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...]
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...]
Best Chef Knifes under $100
We've chosen our top picks for Chef's knives that are under the $100 radar that are offering excellent abilities when it comes to sharpness, comfort, and performance. We hope that these top picks that were selected from a much larger review will give you confidence in our opinion as to why these are the best knives under $100 for your money's worth. Like any other preferred … [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 Knife Sets – Tested & Rated
Choosing the best set of knives for your kitchen can be a tricky problem. You can save time and money by simply purchasing a premade knife set. The potential downside to this is that you can end up with a cheap collection of knives that serve better as a decoration than for cutting. Your knives are the backbone of your kitchen, and they deserve careful consideration, … [Read more...]
Top Ceramic Knives & Sets
Most technologies start out getting pooh-poohed by people in the field. There’s usually a good reason — they don’t match up to the established tech. Sometimes the new technology works its way past the hurdles and finds a niche; other times it never turns the corner and just fades away. For years, I’ve seen cookbooks and shows dismiss ceramic knives with a quick paragraph, but … [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...]