Best made Mixer

The Best made Mixer?

That is a tough question! Why that is a tough question is because it depends on who you talk to. That is because some say "they are all the same" and some say "you get what you pay for". You can buy one of the best ones like a Kitchen Aid or a Cuisinart. But you can pay a pretty penny for them but you get what you pay for. If you make cookies by the dozen, bread by the loafs, or you like to have other options then they will be the best for you. If not, and you make those items once a year then a lesser priced one is for you, but watch the watts because you may want more power to make larger batches. Just a hand mixer will be another option for you.
If you want a Chef's opinion, [that's why you are here] the biggest bowl, and the most power is the best regardless of price. We recommend the two top brand ones because that is what we use in the kitchen. They are reliable, and take the abuse of everyday and all day use.

If you have any other questions on this please let us know.

Sincerely,

Chef Chat Cafe

Pizzelle maker

We have received a few questions on Pizzelle makers. Most of the questions are about how well do they work and if they are worth buying. The best answer for that is "it is up to you". What we mean by that is if you will use it go right ahead. If you buy a non-stick one you can have it for almost forever. They have a very unique purpose though. Most of them are just for ice cream cones, bowls, or cannolis. For the creative cook you can use this unique cookie for fruit possibly with a thick cream filling. For the way they work some of the best ones have different setting for how brown you want them. Other then that there is really no difference. If you have room on the counter or in the pantry, a Pizzelle make will make a great addition.

If you have any other questions on this product please let us know.

Sincerely,

Chef Chat Cafe

Good food Magazines

Dear Jodi,

We have received this question before so don't worry. There are quit a few to choose from. You first have to decide what you want from the magazine. Do you want basic food or do you want gourmet food, or do you want food plus wine? For basic ones the best are, Easy Home Cooking, Simple & Delicious, and even your favorite celebrity one's will work out good.

For you up scale one's some of the best are Saveur, Bon Appetit, or even Gourmet will work out just fine. Just watch out for the fancy ones they can be costly but they are well worth the cost.

If you are looking for one that has more than just food our suggestions are, Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, or Wine Spectator which is costly but it is the best when it comes to the wine world.

Now if you want every detail about food and we mean every detail you best one to go with is Cook's Illustrated. It is very technical but easy to read and has some good ideas but be ready to learn about the food world.

To purchase these the best bet is to go through the Internet most of the time, shop around and find the best $.

If you have any other questions on this please let us know.

Sincerely,

Chef Chat Cafe