A few months ago, before we had unpacked all of our wedding gifts, I was searching through my kitchen high and low for a mixing bowl. I had an old metal one that was small and shallow and just wasn't cutting it anymore. I would literally have to mix half of a recipe in this joker and then mix the rest after transferring the first half into another container. Sound confusing and complicated? It was... and I desperately needed something that worked. We must have gotten a mixing bowl that I just haven't found yet, I thought to my bowl-less self.
I ventured down into the basement where a few boxes still remained, and to my utter delight hit the jackpot. I found this beauty - given to me by one of my very best friends - and since then I have had no need for any other mixing bowl.
First of all, it has an easy to grip handle which I have found very convenient for pouring, mixing, and generally not losing control of the contents within. It is also relatively deep and can hold a decent amount of, well, whatever it is you're mixing. Another bonus would be its pouring spout. Even in smaller recipes, I use my precious batter bowl. I will wash it several times during a making of a meal if it means I get to keep using it throughout the process.
You can search high and low, but I promise you you won't find what you are looking for in a mixing bowl until you buy this one. It's on sale right now at Crate and Barrel for the low price of $9.95. I repeat, $9.95. I'd advise you to get yourself one... or stock up so that you can give anyone you know with a kitchen a present they'll cherish for all time. You may think I'm exaggerating, but I'm being completely honest here. Who knew a mixing bowl could be so exhilarating?
UPDATE (4/17/08) - Crate and Barrel doesn't stock the bowl anymore...fools! You can find it at Bed, Bath, and Beyond here.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Batter Bowl = Better Bowl
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7 comments:
You made me laugh, but it DOES look like an awesome bowl.
Hmmm, tempting. My favorite mixing bowl is a ceramic one from C&B, but this is worth getting a few to have on hand!
If I may add to your list of positive attributes, I think one of the best things about it is that it is lightweight. I really dislike mixing and pouring from a heavy bowl, not to mention washing it.
I mix in glass bowls and they're not big enough and slippery little suckers. I love that this one has a handle. I'll have to see if my husband loves me enough to walk from his office to the C&B down the street to buy it for me. :) Thanks for the tip!
I have lots of bowls, but I might just have to get that one, too. It looks great. Thanks!
I popped over from Simply Stork. I have a great mixing bowl from Good Grips that I got for a wedding gift - WOW - 8 years ago (maybe they don't even make them anymore - HA!) But, I can definitely relate that a good mixing bowl is a must.
Also - your sisters book looks like a great read - I'll have to keep my eyes out for it.
Blessings!
Shirley
i don't need a mixing bowl but it is darned cute.
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