Ateco SP16 Silpat Baking Mat

Silicone enhancement, for baking.

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Pro kitchen tools for the home chef, all under $10.

Cream Scones

The perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea.

Cheddar Biscuits

A light, cheesy version.

Winter 2006 Gift Guide

Give like you’ve never given before.

Does anyone know a good brand for pastry tips? So far, I know of Ateco and Wilton, but I’m not sure which is better for durability and quality. Are there any other brands that you can recommend? I want to build one good...

I prefer Ateco offset spatulas for applying icing. the keep your knuckles out of your work and allow you to get into corners easier. They also make the industry standard cake table, if you want to invest that amount of money. The...

I went to my local restaurant supply and bought ateco bags and tips and have had them for years with no problems. Richie

they get off work. Two more converts, I hope. There was a large selection of tips to choose from. I got the one I thought I would use the most. I also bought the Ateco clear disposable decorating bags (10 pags, 23 inches) They...

A #9 is a 1/2" inch, so you can use that. You don’t need a coupler to use a pastry bag. These sorts of Ateco tips are really made for larger professional pastry bags where you can just trim the end with scissors to...

and overcooked before the innards has a chance to cook properly. Lincoln/Wearever/Magicline/Ateco/Wilton is the standard, and the only brand I will use, either at home or work. Just make sure that you get one that has straight...

it as a splurge item. Places like Bed, Bath, and Beyond and Linens n Things carry a wider range of brands, but often not more “professional” brands (i.e. Ateco for baking supplies) or not as complete of a selection...

Also responding a bit late, but... http://www.beryls.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_201_37&products_id=3655 Ateco Aspic Cutters might do the trick, available in sets of various sizes. Here’s a butterfly set......

are also a good source for new techniques and decorating supplies. They run about ten bucks each. But after a few years, you tend to say, “Enough already!” I think my newest one is at least a decade old. Ateco is...