Quality cutting boards typically have some heft, which is how they stay firm and stable on the worktop as you deal with tough cuts. Many of them have handles that make them easy to pick up, move around or even…
Cutco vs. Wusthof Knives, German-based brands of knives in the market of quality kitchen knives, reign supreme. But that does not mean they don’t face intense competition from their American counterparts. Indeed, the German company. Wusthof is one of the…
Serious chefs don’t use just any German Chef knife. They consider efficiency and reliability and also take pride in renowned brands. German knives offer these qualities in abundance, and any professional chef understands this, so their price points are relatively…
I had no idea what it was like to be a chef when I decided to go to cooking school; I only knew that I wanted to go. I had so many questions in my head and wanted to know more. It…
A Santoku knife is used for various tasks, such as slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and meats. “Santoku” translates to “three virtues” in Japanese, referring to the knife’s ability to perform three primary cutting techniques – chopping, slicing, and…
If you’re a steak lover, filet mignon is probably one of your favorite cuts of beef. But knowing how to cook it perfectly every time can be challenging with different cooking methods. (Check it out, Pan Seared Cast Iron) In…