Behind the Knife - Chef Toolboxes Tell All

Shrimpie the shrimp peeler. Used to devein and peel shrimp all in one stroke. Most people don’t know what she does when they first see her.

I have had Michelle’s breakfast at the lighthouse. What a wonderful experience. It is on the top of my list of favorite meals ever. With a view of the Pacific and 7 courses to enjoy what more could I ask for…oh yea eating it in a historic keepers house just a short walk from the Hectea Lighthouse, an experience everyone should have at least once in a lifetime.

I call my Garlic Press Antonio. lol

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We love our food processor, too, but don’t yet have a name for him. I like processing chickpeas for hummus and black beans for burgers, so perhaps something related to that … my other favorite is our Kitchenaid mixer, which I use to make naan all the time as well as Amish bread. Welcoming any name suggestions ;)

merlin the microwave thanks

Actually we have an Oskar food processor – which we call Oskar – in fact my husband is making salsa with it as I type!

mike the microwave

My Kitchenaide mixer is Big Bertha!

Our KitchenAid stand mixer is The Beast. The cake and bread tester (to see if crumbs come out or not) is the Poker.

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A digital meat thermometer we call sticker.

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The wave (microwave) is my favorite kitchen appliance.
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Honestly, I have never named any of my tools ;). My favorite/most used tool in my kitchen would have to be my kitchen shears. I use them daily.

geez, I would LOVE to have a pet name for any one of my tools but, alas, I do not. I don’t have a love for most of my kitchen tools and am lusting after a food processor.

My fave tool right now would be my cutting board. It helps me in all my cooking endeavors

I’ve never given any of my tools a name. I call them what they are.

Well, I didn’t think I’d really ever want one, but I got Foreman grill and I love it so much and I do call it George.

I laughed in recognition of oscar!. I picked up and 80’s Cuisinart food processor at a garage sale. I loved that thing like not other. It is the only object that I can say I cried a bit over when it died.

I haven’t actually named any of my tools, although a few are occasionally referred to as “dooohicky”.

Our KitchenAid Mixer is Old Faithful

I’d love to see a review on tools to make nut flours.

piece of s#$% – that’s my coffee grinder that always makes a mess! (probably not the type of name you were looking for….)

Not food related but my bluetooth is named gertrude

My knives (Wusthoff) are my “Sharpies” and I love them. Would never go back to using other knives unless I absolutely had to.

My Chef’n green bowl scraper is the “Green Giant”. It is wonderful!!!

We call our Magic Bullet the “Ear Killer” because it is so loud.

I have an Oskar…and I have enjoyed breakfast at the light house…Wonderful!!!!!

my dishwasher is Juanita

My Cuisanart is a must when I make my homemade salsa from the goodies in the garden.

I love my peeler that fits on my finger and nestles in the palm of my hand. Peeling has never felt so natural. I call it the finger peeler.

My husband and I both agree that our favorite kitchen piece is hidden away at the Heceta lighthouse and we call her Michelle Bursey. Each course she touches is mouth watering and unforgettable! Every one of her dishes are a master piece!

Our micrograter is the “little cheeser”!

We call potato mashers “sallygriders.” We have for 30 years. Apparently when I was a toddler that’s what I called them and it just stuck. When a potato is mashed around here, it’s done with Sallygrider…

We stayed at the lighthouse this past summer and we loved every minute. The breakfast was lavish and mouth-watering! What a treat. I love my Magic Bullet (Bull for short). I use it at least twice a day and don’t know how I ever did without one.

My favorite tool is my P-38, the wonder opener. It is actually a military can orpener that I can put on my keychain to take anywhere. It will open any size can better than any opener I have ever used.

We visited the lighthouse the summer before last and I still talk about the breakfast, who wouldn’t. Can’t wait to experience again sometime. I love my espresso machine. It doesn’t have a name but I like that I can treat myself and not feel guilty about the cost. Thanks!

The tool most used this month is my “red knife”, a box cutter. We’re packing and moving 35 years worth of stuff.

My favorite cooking tool doesn’t have a name but is a Victorinox paring knife. Can’t live without it!

My favorite tool is my garlic press. I don’t have a name for it, but I guess if I had to pick one, I would call it Smushie. :)

Our blender is named “The Volcano” because of the many ‘explosive’ events that have occurred when using it.
We will always cherish the memories of our stay at the lighthouse.

My fav tool is my mixer named Speedy.

My favorite kitchen tool is my barbeque grill ‘Big Red” which is one step from my kitchen. Rain, snow, or sun it’s always a treat to grill up lunch or dinner for tasteful meal.
I’ve had Red for 25 years, ocassionally replacing the interior parts as they wear out.
A family favorite is a Christmas filet mignon.

The absolute best B&B we’ve ever stayed at. Hope to return again next year.
our Hamilton/Beach crock pot is referred to as “the crock”.

We recently moved from Massachusetts to Saginaw, Michigan and, out of necessity, use the GPS in our car a lot. We named it Gwyneth because it has a British accent. She does get pushy at times; especially when we ignore her. BTW, I have stayed at the lighthouse. Wonderful experience.

I love my all-clad cookware. Soupie the soup pot, Smokie the frying pan, and Louigi the pasta cooker.

I have a very old, metal jar opener that is named Butch. Because he can. :D

We call the julienne slicer, Crinkles!

My favorite kitchen tool is my husband—- His name is Tony—I have a sign in the kitchen that says “I love a man with dishpan hands”

My favorite tool is a new silcone spatula that has a VERY slight spoon shape to it. Red and white swirled head. No name but it is the best!

Our Kitchenaid is called Sir Mix-A-Lot!

I’ve never even considered naming a kitchen tool, but I would love to have some marvelous recipes for breakfasts. If I win, I promise to give the cookbook a name.

I have a favorite knife designed for slicing tomatoes. I love Mr. Sharpie !

Loved our stay at the Heceta Lighthouse Keepers Inn this summer. Favorite kitchen tools include my ceramic knives. No name for them, but they are used daily.

My blender is on the verge of getting name. I’ve gotten spoiled by fresh smoothies ever since I bought it.

We took my father-in-law to the Heceta Head Lighthouse B&B this year, for his birthday present. And the breakfasts are absolutely amazing! I’ve never stayed anyplace quite so glorious.

We have a Calphalon Hard Anodized Everyday Pan that my wife and I both call “My Pan”. It is perfect for almost everything we cook.

Can’t wait to return to the lighthouse. It was one of the best experiences ever…just being there and of course the wonderful breakfast!

Well, there’s SPUD, my vegetable peeler!
I love lighthouses altho have never stayed in one.

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I call my Keurig brewer My Buddy because it gets me going every morning. Great book, thank you for the giveaway!

blender for fruity shakes

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Don’t have a name for the whisk…mixes ingredients quickly and efficiently.

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we used to call the grater a cheeser, since that was what we primarily used it for

my favorite trusty frying pan that I have had forever. I’ve named it Frankie.

My Italian red handled knives :)