Equipment-wise, I have to agree with your caution with a pressure cooker. I don’t even own one. I am also squeamish about my mandolin. I’m afraid I’ll cut off a finger. I just traded my terrifying...

and they just keep coming. I also love my garlic press. Yes, its a bit of a hassle to clean, but it keeps the garlic smell off my hands and chopping board. I have the zyliss, (had an Oxo and broke it within the first 3 months of...

It was a chowhound Christmas for me! I received a new cutting board, some excellent chef knives, and an Oxo mandoline. Santa knows me well.

. I personally have small metal clothing hanger/hooks that I hang an OXO clip which has a rubberized hole. The rubber keeps the clip hanging on the hook when I’m drying my hands, but you can also easily remove it to change...

I’m no Bittman, but I can still answer most of those questions. First, get the oxo v-slicer. For 30 bucks you get something that is still rated as one of the best ones on the market and its way cheaper and easier to store...

Street, but try to get a seat upstairs. Best for Yakitori and Sake is Bincho on the 2nd floor of the Oxo Tower on the South Bank. Sakura on Hanover St is ok. Japan-Centre is ok, service usually lacking. For Sushi, Edokko on Red...

) with frozen veg (carrots were the cheapest) and OXO gravy. Soups, particularly bean soups and lentil soups, will be a live-saver for you. Make a big batch of split pea and barley soup (split peas, barley, water or stock,...

to me. As an aside, lucky me, a few days ago I happened to see a re-run of a Jacques & Julia episode where Jacques demonstrated his technique for peeling tomatoes. No dipping in hot water for him! He takes his trusty OXO peeler...

I do. Despite my (relative) youth and (self-proclaimed) virility, I have arthritis in both hands. It kind of sucks, but even with my wimpy thumbs there isn’t a jar lid or a screw cap made that will stand up to this:...

ergonomically designed kitchen gadgets. We especially like OXO. And when we go out to eat, I try to call ahead when I can to get a lay of the land and fortunately don’t remember many seating issues. We’ve owned...