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Bench-scraper and cutting tool (Garber equipment 'profile') *****
Do you consider yourself a 'serious' baker? This is every baker's BFF (Best Friend Forever), a truly indispensible tool.
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Cayne's the Super Houseware Store, Toronto (Anne Garber review) *****
I made the trek up to Steeles and Yonge (it's about two blocks East and the first stoplight north of that intersection) because they were offering a sale price on those wonderful drip-less Casabella Water Stop rubber gloves that are so difficult to find. . .
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Easy-grip pastry knife (Garber equipment 'profile') *****
Use this sure-grip pastry blender for your biscuits, scones, and pies.
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Lean meatloaf pan (Garber equipment 'profile') *****
Make leaner, healthier, better tasting meat loaf with this handy, easy-clean pan. And for a moist meat loaf, try Mrs. Beeton's meat loaf recipe.
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Mini-angel food pan (Garber equipment 'profile') ****
Bake angel food cakes often. Freeze what you don't need. A perfect size for individual strawberry shortcakes.
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Mortar and pestle (Garber equipment 'profile') *****
Even if you've never considered grinding your own spices or grains, you will quickly discover why all good cooks treasure their mortar-and-pestle sets.
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Muffin-top Pan (Garber equipment 'profile') **** 1/2
Okay, so this isn't exactly essential, but what a boon for people who love the tops of their muffins -- Eat the best part of the muffin!
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Pie and cake divider (Garber equipment 'profile') *****
Mystify your friends and family: "Just HOW did she divide the pie (or cake) into exactly seven perfect, evenly sized pieces?"
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Pie-chain weight (Garber equipment 'profile') ****
Make perfect pies with pie chain weights -- make sure your pie crusts bake evenly and without air pockets.
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Pie-crust shield (Garber equipment 'profile') ****
Make evenly baked pies with this shield in place. No more burned edges.
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Spring-form Pan (Garber equipment 'profile') *****
I love spring-form pans; I use them all the time. And not just for cheesecakes, but for tarts, pies with crumb crusts, and desserts.
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Stainless steel biscuit and doughnut cutter (Garber equipment 'profile') ****
Use this stainless cutter -- with its removable centre -- for biscuits, doughnuts, scones, and cookies
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Standard pastry knife (Garber equipment 'profile') *****
This is a classic pastry blender for use when making biscuits, scones, and pies.
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Whisks (Garber equipment 'profile') *****
Whisks have become an essential; quite simply, the first time you've ever switched from whipping eggs with a fork and used a whisk, you'll understand why everyone who uses one prefers it.
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