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The conflicting story of 'High Heat'

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Have a question for the folks here regarding using 'high heat'.
 

The Garlic Press...

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Alright, we've all heard many criticisms, especially Bourdain and "the Abomination". What is the deal with the garlic press (you can go Seinfeld with that if you want to)? 

Velouté?!?

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Hey there,
From What I know a velouté is a white roux with stock? 
I have Found a recipe for a sorrel velouté, (http://www.britishlarder.co.uk/oyster-beignets-with-a-sorrel-veloute/#axzz1yl8pyjBd)
Is this just a Modern Velouté using the Cream whipper to lighten the texture? 
 
would this velouté be possible to make using a classical base, aka a roux? (or any other vegtable based velouté for that matter.)
 

Tuscan bean and kale soup

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So I had an issue the other night. I was making a bean and kale soup. I didn't use anyones recipe and was going totally off the cuff. End result was delicious. The only thing that bummed me out, was that I couldn't find or think of a good way to thicken the soup. For this type of rustic soup I didn't want to go swirling in corn starch and I was doing Parmesan in the bowls, so that helped. I also did a few cups of purée which didn't result in a very attractive look. What would be a good way to retain te look I want but get a little more body?

Fuel for new stove?

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Hey guys.  I am finally moving and in the process of getting my new range/oven.  I will be in a rural area so my choices for fuel (heat) is either electric or propane.  I am not thrilled about electric but feel I may not have a choice.  Does anyone have any experience with using propane?  Pro's and Con's?  I am looking at  Montague, Viking etc.  Any thoughts and ideas would be appreciated.  This is a big step and an expensive one so the choice process is critical.  Any ideas would be welcome.

Lousy salad dressings

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So, I've pretty much stopped buying salad dressing at the stores. However, I'm REALLY lukewarm on some of the things that I've been doing. I make this one killer balsamic vinaigrette. I've also had some (what I think) are great ideas, and I am just either poorly executing them or missing something. The two that I was particularly disappointed with (I had high hopes) were my cherry red wine vinaigrette and raspberry vinaigrette. I put a little bit of shallot in them, red wine vinegar, safflower oil (since it's neutral), and honey to sweeten it.

Souffles

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Chef,
The latest challenge on MasterChef included making three different souffles (cheese, chocolate and raspberry) all in one hour.  It occurred to me that I have never made one (or maybe I have and just dont remember.)
Any chance of a video demonstrating the proper technique?
Thanks

Steam Injection Ovens for Home Use

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Does anyone have experience using or observing steam injection ovens for home bread-making use?
 
I know KitchenAid has them:
http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/search/steam
 
They aren’t inexpensive, but they don’t cost nearly as much as a commercial steam-injection ovens either.

Sticky Stainless Problem

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As some of you know I made the leap to stainless a few months ago with my purchase of a set of Updates.  In almost every way they are so far superior and I love them, but I'm still struggling with one technique I never had trouble with using my cheater Calphalon nonstick.  When I want to crisp something up like potatoes or Corned Beef Hash (yea, I love the stuff) I can't for the life of me get a nice crisp on it without sticking and sometime lightly burning it, even when laying down a thin coat of 50/50 for lubricant. 
Thoughts? 
 

Cooking Multiple Items At Once

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Hey there, 
As I continue to learn more and more I'm wondering if I can get some pro advice on cooking multiple items on the stove top at once in different pans. Seems like I can't juggle yet. Usually burn something, or don't time it right. Any advice? great site here Jacob thank you!  

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