My New Toy

Yesterday I found a fun new store near my house called Chef Central. And you know I just couldn't pass up a store with that name. It's like a giant toy store for adults. I walked slowly down the aisles, fondling the All-Clad pans. I caressed the Le Creuset French ovens. I coveted the glimmering knife sets. I stared openly at the kitchen in the back where a cooking class was taking place. And then I joined reality and bought a $3 crinkle cutter to make myself feel better. Okay, so I also got some vanilla beans and a cupcake book, but still!

I have been looking for one of these FOREVER, and no, I don't want to have to get out a mandolin slicer every time I want crinkles. This is so much easier, and it may be the best $3 I've spent lately. I used it to make some really good sliced zucchini dusted with breadcrumbs and parmesan.

And yes, Chef Central is online. It's here.