http://www.pappardelle.net/ Tips and Tools to make incredible pasta at home! articles from pappardelle.net Copyright 2012 Avidify http://www.pappardelle.net/posts/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-manual-pasta-maker When buying a manual pasta maker there are several things to look for. First is how durable the machine is. For example, if one machine is metal and the other is plastic, it's pretty clear that the metal machine will be more durable. Second is whether the machine can adjust for thickness. It's important to gradually crank down the thickness of the pasta as you use the machine to knead the dough. You will also want to see if the machine has attachments for various kinds of pasta. For example i... http://www.pappardelle.net/posts/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-manual-pasta-maker Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:45:20 UTC http://www.pappardelle.net/posts/do-you-need-to-dry-out-freshly-made-pasta-before-using When making pasta, many people wonder if the freshly made pasta needs to dry out before it can be used. Yes, freshly made pasta should lay out to dry before it can be used. The recommended drying time is usually one hour. When drying the pasta, it is possible to lie them on a flat surface, but pasta drying racks are highly recommended. These pasta drying racks will allow long strips of pasta to dry without taking up too much space. They also save on clean-up time, as the pasta noodles may dry... http://www.pappardelle.net/posts/do-you-need-to-dry-out-freshly-made-pasta-before-using Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:45:21 UTC http://www.pappardelle.net/posts/how-to-make-ravioli-at-home-using-a-ravioli-rolling-pin Homemade ravioli is a treat that will delight friends and family alike when you bring it to the table. Cheese, meat, or vegetable filled, raviolis are pillow of goodness that can be served a red sauce or a white sauce. A tool that will make creating your raviolis perfect every time is called a ravioli pin. This specialty rolling pin has cut out on it for making individual ravioli when rolled over pasta dough. Flour your working surface, lay out two identical rectangles of dough and positi... http://www.pappardelle.net/posts/how-to-make-ravioli-at-home-using-a-ravioli-rolling-pin Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:19:28 UTC