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I noticed the sign for East Bay Restaurant Supply in Oakland while riding the bus last Friday. Then it came up at dinner that night, so we had to make a visit on Saturday.
Since I was traveling, I could only lust after the stockpots big enough to make ox soup and the shiny cooktops and reach-ins. Even the whisks and potato mashers were available in Andre the Giant size.
I comforted my yearning with just a few things I could fit in my carry-on. A dozen little coffee spoons and wee forks, a serving spoon and a dough scraper. Shiny!
I love that potato masher. You could mash so much so fast. Your little forks are great also.
ReplyDeleteI'd need one of those oil-barrel-sized stockpots to mash in, though!
ReplyDeleteNext time you make a stealth visit to SF, head out to Clement Street to Kamei. I haven't been yet, but my pal Annie shops there for kitchen utensils and apparently it's cheap cheap cheap.
ReplyDeleteOooh, noted!
ReplyDeleteI just realized I need a garlic press. Well, want one. Usually I just mince it and then smash it a few times so it's nice and juicy.
Also a madeleine pan.
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