Using a simple knife in this case called a birdsbeak you can create beautiful additions to your plates in a few minutes.  Companies like Shun and Henkels make this type of knife and also garnishing kits which contain the more specialized cutters, zesters, channel knives and melon ballers.  The foods we eat are certainly made more appetizing when they are pleasing to look at. Below… Continue reading

A Fascinating trip to the Henckel Knives Website

Wow I just got back from a tour of the Zwilling J A Henckels factory. It is a pretty impressive place; no I didn’t go there physically. I took the tour through the amazing power of the internet.  The company began when Peter Henckels registered his trademark in 1731.  That would make… Continue reading

Best Kitchen Knives For Any Budget: The Answer Will Surprise

In the market for innovative kitchen knives? Salivating over some elite knives but have a restricted budget? Puzzled over the variety of options available to you?

I’m about to reveal three different guidelines you can employ to guide you in your search for great knives. Those guidelines will save you a lot of cash but, more importantly, will… Continue reading

The food processor is an integral part of of any well equipped kitchen.  From mincing garlic to building dressings, salsa, tapenade’s or dips, the food processor is indispensable.  In a commercial kitchen it gets used several times a day, in my home kitchen I use it at least 2 or 3 times a week.  With high end processors that spin at several thousand rpm it is easy to incorporate oils… Continue reading

The mandoline pictured above comes with a straight slicing blade and 3 julienne blades for a degree of sizes in your cutting.  The protective handle has a spring loaded grip to hold your food in place as you slice it.  It does not have a “waffle” blade for doing a gaufrette style of cut.

How to Buy and Grip a Chinese Cleaver
by: Ala Luke

The proper cutting technique is one the most important things you will need to learn in order to cook like a professional.Different recipes use different cutting techniques, so it’s important that you know when and how to use each one.Improper cutting can lead to food with an unexpected taste… Continue reading

Proper care of your Chef knives involves not only storing them but also keeping the edges sharp.  Using the right knife for the job, is important as well.  For years I was taught that the best knife for working with chicken was the boning knife and that trimming fat was best done with a slightly frozen product.  I have now discovered that using a standard chef knife… Continue reading

Storing Your Kitchen Knives Wondering about the best and safest way to store your kitchen knives? Continue reading