Just about every chef knows that knife skills can make or break a cook's confidence in the kitchen… But, do you have difficulty chopping and dicing -even the simplest of ingredients? This is a crash course how to use a kitchen knife. We'll cover the basics of what you need to know about handling a kitchen knife for chopping, slicing, dicing and, of course, impressing … [Read more...]
Once I Used to Cook, Now I'm a Critic
I'd like to think that being a critic means helping people to make the right decisions on what to invest their money and time into. Most of the time it feels like spending endless time finding small differences between mostly similar products. Nonetheless, I enjoy the process of each of our test days. We cook, make a mess, eat food and have a great time. I think back to my days a as a sous chef and spending my days in a commercial kitchen, I appreciate the fact that I can earn a living in kitchens that belong to myself or close friends of mine. Thank you for supporting everything we do here at Cookware Junkies by reading our reviews, purchasing products using our affiliate links and sharing our content with your friends and family. Contact me directly at cookwarejunkies@gmail.com.
10 Essential Knives
With just the right kitchen knife, any kitchen task can make all the difference. Whether it’s just a simple job like slicing tomatoes and more intricate tasks such as boning a salmon, or something else entirely – there is always a "best" knife for the job. But with so many different types of kitchen knives, how do you know which one is best? That’s why we’ve put together this … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Knife for Any Cooking Task
There's nothing worse than having the wrong knife when you're trying to prepare something in the kitchen. Try cutting a chicken leg with a pairing knife, or peeling an apple with a clever and I'm sure you'll get the picture. There's just nothing like holding a quality knife in your hand that's made specifically for what you're doing with it. But with all of the different … [Read more...]
The Chef’s Knife VS Santoku Knife
If you've ever watched a cooking show, chances are you've seen a chef's knife. It's the workhorse of the kitchen and can be used for everything from chopping vegetables to slicing meat. And every professional kitchen has one of these or even many. Another very similar knife that you've also probably seen but just didn't realize it wasn't the same knife is a Santoku knife. … [Read more...]
Best Muffin Pan – See Our Testing & Winners
Reviewing and Comparing Only the Top Muffin Pans to Buy Why get a muffin pan? The most basic function of a muffin pan is to ensure perfectly round, perfectly-risen muffins with muffin tops every time you bake, and that is why most of us get them. But muffin pans do more than that; they are versatile tools, and you can use them to make everything from buns to egg sandwiches … [Read more...]
Trader Joe’s Seasoning Blends
If there is one thing that Trader Joe's is better known for is their eclectic collection of seasonings and spices. Where there is a will, there is a way to season nearly anything bland to give it more taste, zest, or zing. Luckily for the near-endless selection found at TJ's, here are some shining examples of seasonings that are must-have items for your kitchen. Trader Joe's … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Ways to Make Tea
You might think that brewing tea is as simple as dropping a tea bag into a cup of hot water, but there are more than a few ways to brew tea properly. Just like brewing coffee, the ancient art of brewing tea is often more involved than you've been led to believe. How Brewing Tea Was Discovered These days, we are so used to going to the store and buying premade tea bags … [Read more...]
Ceramic Knives: Do They Work? Should You Buy One?
Should You Buy A Ceramic Knife? There are many positive reasons why to buy a ceramic knife since the hardness of the ceramic material is harder than steel. What most people don't understand are the problems that go along with ceramic knives. It's the essential iceberg that follows the frustration of many owners who now have a collection of knives that are damaged, chipped, and … [Read more...]