I am looking for a tool (other than a small can w/ top and bottom removed) to create the perfect tuna or salmon tartare (1 reply, last updated by MakingSense June 24, 2007)

“Tongs, spoons, fancy graters” is all over the map. For tongs and spoons, I’d go to Goodwill. No kidding. No point in going crazy here, although I think tongs are one of the most underrated kitchen tools ever.... (10 replies, last updated by Ganache March 7, 2004)

I want to buy bar tools (shaker, strainer, etc.) and would prefer some that are a bit unusual to the ones available at Crate & Barrel, Williams-Sonoma, etc. Are there shops in the Boston area that I should check out? I prefer to... (4 replies, last updated by michael silvers November 18, 2009)

http://www.barstools.net/booze_death/ Although I can’t help but think some people might take it as a challenge rather than a warning. (10 replies, last updated by Dave in the basement September 23, 2009)

My question about Ohio buckeyes has spawned a separate question about dipping tools. I’m thinking about trying those for dipping these buckeyes, but realize I don’t know how the different tools are used. There are... (6 replies, last updated by rainey June 8, 2009)

fyi for bookmarking: http://plantanswers.tamu.edu/publications/vegetabletravelers/index.html (0 replies, last updated by alkapal December 4, 2008)

razor-thin slices. So what tool do you use to shave asparagus? (8 replies, last updated by David A. Goldfarb May 11, 2009)

my mom has some tools of the trade stuff. I’m not sure if it’s Belgique or not (they are nonstick pieces.) Anyway, they’re functional, but they aren’t my favorite pieces in the kitchen. (3 replies, last updated by chuckl January 24, 2009)

I have one of those hand held squeezers where you cut the lemon/lime in half and put it cut side down in the bowl and then squeeze the handles. There is no other tool that will extract as much of the juice as this tool. Mine... (13 replies, last updated by bnemes3343 January 13, 2009)

't letting anyone else touch, let alone sharpen, any of his beautiful handmade chef’s knives.) Maybe it’s just me, but I think knowing how to maintain your tools is an important part of knowing how to use them.... (14 replies, last updated by 27dogs May 8, 2008)

BBQ shop and they will have decent tools at a reasonable price – if you do decide on a charcaol grill other than the Weber Performer – invest in a charcoal starter – you can have a fire ready in 15-20 minutes (3 replies, last updated by HaagenDazs November 21, 2006)

In her typical fashion, rworange was ahead of the pack and had started to use the Places tool to build out a FAQ for some of the common questions on the SF Bay Area board. That’s why I posted this question to find out what... (21 replies, last updated by jane August 24, 2007)

When I’m exploring a neighborhood, I often find myself, with no knowledge of the area, searching in vain for the major commercial strips in an area. I might walk the length of brooklyn’s 7th ave, for instance, only to... (0 replies, last updated by Boots January 22, 2006)

I have a small (3-1/2" diameter) mortar and pestle (marble? granite? not sure; bought it in Chinatown). Whenever I try to crush something it flies all over the place. Needed to do this this morning to season a pork roast. Recipe... (5 replies, last updated by Quine December 27, 2006)

I got a gift certificate to Hida Tool and bought a chef’s knife recently. A very nice knife—very light compared to my other knives. What’s the difference between a japanese knife and some of the german ones,... (8 replies, last updated by jimtak November 4, 2006)