Syzygies Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) Hi my name is Dave and I'm an addict. From top left, Miso-shiru Nabe Soup & Stew Donabe Iga-Yu Classic-style All-purpose Donabe Kamado-san Double-Lid Donabe Rice Cooker Ibushi Gin Donabe Smoker I too love the rice cooker. On the other coast from my Komodo Kamado, the smoker is surprising fun, if infrequently used. I prefer the soup and stew donabe to the all-purpose donabe for general use; it is rated for more heat abuse. The only donabe that can't be heated "empty" is the all-purpose donabe, but a bit of oil and garlic or whatever counts as "not empty". I also own a donabe tagine (not shown) but I find it impractical. Just use a soup and stew donabe. Next shelf down is a set of La Chamba pots (great value, use all the time for beans), a Wolfgang Mock grain mill for making pasta, bread from home-ground flour, a pasta pot, and an aging single-slot European toaster for which I can't find a replacement. The shelves are stair treads. The hanging baskets are great when citrus is in season, for fresh-squeezed juice. This year the selection has been poor. Edited April 11, 2019 by Syzygies 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Very nice collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) You win, Syzygies, that is a true addiction. BTW Dualit makes a 2 slice toaster without bells and whistles except for a mechanical timer, it doesn't pop up, there is no fireworks to say things are toasted but the best news is that if an element goes bad, they supply one that the owner can easily change. The toaster can be set just to cook one slice if that is all you want. https://www.dualit.com/products/classic-toasters Thanks for posting the links. Edited April 11, 2019 by MacKenzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon B. Posted April 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Dang.........now I have big time "Pot Envy" ...................next thing you know Charles @ckreef will be posting a picture of all his new pizza pans....and then I will have "Pan Envy" also!!!!!!!!!! Geez.........it never ends ! (Mac....I'm not even going to look at those toasters!) 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 9 hours ago, Syzygies said: I too love the rice cooker. On the other coast from my Komodo Kamado, the smoker is surprising fun, if infrequently used. I prefer the soup and stew donabe to the all-purpose donabe for general use; it is rated for more heat abuse. The only donabe that can't be heated "empty" is the all-purpose donabe, but a bit of oil and garlic or whatever counts as "not empty". I also own a donabe tagine (not shown) but I find it impractical. Just use a soup and stew donabe. I am very happy to learn from your addiction Dave. I did a lot of research a few months ago and the two I was planning to buy were the rice cooker and the soup and stew pot. You confirming that they are your "go to" donabes leaves me free to indulge in a Miso-shiru when I do come to pull the trigger on a second donabe. Validation. Hurrah. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syzygies Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 5 hours ago, MacKenzie said: BTW Dualit makes a 2 slice toaster without bells and whistles except for a mechanical timer, it doesn't pop up, there is no fireworks to say things are toasted but the best news is that if an element goes bad, they supply one that the owner can easily change. The toaster can be set just to cook one slice if that is all you want. Wow, that brings back memories. Dualit, "the Queen's toaster". We bought this one for California: Dualit 26555 2-Slice Design Series Toaster In "bagel mode" the outside elements get hotter than the inside elements. This is reversed from most other toasters. The Dualit allows one to lift and inspect in mid-toast without ending the toast cycle, and it's easier to see what's going on with this wiring. One does have to remember to cross one's hands after slicing a bagel, to insert properly into the toaster. The manual never got the memo, and describes the reversed, usual convention. I didn't want an incorrectly wired toaster, so I returned THREE toasters before keeping the fourth, finally getting a satisfactory explanation. Amazon briefly took these toasters off the market while investigating. The manual is still wrong, as far as I know. We're actually less than impressed with the heating elements, haphazard and uneven. The replaceable elements in your link look much better, though I'd prefer actual quartz heating. Perhaps you've linked to better Dualit toasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 My toaster looks exactly like this and I've had it a few years. Not sure mine is new-gen or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 13 hours ago, Jon B. said: Dang.........now I have big time "Pot Envy" ...................next thing you know Charles @ckreef will be posting a picture of all his new pizza pans....and then I will have "Pan Envy" also!!!!!!!!!! Geez.........it never ends ! (Mac....I'm not even going to look at those toasters!) New personal pan pizza pans recently posted along with new paella pan. I'm not done yet just done for the moment 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 I’m re launching this old thread.Why? I’m on a beach holiday, and it’s been raining for 2 days. What else is there to do other than read books, watch the cricket and shop online?I have just ordered my first Donabe.I was actually looking for a ginsan petty knife- and found one that led me back down this donabe rabbit hole.Are you still cooking with your donabe?Any favourite recipes?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 I just used mine the other night to cook some nice curry rice. I don't have the bigger stew pot style, just the small rice cooker version. AmazonSmile: Kotobuki 190-803 Earthenware 1.5 Cup uncooked resulting in 4 Cup cooked Rice Cooker, Matte Black: Earthenware Pot: Kitchen & Dining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 Do you only use it for rice Tony?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrus Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) Basher, I have the same rice cooker as Toney, actually posted it recently. Well, I had the same issues with rice some time ago, saw the post and my rice quality surged. I use it with hamburger for my dogs, they scoff it down and leave nothing behind. So if your pup's tummy is on the blink mix this up, helps if you mix it in with a half portion of dry afterwards. It has also worked well with the new wok, stir fry and rice once a week now. I prefer the long grain Basmati rice. Hope the vaca is easing the mind, you must be suffering a bit of separation anxiety from your KK Edited January 11, 2021 by Tyrus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 Basher, I have the same rice cooker as Toney, actually posted it recently. Well, I had the same issues with rice some time ago, saw the post and my rice quality surged. I use it with hamburger for my dogs, they scoff it down and leave nothing behind. So if your pup's tummy is on the blink mix this up, helps if you mix it in with a half portion of dry afterwards. It has also worked well with the new wok, stir fry and rice once a week now. I prefer the long grain Basmati rice. Hope the vaca is easing the mind, you must be suffering a bit of separation anxiety from your KKDefinitely missing my KK thanks Tyrus.I like to cook when on hols, however, the unit we are staying in only has a microwave, a crappy pot and fry pan and a single cooktop. I’d never seen knives as blunt as what’s here- now they r sharp. I guess this becomes the challenge of preparing good food with rubbish gear.Still, Noosa is a pretty place.I usually buy offal for my dog and now will be adding rice to the mix.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 20 hours ago, Basher said: Do you only use it for rice Tony? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yep. I have Moroccan ceramic tagines and Bulgarian claypots for making stews and soups in. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrus Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 4 hours ago, tony b said: Moroccan ceramic tagines and Bulgarian claypots Very attractive, placing one of those on the table just cooked inspires a conversation. 6 hours ago, Basher said: I’d never seen knives as blunt as what’s here- now they r sharp Look at Basher, on Vaca and sharpening the hotel cutlery lol. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonj Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 13 hours ago, Tyrus said: Look at Basher, on Vaca and sharpening the hotel cutlery lol. I do the same thing... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 I bring my own when I can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonj Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, tony b said: I bring my own when I can. Well, to tell the whole truth, we do this as well. Actually, we keep a separate suitcase fully packed with knife case (full of trip-only knives), assorted kitchen and grill tools, two pans, bar and wine stuff (including wine and champagne glasses), coffee stuff, etc. ready to go. We have had too many vacation rentals with unacceptable or missing tools. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 Ha! I knew I wasn’t alone, my wife thinks I’m nuts.Tony that’s a great collection..... another rabbit hole for me to climb into.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Basher said: Ha! I knew I wasn’t alone, my wife thinks I’m nuts. Tony that’s a great collection..... another rabbit hole for me to climb into. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Here, let me show you to the entrance! LOL! Moroccan Cookware | Treasures of Morocco Bulgarian clay pots | Etsy 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
