Need a quick and easy gift idea for the chef or established
kitchen cook in your family? The Four
State Food Critic has an inexpensive answer that provides a wide variety of
uses in the home kitchen.
The plastic squeeze
bottle.
(Image credit
– seriouseats.com)
Yes, I know it sounds cheap (and quite frankly, it is), but
these bottles provide a simple method for precision presentation of sauces and
toppings. Ever been to a restaurant that
has an “open” kitchen (where you can see your food being prepared)? Make note of how many plastic squeeze bottles
you see – and watch how the chefs are using them.
Not only can a squeeze bottle be used for the “classic”
condiments (ketchup, mustard, and mayo) but think outside the box and use it
with things such as soy sauce, salad dressings, chocolate sauce, or cake
icing. Squeeze bottles are a useful tool
when you need a precise ribbon of sauce, dressing, or topping to add an
artistic touch to a plate, dress a salad, or decorate a dessert. The tapered nozzles can easily be cut with
scissors to create the right size for your kitchen needs and the clear bottles
instantly show the level of the contents.
Plastic squeeze bottles are available at any kitchen store
(think Bed, Bath, & Beyond, etc.) and come in many varieties and price
ranges (I’ve seen sets of three for as little as $4 on Amazon.com). Look for ones with a tight, screw-top seal.
Add some plastic squeeze bottles to your favorite cook’s
Christmas stocking this year!
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