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Knife Recommendations For Female Chefs

Author: Monique Nicholas

In this article we’ll explore some of our most famous female chefs. We’ll break down the knives they either...

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Jonathan Scolnick Jonathan Scolnick

How To Cut Dragon Fruit

Author: Jonathan Scolnick

Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, or strawberry pear, is an aesthetically spectacular, tropical fruit with numerous health benefits...

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Jorge Farah Jorge Farah

Best Meat Shredder

Author: Jorge Farah

You can use them for preparing chicken thighs for tacos (or delicious shredded chicken quesadillas), a nice big piece...

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Monique Nicholas Monique Nicholas

What Is A Gyuto Knife?

Author: Monique Nicholas

Knowing what kind of steel the knife is made from can help us determine what type of knife it...

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Jonathan Scolnick Jonathan Scolnick

7 Ruthlessly Sharp Knives For Butchers

Author: Jonathan Scolnick

The thick, steel blade of a butcher knife allows you to cut through your meat without chipping or breaking...

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Jorge Farah Jorge Farah

What Is A Saucepan?

Author: Jorge Farah

How is a saucepan meant to be used? What sets it apart from the rest of your kitchen arsenal?...

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What Makes a Good Fish Fillet Knife?

Author: Pablo Pérez

All fillet knives should be corrosion-resistant because of this. A high-carbon stainless steel blade ensures that your knife remains...

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Jonathan Scolnick Jonathan Scolnick

How To Season A Cast Iron Pan

Author: Jonathan Scolnick

Use a paper towel to rub your cast iron frying pan with a thin layer of  seasoning oil. Make...

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Jorge Farah Jorge Farah

Wüsthof vs Dalstrong

Author: Jorge Farah

Dalstrong and Wüsthof have made names for themselves in the culinary industry by producing some of the most durable, high-quality knives...

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Where Are Dalstrong Knives Manufactured?

Author: Evelyn Duskey

We get it. In a world full of old-school knife titans, we’re the fresh contender, the new kids on...

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10 Whiskey Cocktails You Can Make at Home

Author: Monique Nicholas

Discover a world of whiskey cocktails that you can make from the comfort of your home. The best part...

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Jorge Farah Jorge Farah

Perfect Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

Author: Jorge Farah

Whether you’re entertaining guests at your own place, showing up at somebody else’s backyard barbecue, or simply making a...

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Jonathan Scolnick Jonathan Scolnick

How To Season A Stainless Steel Pan

Author: Jonathan Scolnick

You have finally decided to put aside your cast iron skillet and move on to a stainless steel pan....

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Monique Nicholas Monique Nicholas

Chef Tattoo Ideas | Culinary Inspired Body Art

Author: Monique Nicholas

As the tattoo becomes more prevalent and accepted by society, we’re seeing all types of tattoo designs emerge. Some...

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Jonathan Scolnick Jonathan Scolnick

5 Knives Every BBQ Chef Should Own

Author: Jonathan Scolnick

If you pride yourself on your BBQ, or smoked meats, you already know that using the proper knives makes...

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Jorge Farah Jorge Farah

Differences Between A Fillet Knife And A Boning Knife

Author: Jorge Farah

Take the fillet knife and the boning knife, for instance. If you put them side by side, the typical...

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Monique Nicholas Monique Nicholas

Best Cutting Boards

Author: Monique Nicholas

I use a cutting board to cut my morning fruit, mid-morning cheese snack, a veggie medley for lunch, and...

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How To Choose A Kitchen Apron

Author: Monique Nicholas

Don’t be fooled. Once you start rocking an apron in the kitchen, you’ll wonder how you ever cooked without...

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Jonathan Scolnick Jonathan Scolnick

How To Choose A Cutting Board

Author: Jonathan Scolnick

A high quality cutting board will be more durable, and maintain a knife’s razor sharp edge. Because it is...

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Best Whetstones

Author: Pablo Pérez

One of the most versatile sharpening tools available, the whetstone can not only repair, sharpen, and polish knives but...

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Jorge Farah Jorge Farah

Different Types Of Utility Knives

Author: Jorge Farah

Think of the culinary utility knife as the midway point between a chef knife and a paring knife -- a...

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