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By Kalila 2015-04-05 15:30:09  
Artemicion said: »
Eh, the dilemma is I'm not as much a cook as I'd like to be, and I'm not really sure what pieces are necessary for my (minimalistic) needs. Hence the concept behind this catch-all block set.
I rather just cheaply cover all my bases and get a better understanding of what works best for what and move onto higher grade pieces from there.
Chef Knife, Paring Knife, Serrated Knife, Boning Knife (optional but nice), and a Honing Steel to go along with those 4.
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By Artemicion 2015-04-05 15:30:45  
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Where should I go for lunch today huh?

I say find a local dive or hole-in-the-wall that holds it's own municipal reputation.
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By Asura.Ackeronll 2015-04-05 15:32:48  
Never under estimate a good steak knife. They can be used for everything.
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By Kalila 2015-04-05 15:33:36  
Yes, but to keep to the basics I would say those 3/4 above are your basic requirements.
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By Artemicion 2015-04-05 15:33:50  
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Artemicion said: »
Eh, the dilemma is I'm not as much a cook as I'd like to be, and I'm not really sure what pieces are necessary for my (minimalistic) needs. Hence the concept behind this catch-all block set.
I rather just cheaply cover all my bases and get a better understanding of what works best for what and move onto higher grade pieces from there.
Chef Knife, Paring Knife, Serrated Knife, Boning Knife (optional but nice), and a Honing Steel to go along with those 4.

Chef for general slicing, chopping, etc.
Paring for fruits and veggies or other tight corners.
Bread knife for obvious reasons.
Utility knife for smaller jobs that doesn't warrant the size of a chef's.
And I guess the rest would just be steak knives... Though I am somewhat interested in the "partoku" and "santoku" style knives. Not sure what they're for in particular.
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By Artemicion 2015-04-05 15:35:39  
On an unrelated note: Super excited about getting tickets to see Little Dragon.
I think I might have a celeb crush on Yukimi Nagano.

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By Kalila 2015-04-05 15:37:44  
I still think the block set is just a bunch of lower quality junk. Yes, you might not be a "chef", but you are paying a premium for a set, and a block, that you might replace in the future.

I think buying a few good quality (quality to me does not mean the most expensive) knives as you need them is better, and if you want a block later down the line, you're able to buy a higher quality block that looks better as well.
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By Anna Ruthven 2015-04-05 15:38:53  
K-dawg!
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By Cerberus.Bloodbathboy 2015-04-05 15:43:18  
I stuff for my kitchen all the time. Just never use any of it, lol. At least my kitchen is always clean.
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By Artemicion 2015-04-05 15:49:49  
Kalila said: »
I still think the block set is just a bunch of lower quality junk. Yes, you might not be a "chef", but you are paying a premium for a set, and a block, that you might replace in the future.

I think buying a few good quality (quality to me does not mean the most expensive) knives as you need them is better, and if you want a block later down the line, you're able to buy a higher quality block that looks better as well.

I agree. However, based on my current lifestyle, and lack of experience and skill in the kitchen, I think even a shitty block set will suffice for now at least up until I gain more experience and use in the kitchen enough to warrant the need to upgrade. If $60 gets my work done up until then and the understanding of what works and what doesn't then that's perfectly fine.
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By Valefor.Prothescar 2015-04-05 15:52:18  
what a bad day for my throat to hurt




also gg balmung

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By Chu Chu 2015-04-05 16:05:48  
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By Artemicion 2015-04-05 16:07:39  
That reminds me, need to go spray paint my extra eggs so they're nice and shiny gold :3
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By Ohji Lunartail 2015-04-05 16:22:54  
Managed to get the week of June 23rd off
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By Artemicion 2015-04-05 16:24:18  
***, I forgot to preorder. Does it come with a mega collectors edition full of useless awesomeness?
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By Ohji Lunartail 2015-04-05 16:27:00  
A statue of a dragoon on the dragon mount you will get ingame, and other things
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By Valefor.Sehachan 2015-04-05 16:36:36  
Watched Maleficent, dunno why so many people give it ***. Aside from Angelina's awkward cheekbones it was a good movie.
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By Cerberus.Bloodbathboy 2015-04-05 16:38:49  
Think I am going to stay in and order Chinese today. Tired, lol.
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By Cerberus.Bloodbathboy 2015-04-05 16:45:32  
Ordered double. Will have food for days! Well 2 days, lol
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By Pantafernando 2015-04-05 16:49:39  
Reheated food isnt the best, though.
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By Artemicion 2015-04-05 16:56:50  
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Reheated food isnt the best, though.

I think a lot of this depends on how you reheat it. Pan frying leftovers or even baking it turns out leaps and bounds better than microwaving it.
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By Cerberus.Bloodbathboy 2015-04-05 17:02:58  
Don't really care its like 40 bucks with delivery. And there rice is very good. Never been picky about taste. I just like eating my fill, lol.
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By Bloodrose 2015-04-05 17:03:06  
>.> coming from a culinary background, I hate when people think they can use a microwave to cook everything.

I was taught it was a tool used for various things, but it's use was rather minimal, even at home. At school, we basically only used it to melt butter in measuring cups for baking.

When I was working, only used to defrost frozen steaks, or to reheat precooked vegetable packets in garlic butter for entrees.
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By Pantafernando 2015-04-05 17:10:26  
Yes, my university years, when i lived by myself often my primary source of food was frozen chicken steak and noodles, not very healthy...

After i started working and earning some cash, i became more picky with tastes, also more worried about fat. So, if i need to consume calories/fat, at least that i have pleasure eating it.
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By Bismarck.Dracondria 2015-04-05 17:10:35  
40 bucks for takeout? What the ***

Even if it's a double that's too much lol
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By Pantafernando 2015-04-05 17:13:13  
Chinese food here in my city is like 50 bucks, should be around 16 dollars.

Yes, your food is quite expensive.
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By Valefor.Sehachan 2015-04-05 17:23:36  
Woo new season of Kiniro Mosaic. The loli-kawaii-sapphism is real.
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By Cerberus.Bloodbathboy 2015-04-05 17:26:54  
I use my microwave for my oatmeal. Forman grill for meats , and my rice cooker for rice. That's about it. Got tons of things I never use, lol.
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