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Kitchen Shears-The
main uses for kitchen shears are the most obvious
ones: snipping herbs, cutting open food packaging,
and breaking down poultry.
Paring Knife -A paring knife is a small all-purpose knife with a plain edge that
is ideal for peeling (or "paring") fruits and
vegetables, and other small or intricate work (such
as de-veining a shrimp, removing the seeds from a
jalapeño, 'skinning' or cutting small garnishes).
Strainer- A kitchen device that is most used to strain liquids away from other
ingredients but also to ocassionally sift fine ingredients away from larger
ingredients. The Strainer may be formed as a spoon-shaped utensil or a basket-
shaped strainer from various materials such as metal, nylon or cloth.
Timer- A timer is a specialized type of clock used for measuring specific time
intervals. Timers can be categorized into two main types. A timer which counts
upwards from zero for measuring elapsed time is often called a stopwatch, while a
device which counts down from a specified time interval is more usually called
a timer.
Wire Whisk-
is used for ALL sorts
of things. It is a multi-purpose tool that has a place
in every kitchen. It can be used to beat eggs for
an omelette, make buttercream, create
foamy or stiff-peaked egg whites, whip cream,
or essentially add air into any kind of batter or
substance.
Wooden Spoon- Wooden spoons are
generally preferred for cooking because of their
versatility. Some cooks prefer to use wooden spoons
when preparing risotto because they do not transfer
heat as much as metal spoons. Unlike metal spoons,
they can also be safely used without scratching non-
stick pans.