Chatting Up The Kitchen

I would like to start talking about my favorite kitchen products.

I do not have a lot of extra money for kitchen-luxury items.

As my friends will tell you... when it breaks I have to wait a while before replacing it.

What I do love, are those products that are decently priced,

can be used all the time and are lasting.

So begins my new addition to the blog.

I would love to present my friend the French Rolling Pin.
"Wow" you say "What a great name.... what exactly does that mean?"
Here is a brief definition of what is considered a French Rolling Pin
It has no handles, and is sometimes tapered to a smaller circumference at each end.
It’s essentially a round, usually wooden, stick of a certain thickness.
You can also find them in silicone and marble.

Now the question is,
what makes this a better choice for cooks?
For me, I love how it brings me closer to the dough I am working with.
I feel, I can truly apply the right amount of pressure no matter what type of dough I am working with.
I like that I can turn it much easier with the palm of my hands... just a simple little scoot and I can roll another direction.
There are no annoying "squeak squeak" sounds as the pin gets older.
(You all remember your mother's rolling pin)
They are easy to clean... a small amount of soap and warm water and then
I take my washcloth and run it up and down to finish the job.

Now, this is a very bad idea according to professionals but, I use mine to crush nuts and to tenderize meat.
I have heard it can cause dents and warping in the wood but, I have not noticed anything.


How would you go about caring for
this lovely piece of kitchen-ware?
Hand-wash only! No dishwashers
When you do wash it... no over washing
That is about it!

So here you go, my second best friend in the kitchen

(My best friend is the trusty steed as I fondly call it, or my Kitchen-aid)