Omelet wrote on Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:04:09 -0600:

> What "hardware" tools would you consider converting to kitchen
> tools?

> For me, I already have a dedicated hacksaw for cooking, (it's
> mainly for cutting bones) along with a blow torch. The torch
> has been used for glazing and singing. (I find it amusing that
> singing as in song is spelled the same as singing as in
> burning pinfeathers off. <g>)

> I'm considering a drywall/spackling tool for spreading, or
> maybe a small trowel. At the moment, I use a good rubber
> spatula but I'm wondering if something metal might not be more
> efficient.

> A hardware store might be fertile ground for kitchen gadgets?

A rubber mallet can be used for flattening schnitzels as well as for its
normal purposes. I certainly use mine. Of course, the meat would be
covered by wax paper or plastic.
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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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