If you want some serious cook's perspective, try the forums over at http://www.cooksillustrated.com. Very friendly bunch, and some of the knowledgeable types seem to be on *all* the time...
Sadly, my choices of kitchen hardware were pretty limited when I spec'd my place out. The menu wasn't huge, so I ended up with Monogram SS. I would rethink SS the next time around--very hard to keep clean. The "pyrex" top on the range is also a devil to keep clean--even the slightest fingerprint shows nicely. Might not be as much of an issue with colors other than black.
In the realm of kitchen pet peeves, what is up with modern refrigerators? Granted, extra space in the door is nice, but now there is *no* space on the shelves. Try parking a double sheet cake with butter cream frosting in your fridge. Or try brining a turkey for Xgiving in your fridge. Next time I'm skipping all the funny door shelves and just going with a really freekin' huge subzero.
Sadly, my choices of kitchen hardware were pretty limited when I spec'd my place out. The menu wasn't huge, so I ended up with Monogram SS. I would rethink SS the next time around--very hard to keep clean. The "pyrex" top on the range is also a devil to keep clean--even the slightest fingerprint shows nicely. Might not be as much of an issue with colors other than black.
In the realm of kitchen pet peeves, what is up with modern refrigerators? Granted, extra space in the door is nice, but now there is *no* space on the shelves. Try parking a double sheet cake with butter cream frosting in your fridge. Or try brining a turkey for Xgiving in your fridge. Next time I'm skipping all the funny door shelves and just going with a really freekin' huge subzero.