 The shape of the Super Bread Knife not only allows room for your knuckles on the cutting board, it is more versatile, and the chef knife shape allows better control than most offset bread knives. Our unique 'wave' serration gives you an incredibly sharp edge and has the unique capacity to be honed and fully sharpened using a diamond or ceramic steel. Kullens or dimple grinds on the side of the blade allow the Super Bread Knife to pass through food cleanly and helps prevent food from sticking to it."
Read more about the knife's steel, handle and the fact that it's made in the USA here.
But now let's chat about how I tested out this Superbread knife. I finally decided to make no knead bread in my Le Creuset. The recipe has been going around for a few years and I have put it on my mental cooking resolutions list and can finally put a mental check mark by it!
I'm not going to retype the entire recipe because I followed it exactly. You can see the recipe and the video by Michael Ruhlman for yourself. The only thing I would tell you is to add way more salt to the dough: mine was a bit on the bland side.
Since I don't have a stand mixer, I made the dough in my KitchenAid food processor by combining flour, water, yeast and salt. The dough was a bit sticky, but I just formed it into a ball and let it rise for a few hours.
Once the bread was ready to be baked, I brushed it with olive oil, sprinkled it with salt and made a snowflake design with my Superbread knife.
The photo below on the left shows how perfectly golden brown the bread is all around. You have to be patient and let the bread cool for a bit before cutting into it.
The Superbread did an awesome job cutting through the very crispy crust and not tearing the bread. It was also long enough to handle this large loaf.
I had to dig in as soon as I cut a few slices: the bread was great with olive oil and salt and also with a drizzle of thick balsamic (not pictured).
Thank you SO much New West Knifeworks for my new gorgeous knife! If YOU want to buy one, you can use a special discount code for Mango & Tomato readers to get 25% off your purchase: M&T25.
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11/11/2011On Monday July 25th, 2016 the BC Liberal Government announced that effective August 2nd, 2016 foreign national non- residents that are purchasing or have not closed on a residential property in the Greater Vancouver Regional District will be subject to an additional 15% property transfer tax when title transfers.
The tax will apply to properties in Anmore, Belcarra, Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley City and Township, Lion’s Bay, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver City and District, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, White Rock and Electoral Areas. Note: The additional tax does not apply to properties located on Tsawwassen, First Nation lands or land outside of the Regional District. Mission, Abbotsford and Chilliwack will not be affected.
• An American couple moving to BC as a transfer for work, purchased a home in June 2016 (prior to any new tax announcements). It is a 2 bedroom townhome in Surrey, purchased for $400,000, they complete and take possession on August 10th.
• The American couple must supplement an extra $60,000 cash to close, in just 2.5 weeks. They may not be able to close, as contracted, due to this unforeseen new cost. They may not only lose the home but they may suffer financially by not being able to reside in BC in time for their job transfer from the USA. They also lose the deposit they would have paid on the home, and in the event that they cannot complete on the purchase, they may be subject to further litigation. This adds burden to an operating business in B.C relying on a unique and limited talent pool.
• The British Columbian that sold their home to the American citizen has purchased a condominium in the Okanagan as their long term retirement strategy and now they can’t complete on their firm sale with exposure to loss of their deposit and potential litigation. The person in the Okanagan that sold them the condominium now can’t generate the funds they need to move to this new home as contracted (with a nursing home) as they likely would lose their pre-allocated nursing home space – in limited supply.
• Conclusion: Poor implementation of a tax intended to benefit British Columbians, can very conceivably impact many more people than foreign national non-residents.
Fifth Avenue is urging our local MLA’s to appeal the new tax and have it apply to real estate transactions that were written after July 25th to avoid this “negative ripple effect”. The negative impacts to British Columbians of enforcing a new tax on real estate transactions where no prior knowledge or expectation for this tax existed is unacceptable. We urge you to contact your local MLA and request the government not to make this tax apply to retroactive transactions.
It should be noted that many global cities do have a similar foreign tax on property sales and/or restrictions on which properties foreigners can actually buy.
Fifth Avenue agrees with a tax if the funds received will contribute to affordable housing in regions where it is needed. London and Hong Kong for example both have a 15% tax for foreigner buyers that was implemented by their governments in April of this year. Metro Vancouver is still considered relatively inexpensive compared to other global cities with similar foreign taxes.
The new tax should have been implemented with appropriate notice to potential purchasers with an education on how the tax would be implemented as it relates to pre-sale purchase agreements.
Find the full details on this new tax from the BC Ministry of Finance here.
Final thoughts on affordability: The new tax does not address the root issue of today’s hot housing market! This market is a bi-product of a shortage of housing supply to adequately meet demand. We support government initiatives to speed up the housing approval process at the local municipal level. This can support a balanced market desired by the Government of British Columbia.
Buying a new home is one of the most important decisions and largest investments you’ll make in your life. And it’s not uncommon for people to focus solely on the listing price. After all, we want a good deal right! However, it’s important to do some pre-planning before you jump into the excitement of house hunting. And the team at Fifth Avenue is here to help.
We suggest that you make a list of what’s really important to you and your family. Divide this list into “must-haves” and “nice-to-haves”. Take the time to sit down with each member of your family to hear their thoughts.
Here are a few points you should consider.
The Area. Is this an area that you’d like to raise your kids in? What does your commute to work look like? Is there public transit close by? How close are schools, retailers, recreational facilities etc.? You basically want to know that the lifestyle you’re after for yourself and your family is easily achieved in the area you’re looking in.
The Community. Does the development have a good “feel”? Have you inquired about the landscaping plans and amenity areas? What are the long-term plans for the community such as roads, commercial expansion etc.? Are bylaws in place within the community that will restrict how you can live in your home (such as no pets etc.)?
The Home. Is the style of home in keeping with your esthetic? Take a close look at the quality of the home – is the construction solid and are the finishings of high quality? Are the appliances energy efficient to keep your monthly expenses down? Imagine your family’s daily routine and assess the layouts and sizes being offered. Remember, more square footage doesn’t always mean more living space.
The Financing. Do you know the amount you have for your down payment? What is the monthly mortgage payment you are comfortable with? Do you have a realistic picture of what your financial obligations will be once you own your home? If not, it might be a good idea to meet with a financial advisor.
The Builder. This is an important part of the home buying process. Have you researched the builders who have built the home(s) you’re interested in? Are they CHBA approved? Do they have a good reputation in the industry? How many homes have they built and what is their customer care like after you buy your home?
Arrange to do a walk-through of the home to ensure that the work being done is according to plan.
Receive a list of manufacturer’s warranties on components and products used in your home.
Before the end of your first year, the builder will touch