Can You Sharpen A Knife With A Ceramic Bowl? We Asked An Expert
There's a rumor floating around that you can sharpen a knife with the unglazed bottom of a ceramic bowl or plate, but just how true is it? We asked an expert.
Read More-
-
The Chopping Technique You Need For Scoopable Caesar Salad
Caesar salad is a classic for a reason, but it's always fun to change up the presentation. With this easy chopping technique, you can make yours scoopable.
Read More -
Why It Pays To Use A Serrated Knife When Cutting Homemade Fries
If you're looking to get the crispiest, crunchiest french fry at home, then it's time to put away the mandolin or straight-edged knife. Use this instead.
Read More -
The Ideal Knife To Cut Sushi Looks More Like A Sword
While you can get away with making sushi using a basic chef's knife, this traditional sword-like tool for slicing raw fish gives you more precise results.
Read More -
The Type Of Knife That's Ideal For Cutting Fruit
The versatile paring knife is a fruit-lover's best friend: Its shape, size, and sharpness make it perfect for hulling, slicing, and peeling any fruit.
Read More -
Roll Rugelach More Easily With One Simple Hack
There are two types of rugelach dough you can make, but whether yours is yeasted or enriched with cream cheese, try this simple slicing hack.
Read More -
Your Bread Knife Has Other Uses Apart From Cutting Loaves
Bread knives, with their long and serrated blades, make quick work of a crusty loaf of bread, but they're good for so much more than slicing a baguette.
Read More -
The Type Of Wood Alton Brown Suggests For Your Cutting Board
Alton Brown knows a thing or two about food and the tools you use to prepare, so his recommendation for the ideal type of cutting board carries a lot of weight.
Read More -
Here's Why Alton Brown Doesn't Think You Need A Paring Knife
It's important that you're using the right knife when working in the kitchen. However, according to Alton Brown, a paring knife is not one you need.
Read More -
One Of The Tensest Moments In Martha Stewart's Doc Gave Us A Practical Cooking Tip
R.J. Cutler's "Martha" documentary, now on Netflix, revealed an important cooking tip through some archival footage. Here's what it can teach you about knives.
Read More -
The Bread Test For Determining How Sharp Your Knives Are
If you think your knives may be getting dull, there's any easy way to find out that doesn't require any fancy tools. All you need is just a simple loaf of bread
Read More -
Aluminum Foil Is The Secret To Sharpening Kitchen Shears In A Pinch
Have your trusty kitchen shears been getting a bit dull? If so, there's a pretty nifty hack you can use that will have your shears working like new.
Read More -
Why Julia Child Preferred Carbon Steel Knives Over Stainless
Julia Child was very particular about her kitchen utensils, including her type of knives. She always preferred carbon steel over stainless - this is why.
Read More -
Ree Drummond's Go-To Chef's Knife Is A Versatile Classic
Most chefs, certainly those who are professional, have a specific kitchen knife that has become their favorite, and Ree Drummond isno exception.
Read More -
Remove Avocado Pits Without A Knife With One Easy Tip
Every year, thousands of people suffer from avocado hand -- slicing their hand while removing a pit. Avoid the risk with this easy no-knife tip.
Read More -
How To Scoop Ice Cream Like The Pros At Ben & Jerry's
To get a perfect scoop that doesn't twist your wrist, you just need to follow Ben and Jerry's method of plopping ice cream into your cone (or bowl).
Read More -
The Best Type Of Cutting Board To Keep Your Knives Sharp
Plastic or wooden cutting boards reign supreme in popularity, but pro chefs prefer a different material that keeps your expensive knives sharp and undamaged.
Read More -
How Pool Noodles Can Help You Store Knives Better
A pool noodle may not look like much, but it can be transformed into a stable, no-sliop tool that can hold as many kitchen knives as you please.
Read More -
Store Your Best Knives In Newspaper Before It's Too Late
A quality kitchen knife is meant to last a lifetime, so make sure to protect its blade by wrapping it in newspaper before tossing it into a drawer.
Read More -
Why Ina Garten Stores Her Knives Upside Down In The Block
If you have a knife block, and you don't store your knives the way Ina Garten does inside her block, you're risking dulling your blades prematurely.
Read More -
What Makes Japanese-Style Chef's Knives So Unique
Santoku, gyuto, kiritsuke -- there are many types of Japanese chef's knives, but they are all built in a similar fashion unique from Western equivalents.
Read More -
How To Get Kitchen Knives Sharpened At Your Grocery Store
Did you know you can get your knives sharpened at many local grocery stores? Here's how to check your local stores and how often to sharpen your knives.
Read More -
Never Wait To Dry Your Knives After Cleaning. Here's Why
There are many reasons why you should never air-dry your knives or wash and dry them in the dishwasher, so learn how to take care of them properly.
Read More -
What It Means When Kitchen Knives Are 'Full Tang'
A full tang knife features a single piece of steel running from the blade's tip all the way through to the handle's end, ensuring the blade remains in place.
Read More -
The One Place In Your Kitchen You Should Never Store Knives
There are many ways to store knives from kitchen drawers to knife blocks to magnetic strips, but there's one place you should never place them.
Read More -
The Clever Restaurant Trick To Sharpen Knives With Just A Plate
While, yes, a knife sharpener can get your knives nice and pointy again, you may be shocked to learn that so, too, can the bottom of your dishware.
Read More -
You Should Never Own Enough Knives To Justify A Knife Block
Most cooks need only about three knives to accomplish nearly any culinary task, rendering a handful of the knives in a typical knife block superfluous.
Read More
