Kenji, I got the Kan knife about a month ago based on your recommendation and have been well pleased with it. Barney Lund emailed me within 3 hours with a picture of my knife packaged for shipping with the mailing label on it and was super attentive. Great experience with the knife and the company. I hope they come out with a Nakiri soon because I WILL buy it (Hint, Hint, Barney :-). Thanks for showing these products and getting the companies to donate to the causes.
@@wilbertgiovanni Where are you, Wilbert? We'll ship a knife to most countries that allow it. That said, if you try to check out on our site, and it doesn't allow it, please let me know if you think it should be OK where you are, and I'll try to get it added.
When you mentioned this initiative in a past video, I held off on buying a chefspress so my dollar could benefit a cause. Now that the links are live, I am looking forward to the purchase. Thank you for doing what you do Kenji!
I bought the Chef's Press a while back after watching one of your videos. I can attest that it is fantastic and worth the price. Fast delivery and definitely a great company.
I got 3 of the 13oz ones after seeing Kenjis vid too. It wasnt cheap getting them shipped to UK, but Ive already had a lot of use out of them (grilled cheese, burgers, tofu). Love them
ValenMdp I ship to most countries that allow it right now. If the site allows it, it will ship. If it doesn’t allow it, you can tell me where you’re at, and I’ll see what I can do.
Tried to get the 8 oz ones, but they sold out super fast. I emailed Bruce at Chef's Press and he upped the online stock, in case anyone is still looking.
I ordered my chef press when he first mentioned it. I love them. They service was great. My order was shipped quickly and came with a hand written note attached saying something like stay well.
Also sold out as of today 😂😂 I'll keep checking though. Feel like I should have at least two of these and want to get them before the charity stops. Love the thought of giving through kitchen tools. What a great idea ♥️
What a guy! Could make so much money taking easy sponsorships but instead using our platform to spread awareness and make money for those less fortunate. Amazing role model. Big up kenji!
Maybe I need to check it out I been on the salad shit lately . Five dollars a bag seems high when I look at the price of ingredients. And a few times it was soggy
You are exactly right. We had a crappy spinner that resulted in us buying much more pre-washed leaves. Got the OXO spinner and have not turned back. Plus those pop-ups are excellent.
This is such a great idea! I just ordered Earlywood. I have also been doing my own fundraiser with 30 knife skills videos benefitting Black artistry through music.
Hey Kenji, I think this is an awesome idea. But I just tried ordering some things from OXO using the code, and it added a "shipping" cost of about 30% (shipping was $0 before adding the promo code).... making it more expensive than if I just ordered without the code and donated separately. I have a screenshot if you want it. I'm assuming it's a mistake of some kind. Just thought you'd want to know.
I was just looking at buying that kitchen scale and an accessory set from Early Wood. I'm glad I held off so now I can get what I want and have a portion of it go to a good cause. Question: Do you think those Baking Steel griddles would work on an electric stove top? I love the idea of having a large flattop like area, but it seem like only gas stoves get to have that kind of fun.
Just received the Kan Kitchen chef knife. It is exceptional on another level than all other chef knives I have used. The purchasing experience was excellent. Barney contacted me right after I ordered to let me know it would ship the next day. I could not be more pleased.
Just a heads up, but I do not think the OXO code is implemented correctly. When I enter it my total goes up by 15%. Hopefully, it gets fixed soon and they get those measuring cups back in stock. Great idea and I'm sure it will raise a lot of money for some good causes!
Ended up buying a Kan knife, seemed like an extremely nice one. I was greeted on their website by Barney himself in the website chat. Fairly sure it wasn't a chatbot (inb4 Turing test) since we had a long chat over there, but gotta admire their devotion to customer care and relationships. Can't wait to get my hands on one of their knives, I bought the 67-layer one with ebony handle. Thanks for the recommendations Kenji and cheers to Barney Lund as well for outstanding effort. Can't have a better sales pitch than having the company owner answering your questions in an online chat.
Bought the Kan Core knife around a month ago. Absolutely loving it so far. And I did get a text from the owner’s cell thanking me for the business and offering his customer support. Kenji, you continue to be such an incredible bright spot during this shitty time. Thanks for all you do! Definitely buying some of the wooden spatulas, those look awesome.
I believe he's mentioned at some point that either someone made it for him or he got it off a friend/acquaintance. I am surprised how hard it is to find a similar one to buy... they're all always round and the lids typically come off completely or swing horizontally instead of flipping open.
I was wondering the same thing. Checkout this Etsy seller. It's not the exact one Kenji has but the style is similar. www.etsy.com/listing/802020185/salt-cellar-salt-box-salt-pig
@@zerxer That same Etsy seller has a darker color that comes with the hinge. If you're interested in the lighter color it may be worth it to shoot the seller a message to see if they would put one on for you.
@@EG-tw1kj thanks! I just noticed the dark one with a hinge and didn't realize it was the same seller. I will probably get me one. I'm using some cylindrical glass container now that has a metal latch on it, but having to undo the latch isn't as nice, and the open lid is too heavy for it when the salt is low.
Could you expand a little more on why you keep your baking steel in the bottom of the oven? I’m thinking of buying one as I make a lot of pizza (with your no knead dough recipe lol). Does it make your oven heat up any faster than normal? Or does it get any hotter? My oven only goes to 500 and I’ve often wondered if there was an easy way I could increase the temp slightly
It seems that OXO code increases the total cost of the order, and increases it by almost 20%, rather than indicating that the existing order has a 15% donation.
I assume I won't be able to get them in the UK without paying crazy shipping costs, good to hear the knife offer is indefinite hopefully I'll be able to come to the States soon and get one to take home with me.
Hi kenji! Been wanting to get myself a good knife since forever. I remembered that you reviewed the Kai Shun knife a few videos back and would like to get a sense of how it stacks up compared to the Kan Core - I've whittled down my list to these 2. Thanks!
Kenji I like the way that you are encouraging companies to produce better products and sell them with a fair price rather than spending on advertisment.
@@JKenjiLopezAlt Well... you've succeeded. its really very well done. Now I feel like I want a t shirt with your "Kenji's Cooking Show" Graphic over that still of Shabu catching food.
Kan definitely already blew up. I ordered the video you mentioned this in before and didn't get any message or anything. Absolutely adore the knife though.
Hey, I'm sorry I missed you somehow. Sometimes there is confusing contact info or maybe my email went to a spam folder. Anyway, I'm so glad you like the knife! Thank you for the support.
Kenji, you are wonderful and one of the purest youtube creators I've come across. So many others are now just glorified adverts and the videos ultimately suffer. Even when you're plugging products, it's for a good cause. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for your support. Please be patient with shipping/customs. We've seen a few unfortunate delays, but so far, they've all arrived safely...eventually!
I already ordered 4 of the 13 oz Chef's Presses a while back, but I'm a sucker for nice wood stuff. I ordered the big set from Earlywood without the holder, even though I recently bought the Dalton-Ruhlman paddle and a pretty nice set of spurtles.
Kenji! I'm a big fan of yours! I've already purchased all of these products with the exception of the knife! OXO is the standard of standard, well thought out and efficient products! I have several including, most recently the small salad spinner, silicone measuring cup set, the 5lb scale, and the skinny jar spatula, all excellent workers! Earlywood is beautiful as all get out.. I own a large saute and a tera scrapper... as lovely to use as to look at! The chef's presses are great for even browning on grilled cheeses... and... queso birria (though, I substituted your chile verde!)! The piece de resistance.... the Baking Steel mini griddle has elevated my pizza game to heights I only dreamed of without owning a ginormous oven... funny enough I just returned from the grocery store with ground beef... smashburgers are next! Oh yeah, The Food Lab will remain the ultimate reference book in my kitchen!!! Thank you so much for the recommendations, constant videos / ideas and for being a stand up person who cares about fellow humans! Your grandpa... and family, is proud! One Love!
Honestly alittle nervous buying an American made Japanese knife until I saw the VG10 steel. And for the price not bad at all. Though it will be sent to someone as a gift since I have way too many knives
I'd been looking for an excuse to buy a set of OXO utensils. I've already fallen in love with their giant mixing bowls and the POP containers and measuring cups and measuring spoons, so I may as well just have the full kit.
What are your opinions on high end Japanese cutlery, i.e. handcrafted gyutos? Is there a reason for you using the KAN instead of a Japanese gyuto? I can see the element of versatility being a big factor as it's made from VG10 damascus (right?) and has a more durable grind, but I myself am a sucker for laser-type Japanese knives. Is it a matter of personal taste or are there other reasons? Would be awesome to hear your take on this!
Thanks Kenji! Been waiting for the chef presses but looks like I might be spending some more on the other great products... I guess I'm getting a knife :)
Been saving up my chef’s press and baking steel money for a while now after you first mentioned this would be happening. Very excited to get these items and support these causes in this wild time. Thank you, Kenji, for making this happen!
Omg I am totally grabbing the Kan knife, but what I'm really curious about is your salt box 🤔 you may have mentioned in another episode but I haven't fully seen all of them... atleast just yet! Keep up the amazing work!
Just ordered a KAN knife, oxo scale, and the guacamole bowl from another video. Damn you Kenji!!!! Just kidding, always love finding the good stuff through you.
Is that Souped Up Recipes’ wok on your stove??? I got one a couple of months ago and absolutely love it. Perfect size and shape for home cooking. Edit: just made two impulse buys for a Kan knife and three Chefs presses. BTW, the Chef Press is available for international shipping only through third party vendors (which is fine) where the discount code doesn’t work (also fine, but worth remembering when you make arrangements).
I bought the (3) chefs press last week because of your birria recipe. Wish I waited because I know you said you’d do a charity gig for them but thought you may have forgotten it. Well... I’m in need of a new knife! Thank you for doing this!
I love cooking and want to know more however i never want to do it as my job for life, knowing this it hurts me occasionally because i have worked in restaurant jobs and some of the videos i watch about cooking id love to cook beside them at some point to learn something and or have the experience. Keep making video Kenji and know that i and im sure others would love to work beside you
Hi Kenji! I'm wondering if you could offer any advice on cleaning/maintaining the baking steel griddle? I'd love to know how you seasoned yours to get that great shade of black. Thanks!
@@JKenjiLopezAlt Haha thanks! I guess I should have been more specific about my issue. I am having difficulty cleaning the steel without seemingly stripping away the seasoning, especially when it comes to removing sticky oil spots.
Hey Kenji, thanks for doing this. Those presses caught my attention last time you used them, may have to pick up a set. Had my fingers crossed there'd be a lead on any of those awesome pizza ovens you have. They all seem to be backordered for months right now and I've got 55lbs of Caputo flour that just arrived! Don't suppose you'd part ways with an Ooni for a charitable donation 🤔
It looks like this video created a run on these small businesses. I think it's awesome for everyone involved. I can't wait until I can order a Chef's Press though :)
Have loved your episodes and I had already bought a spatula from Earlywood in the past. Just got another spatula and a couple Chefpress'! Thanks so much for doing this and all of your great videos.
I definitely did not need that Kan knife, but damned if I haven't been eyeing it up since I started seeing you use it, and the charity donation was the perfect excuse to finally buy it.
Sorry to contradict, but I'm pretty sure you DID need it...just kidding. Thanks for the support, and please let me know if I can ever help with anything.
I just ordered a kan knife and my phone auto filled my address and sort of messed it up. The owner called me thirty minutes later to confirm my shipping address. Awesome customer service. I also bought the chef presses.
I just recently got a few sets of the presses. You're going to love them. Nice chatting with you this evening. Please let me know what you think of the knife once it arrives!
Because it means I would not be able to give recommendations in an unbiased way, and I want my viewers to trust that I’m unbiased and not shilling for someone who’s paying me to.
Hey K, is there still away to get some of the your kitchen equipment.i love that your donating your sponsoring and helping out these organizations that are desperately needed, thank you very much. But don't forget the 100 black men of America they donate, sponsor and mentor to young men and women and help them go to 4 years of college wherever., Please.thank you. (Look them up on-line) Back t, like to have a couple of pieces of your kitchenwares. Hit me back up?
Has anyone else that ordered a baking steel around the time this video came out gotten theirs yet? I ordered a couple days after this video, didn't hear anything for a few weeks, and then have been asking about an update for the last 3 weeks and been told "shipping end of this week." I'm OK with waiting, just trying to find out if everyone is in the same boat.
I feel like I'm in a position to answer this. You'll probably be as happy with one as the others, but you need to take especially good care of the ebony wood handle. None should go through the dishwasher, and please dry the blade soon after use in all cases. The hammered finish is both aesthetic and useful, helping with food release, though the difference is very slight. Our hammered/ebony variation is by far our most popular. You can email me with any other questions at barney@kankitchen.com. I'd be happy to help.
You’re good people man! Great causes and great product recommendations, I have some of this stuff and it’s great. Oxo is also really good for replacing things that are defective, very easy to deal with.
Kenji, The BakingSteel company doesn't get credit for coming up with using steel plates as pizza baking surfaces for home ovens. They decided to monetize the idea after they read the idea in the Modernist Cuisine book, which got the idea from the old infamous eGullet forums in 2007. Genesis forum post: forums.egullet.org/topic/99405-iso-the-perfect-pizza-crust-at-home/?do=findComment&comment=1367009
Your original article also mentions the Modernist Cuisine book and forums as sources: slice.seriouseats.com/2012/09/the-pizza-lab-the-baking-steel-delivers.html
In his book The Food Lab, he mentions keeping a jar of it by his saltcellar. Page 245 of my ebook copy, it's in a section titled "GLUTAMATES, INOSINATES, AND THE UMAMI BOMBS". In that section he does discuss non-MSG ways of getting umami flavors. I think there's also been a video or two recently where he uses it in a recipe.
For the knives, I see a couple different options, like hammered or not. Does one make a difference over the other in terms of use or are they both equally functional? I feel like it's a design thing but I could be wrong!
@@JKenjiLopezAlt oh well, thanks for answering. Guess I'll have to be satisfied with the knife, rolling pin and chef presses I ordered and keep looking for a salt box that I like. LOL
The hammered finish is mostly for aesthetics, but does aid slightly in food release. The ebony wood handle is beautiful, but G10 is completely impervious to water, so you may need to be a little extra careful with the ebony...but please don't put either (or any good knife) in the dishwasher. A link to care/instructions comes in the knife box.
@@mattesullivan Yeah I just paid it. In retrospect I could have just bought it at regular price and made a donation myself. I emailed oxo about it but I haven't heard back.
Kenji, I got the Kan knife about a month ago based on your recommendation and have been well pleased with it. Barney Lund emailed me within 3 hours with a picture of my knife packaged for shipping with the mailing label on it and was super attentive. Great experience with the knife and the company. I hope they come out with a Nakiri soon because I WILL buy it (Hint, Hint, Barney :-). Thanks for showing these products and getting the companies to donate to the causes.
Thanks, John! I've got a bunch of new knives coming in the upcoming Kickstarter, though the Nakiri will have to wait. Stay tuned!
Can i have a link for the knife? And is it available for worldwide shipping?
@@wilbertgiovanni kankitchen.com/ use the contact link to inquire about shipping--they will get back to you quickly.
@@wilbertgiovanni Where are you, Wilbert? We'll ship a knife to most countries that allow it. That said, if you try to check out on our site, and it doesn't allow it, please let me know if you think it should be OK where you are, and I'll try to get it added.
I ordered one about two months ago from their Amazon store because of Kenji.
When you mentioned this initiative in a past video, I held off on buying a chefspress so my dollar could benefit a cause. Now that the links are live, I am looking forward to the purchase. Thank you for doing what you do Kenji!
I ordered mine when he first mentioned them since i kept asking the brand. Wish my order benefited charity but still super happy with my purchase.
Same!
I was going to do the same, but now they're all sold out. I hope he extends his donations once the presses are back in stock.
@@MichaelQuisao Yeah im hoping they can offer presses in time or extend the donation window as well.
What a great way to handle product recommendations, so wholesome 😊
I bought the Chef's Press a while back after watching one of your videos. I can attest that it is fantastic and worth the price. Fast delivery and definitely a great company.
I second this!!! Great service.
I got 3 of the 13oz ones after seeing Kenjis vid too.
It wasnt cheap getting them shipped to UK, but Ive already had a lot of use out of them (grilled cheese, burgers, tofu). Love them
OH MAN, my wife just got me a KAN Core knife for father's day... love it btw. Barney is such a chill dude.
Ha! Thanks, Mark. Happy cooking!
@@cellobarney hi!! do you ship worldwide???
ValenMdp I ship to most countries that allow it right now. If the site allows it, it will ship. If it doesn’t allow it, you can tell me where you’re at, and I’ll see what I can do.
@@cellobarney im at your site right now. Love those knifes! I hope one day i could get one. One day I will get one!!
ValenMdp Thanks for your interest!
chefspresses - ordered! For those curious it looks like Kenji has 3 of each size (funnily enough what I'd settled on ordering also!)
Tried to get the 8 oz ones, but they sold out super fast. I emailed Bruce at Chef's Press and he upped the online stock, in case anyone is still looking.
I ordered my chef press when he first mentioned it. I love them. They service was great. My order was shipped quickly and came with a hand written note attached saying something like stay well.
8oz is now available
Also sold out as of today 😂😂 I'll keep checking though. Feel like I should have at least two of these and want to get them before the charity stops. Love the thought of giving through kitchen tools. What a great idea ♥️
Both are sold out as of 7.21
What a guy! Could make so much money taking easy sponsorships but instead using our platform to spread awareness and make money for those less fortunate. Amazing role model. Big up kenji!
Oh at last. I’ve been waiting to see if Earlywood and Kan were included. It’s an awesome thing you’ve done here! Thank you sir.
Thanks everyone!
Big repsect!
You sir are awesome!
zabuma Why thank you.
OXO also makes a great salad spinner. It's a game changer by never having to buy salad kits again
Maybe I need to check it out I been on the salad shit lately . Five dollars a bag seems high when I look at the price of ingredients. And a few times it was soggy
If Oxo makes it, it’s probably good, they win like half of all product testings on America’s Test Kitchen
You are exactly right. We had a crappy spinner that resulted in us buying much more pre-washed leaves. Got the OXO spinner and have not turned back. Plus those pop-ups are excellent.
Kenji loves a good salad spinner for drying lots of different things too! I bought the one he recommended and I don't even use it to make salads.
This is such a great idea! I just ordered Earlywood. I have also been doing my own fundraiser with 30 knife skills videos benefitting Black artistry through music.
I love the emm-effer who called out the comment on the post. That's what makes TMKS the best show all around! I wish you and
I'm gonna check out your knife skill videos for sure!
Hey Kenji, I think this is an awesome idea. But I just tried ordering some things from OXO using the code, and it added a "shipping" cost of about 30% (shipping was $0 before adding the promo code).... making it more expensive than if I just ordered without the code and donated separately. I have a screenshot if you want it.
I'm assuming it's a mistake of some kind. Just thought you'd want to know.
I reached out to them about this and they are looking into it!
@@JKenjiLopezAlt Thanks!!
I was just looking at buying that kitchen scale and an accessory set from Early Wood. I'm glad I held off so now I can get what I want and have a portion of it go to a good cause.
Question: Do you think those Baking Steel griddles would work on an electric stove top? I love the idea of having a large flattop like area, but it seem like only gas stoves get to have that kind of fun.
Yes definitely, I would look at the Mini or the Skinny for an electric stove top oven.. Reach out if we can help...
honestly kenji, thank you so much for your videos. it's really been a highlight of my quarantine
Just received the Kan Kitchen chef knife. It is exceptional on another level than all other chef knives I have used. The purchasing experience was excellent. Barney contacted me right after I ordered to let me know it would ship the next day. I could not be more pleased.
So glad to hear it, Eric. Happy cooking!
Just a heads up, but I do not think the OXO code is implemented correctly. When I enter it my total goes up by 15%. Hopefully, it gets fixed soon and they get those measuring cups back in stock. Great idea and I'm sure it will raise a lot of money for some good causes!
Ended up buying a Kan knife, seemed like an extremely nice one. I was greeted on their website by Barney himself in the website chat. Fairly sure it wasn't a chatbot (inb4 Turing test) since we had a long chat over there, but gotta admire their devotion to customer care and relationships. Can't wait to get my hands on one of their knives, I bought the 67-layer one with ebony handle.
Thanks for the recommendations Kenji and cheers to Barney Lund as well for outstanding effort. Can't have a better sales pitch than having the company owner answering your questions in an online chat.
Hey, thanks again for your support!
Bought the Kan Core knife around a month ago. Absolutely loving it so far. And I did get a text from the owner’s cell thanking me for the business and offering his customer support. Kenji, you continue to be such an incredible bright spot during this shitty time. Thanks for all you do! Definitely buying some of the wooden spatulas, those look awesome.
Hey, I’m glad to hear you like the knife. Take care, and happy cooking!
Kenji, where did you find that salt container? That one looks really nice...
I believe he's mentioned at some point that either someone made it for him or he got it off a friend/acquaintance. I am surprised how hard it is to find a similar one to buy... they're all always round and the lids typically come off completely or swing horizontally instead of flipping open.
I was wondering the same thing. Checkout this Etsy seller. It's not the exact one Kenji has but the style is similar.
www.etsy.com/listing/802020185/salt-cellar-salt-box-salt-pig
@@EG-tw1kj The lid isn't attached though, which is the sad part. No one seems to make a wooden box with a flip lid on a hinge. :(
@@zerxer That same Etsy seller has a darker color that comes with the hinge. If you're interested in the lighter color it may be worth it to shoot the seller a message to see if they would put one on for you.
@@EG-tw1kj thanks! I just noticed the dark one with a hinge and didn't realize it was the same seller. I will probably get me one. I'm using some cylindrical glass container now that has a metal latch on it, but having to undo the latch isn't as nice, and the open lid is too heavy for it when the salt is low.
Could you expand a little more on why you keep your baking steel in the bottom of the oven? I’m thinking of buying one as I make a lot of pizza (with your no knead dough recipe lol). Does it make your oven heat up any faster than normal? Or does it get any hotter? My oven only goes to 500 and I’ve often wondered if there was an easy way I could increase the temp slightly
It makes it heat up more slowly but it maintains more steady heat once it does.
It seems that OXO code increases the total cost of the order, and increases it by almost 20%, rather than indicating that the existing order has a 15% donation.
I assume I won't be able to get them in the UK without paying crazy shipping costs, good to hear the knife offer is indefinite hopefully I'll be able to come to the States soon and get one to take home with me.
At the moment, UK shipping is $25USD for a knife. Just FYI.
Hey Kenji! Any wooden cutting board recommendations?
Hi kenji! Been wanting to get myself a good knife since forever. I remembered that you reviewed the Kai Shun knife a few videos back and would like to get a sense of how it stacks up compared to the Kan Core - I've whittled down my list to these 2. Thanks!
Shun makes great knives, but I'm pretty biased towards KAN. :) Email me if you ever have any questions.
Kenji I like the way that you are encouraging companies to produce better products and sell them with a fair price rather than spending on advertisment.
I just now realized why I love your new outro to your videos. It really gives off a mr wizard vibe. So good!
That’s what I was going for with the music. Mr. Wizard/3-2-1 Contact/McGyver vibes.
@@JKenjiLopezAlt Well... you've succeeded. its really very well done. Now I feel like I want a t shirt with your "Kenji's Cooking Show" Graphic over that still of Shabu catching food.
Kan definitely already blew up. I ordered the video you mentioned this in before and didn't get any message or anything. Absolutely adore the knife though.
Hey, I'm sorry I missed you somehow. Sometimes there is confusing contact info or maybe my email went to a spam folder. Anyway, I'm so glad you like the knife! Thank you for the support.
Kenji, can you PLEASE do a video on how to properly care for copper cookware? Also, any leads on where to get them re-tinned?
Kenji, you are wonderful and one of the purest youtube creators I've come across. So many others are now just glorified adverts and the videos ultimately suffer. Even when you're plugging products, it's for a good cause. Keep up the great work!
Just ordered a baking steel/griddle. The company is local to me! Can't wait to try it on the grill!
Baking steels are awesome! One of the best purchases I've made for the kitchen.
Just ordered me a KAN knife all the way from the UK. Can't wait for it to arrive as I've been looking to upgrade my Wustof for a while :)
Thank you for your support. Please be patient with shipping/customs. We've seen a few unfortunate delays, but so far, they've all arrived safely...eventually!
I already ordered 4 of the 13 oz Chef's Presses a while back, but I'm a sucker for nice wood stuff. I ordered the big set from Earlywood without the holder, even though I recently bought the Dalton-Ruhlman paddle and a pretty nice set of spurtles.
Bought some beautiful new wooden tools and donated to Feed America and NAACP. Thanks, Kenji :)
Kenji! I'm a big fan of yours! I've already purchased all of these products with the exception of the knife! OXO is the standard of standard, well thought out and efficient products! I have several including, most recently the small salad spinner, silicone measuring cup set, the 5lb scale, and the skinny jar spatula, all excellent workers! Earlywood is beautiful as all get out.. I own a large saute and a tera scrapper... as lovely to use as to look at! The chef's presses are great for even browning on grilled cheeses... and... queso birria (though, I substituted your chile verde!)! The piece de resistance.... the Baking Steel mini griddle has elevated my pizza game to heights I only dreamed of without owning a ginormous oven... funny enough I just returned from the grocery store with ground beef... smashburgers are next! Oh yeah, The Food Lab will remain the ultimate reference book in my kitchen!!! Thank you so much for the recommendations, constant videos / ideas and for being a stand up person who cares about fellow humans! Your grandpa... and family, is proud! One Love!
Honestly alittle nervous buying an American made Japanese knife until I saw the VG10 steel. And for the price not bad at all. Though it will be sent to someone as a gift since I have way too many knives
hey Kenji! love your videos... wondering if you could do an in depth “cooler” sou vide like you have in your amazing cookbook “the food lab”!
I'd been looking for an excuse to buy a set of OXO utensils. I've already fallen in love with their giant mixing bowls and the POP containers and measuring cups and measuring spoons, so I may as well just have the full kit.
@J. Kenji López-Alt would you recommend a mortar and pestle or a molcajete? Or both? Any brands you'd recommend?
Christmas present for husband and brother in law sorted, 2 of each size of chefspresses for each! Thanks Kenji
The scraper and herbs spiner are already out of stock on the oxo website, well done Kenji :-)
What are your opinions on high end Japanese cutlery, i.e. handcrafted gyutos? Is there a reason for you using the KAN instead of a Japanese gyuto? I can see the element of versatility being a big factor as it's made from VG10 damascus (right?) and has a more durable grind, but I myself am a sucker for laser-type Japanese knives. Is it a matter of personal taste or are there other reasons? Would be awesome to hear your take on this!
I'm definitely going to buy a knife! Just trying to decide between hammered and non-hammered now.
Thank you! Hammered is a cool look, but at the same time, the non-hammered shows off the damascus layers more. Either way, thanks for your support!
Just bought a knife with this recommendation, supporting a good cause is a cherry the top! Cheers from Canada!
Thank you for your support, Aaron!
Great episode, Kenji - you're a good teacher. And I just put some stuff on my gifts-for-others list!
Where is that wok lid from? I usually see the domed lids, but that wooden one looks intriguing.
Paul Biggins I think it might be Souped Up Recipe’s wok. I bought one recently & am in love with it.
From here: www.amazon.com/Natural-Healthy-Environment-Friendly-Anti-bacteria/dp/B07STVB174/?tag=kenjilopezalt-20
You can get it in multiple sizes.
Got the KAN knife as well. Love it. The quality of steel is amazing for the price.
Thanks for the endorsement, Mike!
Thanks Kenji! Been waiting for the chef presses but looks like I might be spending some more on the other great products... I guess I'm getting a knife :)
This is fantastic. I love my baking steel for pizza. I'll have to get my hands on their griddle!
wow this guy does it all. love your channel and your message.
Been saving up my chef’s press and baking steel money for a while now after you first mentioned this would be happening. Very excited to get these items and support these causes in this wild time. Thank you, Kenji, for making this happen!
I've been looking for a high quality large stove-top griddle for years with no luck. Finally!
Just got a text that my Kan knife is in the mailbox! I’m excited to start dicing onions...
I'd love to hear how it goes and what you think of it. Tag me on social or email me with something you make with it!
And, isn't the compost pail and OXO product?
Yes!
Pizza steel ordered! I've wanted one for awhile - this feels like the best way to go about it. Thanks for doing this, Kenji!
Just ordered a KAN knife! I can't wait to put it through its paces.
Thanks for the support, Dakota! It was a pleasure talking with you. Happy cooking!
I have been waiting for this vid, I can't afford anything but I will share the video, I just want to promote the cause, and want to say thank you.
Omg I am totally grabbing the Kan knife, but what I'm really curious about is your salt box 🤔 you may have mentioned in another episode but I haven't fully seen all of them... atleast just yet! Keep up the amazing work!
Just ordered a KAN knife, oxo scale, and the guacamole bowl from another video. Damn you Kenji!!!! Just kidding, always love finding the good stuff through you.
Thanks for the support, Alan. Happy cooking!
Is that Souped Up Recipes’ wok on your stove??? I got one a couple of months ago and absolutely love it. Perfect size and shape for home cooking.
Edit: just made two impulse buys for a Kan knife and three Chefs presses. BTW, the Chef Press is available for international shipping only through third party vendors (which is fine) where the discount code doesn’t work (also fine, but worth remembering when you make arrangements).
I bought the (3) chefs press last week because of your birria recipe. Wish I waited because I know you said you’d do a charity gig for them but thought you may have forgotten it. Well... I’m in need of a new knife! Thank you for doing this!
I love cooking and want to know more however i never want to do it as my job for life, knowing this it hurts me occasionally because i have worked in restaurant jobs and some of the videos i watch about cooking id love to cook beside them at some point to learn something and or have the experience. Keep making video Kenji and know that i and im sure others would love to work beside you
Thank you. Great idea!
Hi Kenji! I'm wondering if you could offer any advice on cleaning/maintaining the baking steel griddle? I'd love to know how you seasoned yours to get that great shade of black. Thanks!
I cook on it!
@@JKenjiLopezAlt Haha thanks! I guess I should have been more specific about my issue. I am having difficulty cleaning the steel without seemingly stripping away the seasoning, especially when it comes to removing sticky oil spots.
kenji, can you do a video about how to best season the stainless steel griddle? Mine is ordered and i've never worked with something like this before.
Hey Kenji, thanks for doing this. Those presses caught my attention last time you used them, may have to pick up a set. Had my fingers crossed there'd be a lead on any of those awesome pizza ovens you have. They all seem to be backordered for months right now and I've got 55lbs of Caputo flour that just arrived! Don't suppose you'd part ways with an Ooni for a charitable donation 🤔
Thanks for doing this Kenji. The wooden spatulas are beautiful.
It looks like this video created a run on these small businesses. I think it's awesome for everyone involved. I can't wait until I can order a Chef's Press though :)
Thanks Kenji for doing this! I've been holding off! Do you find yourself using one size chef press over the other a lot?
Thanks for doing this! I picked up some Earlywood items!
Have loved your episodes and I had already bought a spatula from Earlywood in the past. Just got another spatula and a couple Chefpress'! Thanks so much for doing this and all of your great videos.
You're a great guy, Kenji! Do these producers ship to Canada? :)
I can't speak for the others, but we do...when we have stock...so, soon!
I definitely did not need that Kan knife, but damned if I haven't been eyeing it up since I started seeing you use it, and the charity donation was the perfect excuse to finally buy it.
Sorry to contradict, but I'm pretty sure you DID need it...just kidding. Thanks for the support, and please let me know if I can ever help with anything.
I just ordered a kan knife and my phone auto filled my address and sort of messed it up. The owner called me thirty minutes later to confirm my shipping address. Awesome customer service. I also bought the chef presses.
I just recently got a few sets of the presses. You're going to love them. Nice chatting with you this evening. Please let me know what you think of the knife once it arrives!
Give this man a sponsor
I don’t take sponsors!
@@JKenjiLopezAlt Oh my bad i didn't understand it😂
Why don't you take sponsors tho?
Because it means I would not be able to give recommendations in an unbiased way, and I want my viewers to trust that I’m unbiased and not shilling for someone who’s paying me to.
Since I'm about to buy some chef's presses maybe you should do a video on if they're a good substitute for the brick in brick chicken?
any big dif between hammered and non-hammered for the knife? is it more of a preference than performance thing?
The hammering does aid slightly in food release, but it is mostly an aesthetic choice.
Hey K, is there still away to get some of the your kitchen equipment.i love that your donating your sponsoring and helping out these organizations that are desperately needed, thank you very much.
But don't forget the 100 black men of America they donate, sponsor and mentor to young men and women and help them go to 4 years of college wherever., Please.thank you. (Look them up on-line)
Back t, like to have a couple of pieces of your kitchenwares.
Hit me back up?
Hell yeah! My new knife and wooden spatulas are on the way! So happy you did this!
Thanks for the support, Brian!
@@cellobarney damn Kenji was right, you're on the ball lmao. Can't wait to try it out brother
@@brianharris2098 Let me know what you think when it arrives! I'd love to see what you make with it.
Got the essentials set from Earlywood, but not those fumbling tongs! Noticed you didn't have them laid out on the cutting board 😅
Because they were out by my grill where I was using them earlier.
Has anyone else that ordered a baking steel around the time this video came out gotten theirs yet? I ordered a couple days after this video, didn't hear anything for a few weeks, and then have been asking about an update for the last 3 weeks and been told "shipping end of this week." I'm OK with waiting, just trying to find out if everyone is in the same boat.
God Bless Sweetness thankyou for sharing and I look forward to supporting 🙏
WOW I had been looking at earlywood for a while.... guess it’s time!!!
Picked up a KAN knife - thanks!
Thanks, Nathan. Happy cooking!
Which configuration of the KAN knife do you recommend? Hammered vs non-hammered blade, and different handles?
I feel like I'm in a position to answer this. You'll probably be as happy with one as the others, but you need to take especially good care of the ebony wood handle. None should go through the dishwasher, and please dry the blade soon after use in all cases. The hammered finish is both aesthetic and useful, helping with food release, though the difference is very slight. Our hammered/ebony variation is by far our most popular. You can email me with any other questions at barney@kankitchen.com. I'd be happy to help.
Good video James
You’re good people man! Great causes and great product recommendations, I have some of this stuff and it’s great. Oxo is also really good for replacing things that are defective, very easy to deal with.
Kenji,
The BakingSteel company doesn't get credit for coming up with using steel plates as pizza baking surfaces for home ovens. They decided to monetize the idea after they read the idea in the Modernist Cuisine book, which got the idea from the old infamous eGullet forums in 2007. Genesis forum post:
forums.egullet.org/topic/99405-iso-the-perfect-pizza-crust-at-home/?do=findComment&comment=1367009
Your original article also mentions the Modernist Cuisine book and forums as sources:
slice.seriouseats.com/2012/09/the-pizza-lab-the-baking-steel-delivers.html
This has nothing to do with kitchen equipment, but Kenji, when what is your thoughts on MSG?
In his book The Food Lab, he mentions keeping a jar of it by his saltcellar. Page 245 of my ebook copy, it's in a section titled "GLUTAMATES, INOSINATES, AND THE UMAMI BOMBS". In that section he does discuss non-MSG ways of getting umami flavors. I think there's also been a video or two recently where he uses it in a recipe.
FBGzy01GEh Thank you so much for the reply friend. I will check it out.😁
I bought one of the knives but forgot to use the promo code :/. Thanks for the vid and ill donate anyways 🤙
With or without the promo code, I'm making a donation for each knife purchase. Thank you for your support!
Once again Kenji proves that he is the best.
This is awesome!
This is great dude
Kenji, you should add the "" to the Kan link in the description so that it's click-able
It resolves, just slowly.
For the knives, I see a couple different options, like hammered or not. Does one make a difference over the other in terms of use or are they both equally functional? I feel like it's a design thing but I could be wrong!
Hammering gives a small advantage in release of cut slices but mostly aesthetics
@@JKenjiLopezAlt Amen.
Kenji looks so cute in the end🥺
I love your salt box I see every day on your videos and would love to purchase one. Are you going to partner with them by any chance?
No idea who made it. It’s at least 15 years old given to me by and ex girlfriend.
@@JKenjiLopezAlt oh well, thanks for answering. Guess I'll have to be satisfied with the knife, rolling pin and chef presses I ordered and keep looking for a salt box that I like. LOL
What's the difference between hammered/non-hammered and ebony/ G10 for the knives?
The hammered finish is mostly for aesthetics, but does aid slightly in food release. The ebony wood handle is beautiful, but G10 is completely impervious to water, so you may need to be a little extra careful with the ebony...but please don't put either (or any good knife) in the dishwasher. A link to care/instructions comes in the knife box.
LOL. The OXO coupon actually made my order cost *more*.
Same. I paid it for a good cause, but if you find anything out about this LMK!
@@mattesullivan Yeah I just paid it. In retrospect I could have just bought it at regular price and made a donation myself.
I emailed oxo about it but I haven't heard back.