Holiday Gift Guide for the Modern Home Chef
Stuck on what to get the budding or seasoned Chef in your household this season? We chatted with the Head of F10 Catering, Jeremy Saccardi to get the low down on what’s sure to get things sizzling this holiday and here are his recommendations.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR THE HOME CHEF
Kitchen Aid Counter Mixer
Classic, but necessary, and oh so versatile. The Kitchen Aid Mixer can be used to make everything from decadent brownies to hand made pasta. With a variety of colors, attachments and even sizes you really can’t go wrong.
Mandoline Slicer
The mandoline juliennes in several widths and thicknesses. It makes slices, waffle cuts and crinkle cuts, and dices firm vegetables and fruits in uniform thickness. If you’re chef is into baking or deep frying, the mandoline will make a huge impact in their cooking workflow and results!
Smoking Gun
Add a delicious smoky flavor to your food and drinks in no time. If you’re looking for a gift to help inspire your home chef or help their meals and cocktails stand out, consider purchasing a Smoking Gun which can be used on a variety of meats, seafood, produce and cheese.
Tabletop Cryovac Machine
Here is where things start to get interesting. Vacuum Sealing protects food from dehydration and freezer burn and it’s the most convenient way to package your food for sous vide cooking. If you aren’t sure what sous vide cooking is, read on below for more details. But trust us when we say, you’re at-home chef will not be disappointed.
Thermal Regulator/Circulator for Sous Vide Cooking
The Anova Precision Cooker Nano makes it easy to achieve professional-level cooking results at home. To use, simply attach the cooker to any water-filled pot, put your food in a sealable bag, and set the time and temperature. The Anova heats and circulates the water to a precise temperature, cooking food to an exact temperature which creates maximum tenderness and moisture retention (without worry of overcooking). The Anova connects to your phone so you can spend less time tied to the kitchen by relying on the app to notify you when your food is ready to eat.
So what is Sous Vide cooking anyway?
The "sous vide" part of sous vide cooking refers to the vacuum-sealed bags that are often called for when using the technique. (The French phrase literally means "under vacuum.") However, these days, when someone says "sous vide cooking," they're generally referring to any kind of cooking that takes place in a precisely temperature-controlled water bath, whether you're actually using a vacuum-sealed bag or not. This method of cooking offers unparalleled control over whatever it is you are trying to cook, and removes all the guesswork involved in traditional methods. No poking with a thermometer, no cutting and peeking, no jabbing with your finger—just perfect results every single time. Which any chef would love, are we right?
Happy Holidays and Happy Cooking Friends!
For those of you who aren’t in the cooking spirit this season head on over to Mr. Lyon’s, Birba or Cheeky’s and enjoy a meal with us, we’re always happy to have you!
