Where's a good place to buy cooking utensils? (1 Viewer)

[Matt Everett]

Ok, this is nowhere near as interesting as the great coax vs. optical cable debate, but here goes...

Where, either online or B&M, are good places to buy cooking utensils? I've been living on my own for a while now, and I'm tired of TV dinners. I have most of the basics, but I need stuff like a whisk, a garlic press, some pots and pans, spices and so on.

For example, I don't have to have the $15 Italian-made garlic press, but I want to make sure I'm buying stuff that will work well and last a long time. I am looking for opinions on good deals and good products.

Many thanks,

Matt

 

[Kirk Gunn]

You typically pay top dollar for good utensils, but they are worth it in longevity.
Check out www.PCD.Com for some decent pricing on Cutlery. I have a set of Wusthoff's, but my neighbor (gourmet-wannabe) got a set of Global knives here and loves 'em. Shipping is expensive for small orders though....
Search HTF for cutlery, there was a thread a couple months ago with some great links.

 

[Brian Perry]

For example, I don't have to have the $15 Italian-made garlic press, but I want to make sure I'm buying stuff that will work well and last a long time.

Buy the one from Zyliss (Switzerland) for $15 and you'll have a garlic press that you'll use constantly and it will last you your whole lifetime.

 

[Max Knight]

Hi Matt,

I have found Bed Bath & Beyond to be a good B&M retailer. Online, Cutleryandmore.com has good prices.

A word of advice: buy a good knife. If you only get one knife, get an 8" chefs knife from a good manufacturer (Wusthof, Global, Henckel). It may run about $80 or so, but you will have it for years and it will never let you down.

I'd also suggest that you try to get a decent cookset. You don't have to go all out and get Allclad or something, but get a set that feels nice (not cheap and light). Macy's often has good sales on this type of stuff (you can order online I believe).

As for random stuff, I've found OXO Goodgrips makes great products (wonderful can openers, good dish scrubbers, very nice tongs, etc.).

Have fun cooking!

-Max

 

[Scooter]

I did my kitchen at dollar stores, Odd Job and Linens and Things. Depending on where you live..places like Dollar General, Family Dollar, etc, can save you a LOT of money.

Thing with Odd Job..name brand stuff CHEAP! They buy close outs and stuff. And last but not least..Lechters is going out of business..BIG savings there!

 

[Chad Isaacs]

If you have an outlet mall near by,look for a kitchen store there.I have found alot of good stuff there

 

[Kendal Kirk]

At many malls you can find 'The Rolling Pin'. They are a specialty retailer, yet are not overpriced for fine utensiles and specialty items. Their Strudal Cake coffee is also great!!!!

 

[Jason Merrick]

Don't know if you have a Lechter's in a mall near you, but if so check them out in a hurry... they are going out of business and have a huge clearance in the works... everything is discounted, most 50% or more. Some really great deals available.

 

[Kelley_B]

Target.