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Tools of the trade

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The availability and proliferation of sophisticated kitchen tools and devices are making it easier for the contemporary chef to accomplish routine cooking tasks considerably faster. A number of tool which may have, in the past, been considered gadgets, are becoming an indispensable part of a cook's kitchen equipment. These include sophisticated, superior- quality sharp knife, ergonomically designed vegetable peelers and state- of-the-art, commercial-use hand-held mixer blenders.

Cutlery and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing, Kitchen Cutlery, Cutlery

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Full steam ahead

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Steamers have long been an ideal medium for cooking a number of food products. These include vegetables, poultry, seafood and starches. In fact, steamers can be used to cook virtually any dish that does not require a crust or browning. They may also be used to defrost many frozen foods. The concept behind steam cooking is that moisture delivers heat energy much more effciently than air. A wide variety of pressurized and pressureless steamers are available in a variety of configurations. Foodservice operators should research all options to determine which models are most appropriate for their needs.

Electric Housewares and Household Fan Manufacturing, Cookers NEC, Electric cookers

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Rediscovering an old flame

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Restaurants across Canada are rediscovering old cooking equipment. The use of wood-fired grills, ovens and rotisseries are rising in popularity as "solid fuel cooking" becomes the trend.

Household cooking equipment, Household Cooking Appliance Manufacturing, Wood-Burning Cooking Stoves, Nonelectric Cooking Equipment, Cooking equipment, Wood stoves

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