg 1
3. magpie diner - pg 5

The Herbaceous Curvaceous Honeys Status - Completed 15 points
1. Studentchef - pg 3
2. FloridaNative - pg 3
3. Dreamer in Ontario - pg 6

[lazyme]

[Debbie R.]

I will do this challenge for my team.

[Debbie R.]

1. A Kitchenaid professional mixer. I think this could make alot of tasks so much easier. I only have an old hand mixer in the kitchen now. This costs $450
http://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-KP26M1XNP-Professional-Series-6-Quart/dp/B0002Y5X9W/ref=cm_srch_res_rpli_1

2. A quality cast iron dutch oven. You can cook practically anything in a good, heavy dutch oven. Considering how often we lose electricity in Columbus, Ohio, I should probably have outdoor cooking equipment and start gathering wood. No, I'm not kidding. $50
http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Logic-Pre-Seasoned-2-Quart-Dutch/dp/B00063RX0Q/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hg_5

[gailanng]

I'd like to sign up for this challange.

[Chocolatl]

I will do this for our team.

[lazyme]

Debbie R. wrote:


1. A Kitchenaid professional mixer. I think this could make alot of tasks so much easier. I only have an old hand mixer in the kitchen now. This costs $450
http://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-KP26M1XNP-Professional-Series-6-Quart/dp/B0002Y5X9W/ref=cm_srch_res_rpli_1

2. A quality cast iron dutch oven. You can cook practically anything in a good, heavy dutch oven. Considering how often we lose electricity in Columbus, Ohio, I should probably have outdoor cooking equipment and start gathering wood. No, I'm not kidding. $50
http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Logic-Pre-Seasoned-2-Quart-Dutch/dp/B00063RX0Q/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hg_5

Thank you! Those are great useful gadgets to have!

[gailanng]

Below are my selections for Le Batterie de Cuisine:



http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&sku=14742255 $14.99 My purchase of Madeleine Pan would make the perfect tea cakes and being it’s non-stick, would ensure easy release.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&sku=13123985 $69.99 A good Mandoline Slicer is worth it’s value to produce julienne slices in several widths and thickness.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=16301809 $19.99 The French Press will impress guest with delicious coffee and tea drinks

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=10569044 $9.99 The gently tapered ends of the French Rolling Pin is designed to roll pastries with a smoother finish.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=17508393 19.99 The French Bread Pan is essential to the French kitchen for the crusty baguette.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=17164635 $54.99 Every kitchen needs a French sauté pan. A 10 or 12 inch size is perfect for sauteeing to bring out the flavors of all things of, what else, French!

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=16846112 $29.99 Soup tureens keeps the French onion soup warm from kitchen to table.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000R2ZY3O/ref=asc_df_B000R2ZY3O2101879/?tag=becomcom00469-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B000R2ZY3O&linkCode=asn $279.95 The pièce de résistance is the all-purpose French chef’s knife. The workhorse of the French kitchen.

All pieces for a grand total just under $500.00 USA.

[FloridaNative]

FloridaNative signing up for this challenge to represent the Herbaceous Curveceous Honeys...

FN

[Cadillacgirl]

I LOVE kitchen gadgets!! Here's my list of fantabulous new thinga-majiggers I would buy!!

1. A cool whipped cream dispenser - I know I can whip it but this is so much more fun! We had one when I worked in a restaurant as a student and it is fun fun fun!! Of course, need some extra gas canisters to keep it going

$69.95 for the dispenser + $10.95 for the chargers


2. A Ben and Jerry's ice cream lock - no more missing Chunky Monkey!

$6.64


3. This digital scale and mixing bowl all in one! Will make using the cookbooks I bought in the UK so much easier - Nigella cupcakes, here I come!

$29.99 (had to convert it from pounds)


4. A Zoku popsicle maker - in the middle of summer, who can wait hours for them to freeze when I could have popsicles in 7 minutes?!?

$69.99


5. In Spain, I fell in love with Iberico Ham, so of course, I need an Iberian ham holder!

$75


6. Obviously, being in Spain, I also fell in love with paella so I need a super Paella burner with a nice big pan for parties!

$148 for the burner and $46.40 for the pan


7. And last, probably because we`ve had such a friggin`hot summer, I am wishing I had this retro slushie machine

$39.10



For a grand total of $496.02!

[lazyme]

gailanng wrote:
Below are my selections for Le Batterie de Cuisine:



http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&sku=14742255 $14.99 My purchase of Madeleine Pan would make the perfect tea cakes and being it’s non-stick, would ensure easy release.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&sku=13123985 $69.99 A good Mandoline Slicer is worth it’s value to produce julienne slices in several widths and thickness.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=16301809 $19.99 The French Press will impress guest with delicious coffee and tea drinks

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=10569044 $9.99 The gently tapered ends of the French Rolling Pin is designed to roll pastries with a smoother finish.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=17508393 19.99 The French Bread Pan is essential to the French kitchen for the crusty baguette.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=17164635 $54.99 Every kitchen needs a French sauté pan. A 10 or 12 inch size is perfect for sauteeing to bring out the flavors of all things of, what else, French!

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=16846112 $29.99 Soup tureens keeps the French onion soup warm from kitchen to table.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000R2ZY3O/ref=asc_df_B000R2ZY3O2101879/?tag=becomcom00469-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B000R2ZY3O&linkCode=asn $279.95 The pièce de résistance is the all-purpose French chef’s knife. The workhorse of the French kitchen.

All pieces for a grand total just under $500.00 USA.

Looks like you got your money's worth! Thanks!

[Annacia]

La Batterie de Cuisine Challenge By Annacia, Chefs gone WILD!

The most amazing thing happened. This morning a courier delivered a 500.00 gift certificate from an anonymous friend!! Who does this kind of thing? Not being one to look a gift horse in the mouth I immediately went shopping. Oh my gosh, the entire world in available on line but I decided to concentrate on my kitchen because thats where I live!

I've always wanted a pot rack. Whats not to love about having your best loved and most used items just hanging there waiting for you to grab them at a moments inspiration! After browsing around I settled on a wonderful wall mount rack that will hold many things from pots and pans to towels and even favorite spice and herb jars on the top (along with my well loved chocolate goodies cookbook )

Hi-Lite Leaf Black Leather Wall Mounted Pot Rack. Price $340.00


Well, that took a big bite out of my gift certificate! Thats ok, with the bigger ticket item taken care of I can play now. Mmmmm, what goodies can I find?
Oooooo, I know, a French Press Pot. Always wanted to try one of these
Bodum Chambord French Press Coffee Maker. Price $40.00


I deeply love chocolate and for me it's a special treat that I indulge in seldom although I do make things for DH and family and look what I found!! I can play with this very happily and maybe even end up with some pro looking creations.

Chocolate Dipping Forks. Price $20.00


And because sometimes I just don't want to drag out the food pro and all of it's kit I'd really enjoy one of these.
Calphalon Gadgets Precision Mandoline Slicer. Price $95.00


RATS! I only have $5.00 left *sigh*. Thats enough to head to the coffee shop thats only 2 blocks away (NOT Starbucks) and enjoy a mocha delight coffee while I tell everyone there about my good fortune and send silent thank yous to my unknown benefactor as I look forward to putting my wonderful new (and long awaited) items of kitchen happiness to use.
Thank you, whoever you are.

[lazyme]

Annacia wrote:


La Batterie de Cuisine Challenge By Annacia, Chefs gone WILD!

The most amazing thing happened. This morning a courier delivered a 500.00 gift certificate from an anonymous friend!! Who does this kind of thing? Not being one to look a gift horse in the mouth I immediately went shopping. Oh my gosh, the entire world in available on line but I decided to concentrate on my kitchen because thats where I live!

I've always wanted a pot rack. Whats not to love about having your best loved and most used items just hanging there waiting for you to grab them at a moments inspiration! After browsing around I settled on a wonderful wall mount rack that will hold many things from pots and pans to towels and even favorite spice and herb jars on the top (along with my well loved chocolate goodies cookbook )

Hi-Lite Leaf Black Leather Wall Mounted Pot Rack. Price $340.00


Well, that took a big bite out of my gift certificate! Thats ok, with the bigger ticket item taken care of I can play now. Mmmmm, what goodies can I find?
Oooooo, I know, a French Press Pot. Always wanted to try one of these
Bodum Chambord French Press Coffee Maker. Price $40.00


I deeply love chocolate and for me it's a special treat that I indulge in seldom although I do make things for DH and family and look what I found!! I can play with this very happily and maybe even end up with some pro looking creations.

Chocolate Dipping Forks. Price $20.00


And because sometimes I just don't want to drag out the food pro and all of it's kit I'd really enjoy one of these.
Calphalon Gadgets Precision Mandoline Slicer. Price $95.00


RATS! I only have $5.00 left *sigh*. Thats enough to head to the coffee shop thats only 2 blocks away (NOT Starbucks) and enjoy a mocha delight coffee while I tell everyone there about my good fortune and send silent thank yous to my unknown benefactor as I look forward to putting my wonderful new (and long awaited) items of kitchen happiness to use.
Thank you, whoever you are.

What a wonderful shopping trip you had!

And even some spare change for.............

[lazyme]

Cadillacgirl wrote:


I LOVE kitchen gadgets!! Here's my list of fantabulous new thinga-majiggers I would buy!!

1. A cool whipped cream dispenser - I know I can whip it but this is so much more fun! We had one when I worked in a restaurant as a student and it is fun fun fun!! Of course, need some extra gas canisters to keep it going

$69.95 for the dispenser + $10.95 for the chargers


2. A Ben and Jerry's ice cream lock - no more missing Chunky Monkey!

$6.64


3. This digital scale and mixing bowl all in one! Will make using the cookbooks I bought in the UK so much easier - Nigella cupcakes, here I come!

$29.99 (had to convert it from pounds)


4. A Zoku popsicle maker - in the middle of summer, who can wait hours for them to freeze when I could have popsicles in 7 minutes?!?

$69.99


5. In Spain, I fell in love with Iberico Ham, so of course, I need an Iberian ham holder!

$75


6. Obviously, being in Spain, I also fell in love with paella so I need a super Paella burner with a nice big pan for parties!

$148 for the burner and $46.40 for the pan


7. And last, probably because we`ve had such a friggin`hot summer, I am wishing I had this retro slushie machine

$39.10



For a grand total of $496.02!

What a great shopping trip!

I especially love that paella burner. How fun!