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[Ferret]

I just use my large chopping knife to cut pizza...place it and rock it with my other hand. Never owned a pizza cutter in my life...but there's a first time for everything

[Atlas]

My Italian grandmother used the largest pair of scissors I've ever seen!

[HelperGuy]

I rarely go to SuperLake and the day I did, they were apparently out. I thought I brought my big blade type with me you just rock across and it cuts. Now, this one has possibilities http://www.amazon.co...35448552&sr=1-3

Absolutely hilarious. I must have one.

[HelperGuy]

When I first arrived here, I went crazy eating shrimp. And I went crazy looking for shrimp-peelers. The guy who owned Tomas' Bar in Chapala at the time brought one down for me, and through various means I ended up with three. I loved it for a little while... the I discovered that in Mexico, shrimp are usually cooked shell-on in the sauces, and a peeler is totally unnecessary. Later, I also decided that boil-n-peel shrimp is more fun when you have to peel, because it also prevents you from gorging yourself. But I won't give up those tools yet...

[maryanram]

Love scissors in the kitchen.I now own 2 pairs of heavy duty, one for cutting chichen/meat and the other everything else.

[HelperGuy]

Okay, so I went looking for this place today. It's not a kitchen store, it's what we call the 5'n'Dime, and it's been there forever, no name on it. Lots of plastics out front, lots of dollar-store stuff inside, and a fairly good collection of pots, pans, blenders, toasters and the like, along with some pillows, cheap radios, etc. He still has no idea what a good whistling kettle looks like, though.

[Ellie]

Okay, so I went looking for this place today. It's not a kitchen store, it's what we call the 5'n'Dime, and it's been there forever, no name on it. Lots of plastics out front, lots of dollar-store stuff inside, and a fairly good collection of pots, pans, blenders, toasters and the like, along with some pillows, cheap radios, etc. He still has no idea what a good whistling kettle looks like, though.

Thanks Mike - I was wondering where this new wonderful store was - it's been here for almost 15 years that I know of and we used to call it the mini WalMart.

[giltner68]

I have kitchen "utility" scissors and they go through the diswasher when appropriate, but none-the-less the thought of cutting pizza after some of the things I've cut with them just doesn't seem palatable. I did come across what appears to be a MXN surplus military machete the other day in the bodega, I gave it a second look, they use them for everything else, why not pizza? In fact, recently on a trip to Mercado Libertad there is a section with knives of all sizes, shapes and questionable heritage, maybe I need to make another trip.

[Wait. What?]

The prices are reasonable and SOME of the product is good quality. Put it this way...yesterday I went to Guadalajara and shopped Costco, Sams, Walmart, Liverpool and Sears and the Home Store...I found what I wanted today in Chapala...a kettle (wasn't going to pay 895 pesos for a regular old whistle kettle at the Home Store), a Moulinex Heliora coffee maker in white, and some fill in pots and pans because I didn't want to pay 3000 pesos for a whole set that was crummy in any of the stores mentioned. We're not talking chef's culinary standard here and I'm frugal but it may be worth a visit.
Check it out.

Muchas gracias.

[Ferret]

Sorry Helperguy...guess I bought the last good whistling kettle he had.
A five and dime store? SOME stuff yes...but I bought three items and they cost 800 pesos in total. Ya gotta get in there and root around that's what makes it fun.

[Jeanne B]

When I first came down here with a minimal small car load, I found I really needed an oven thermoneter as I didn't understand the celceiios (sp) temperture coversion. I ordered one through amazon for $7.95. Good deal right? WRONG. $23.00 shipping charge.. I have learned quickly, buy Mexican.

[HelperGuy]

Sorry Helperguy...guess I bought the last good whistling kettle he had.
A five and dime store? SOME stuff yes...but I bought three items and they cost 800 pesos in total. Ya gotta get in there and root around that's what makes it fun.

I may start another thread on the topic of whistling kettles...

[HelperGuy]

Thanks, but I want a new one as a gift for my girlfriend. We drink ALODDA tea.

[HelperGuy]

You're a dear. I think $400 pesos tops. I haven't been to Praktika, but I can't imagine Belle Cuisine being in my range. Even their swizzle sticks are expensive.