SC - Looking for guidance

[Elaine Koogler]

Where can one acquire the welding gloves?  I'm really tired of purchasing pot
holders that look reliable, then burning the *^%$# out of my hands!

Kiri

Black Jade wrote:

> >Since I know for sure that I'm interested in pursuing this and can commit
> >now to acquiring things I need, what books and equipment does everyone
> >consider to be a "must have" item to use themselves. Conversely, what should
> >I stay away from so I don't waste my time or money heading in the wrong
> >direction(yes, I have a copy of "Fabulous Feasts" but it was a gift!).If I'm
> >going to do this at all, I'd rather start out right and not do it over........
>
> A must have is enthusiasm, a good set of sharp knives, a large apron, A
> large pot for cooking large amounts of soups/stews.  For me, my long
> handled wooden spoon and wire whisk set are included.  Long handled wooden
> spoons are good for stirring, mixing, beating and whacking people over the
> knuckles when they do something REALLY bad like not washing their hands
> before picking something up to prepare.  The whisks are indisposable for
> sauce making.  My set rages form HUGE things for whisking pots of the stuff
> for events, all the way down to tiny things good for whisking a taster of a
> sauce in a cup when I first redact a recipe or want to se what it tastes
> like.  If you're pressed for money, one medium sized whisk works well for
> all jobs though.
> I also recommend welding gloves, that go all the way up to your elbows.
> Made of good, thick leather.
>
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