Eva Contreras
Travel, culture and food writer based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Content creator for very diverse topics and
international projects around the world. Translator (English, Spanish, occasionally German). Photographer and poetry
writer in her free time (if there's any).
Her LinkedIn bio starts with 'relentlessly curious' although she really wanted to write 'high tolerance to spicy foods'.
She has a Bachelor Degree in Mass Communication with a Major in Journalism, as well as a couple of semesters of a
Master's Degree in Linguistics.
Eva enjoys working with projects that challenge her to create meaningful, useful, authentic content based on research
and organization but also, why not, a bit of passion.
Find her on LinkedIn or Instagram.
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The Only Garden Knife You’ll Ever Need
A garden knife can perform almost all of the tasks required for gardening and is very easy to use, so you don't need to be a professional landscaper. Read on to discover everything about the types of gardening knives (and which...
9 Mins
Do You Really Need Kitchen Scissors?
We tend to underestimate kitchen accessories. At least, that is what happened to me with kitchen scissors, which I considered to be completely optional until I discovered their incredible versatility. Now they’re on my list of essentials, I own several pairs of kitchen shears and I use them all...
10 Mins
How To Peel An Orange Like An Expert
I love oranges! As juice for breakfast, as zest for my desserts, to marinate chicken and pork. I even use it to make scented candles! No wonder this is the one fruit with its own Marvel Superhero: Captain Citrus!
8 Mins
What Is The Best Cutting Board Material?
Find out more about cutting boards and the different materials used to make them. Choose the perfect option for your culinary adventures!
12 Mins
14 Paring Knife Uses You May Not Know
It’s true that paring knives can effortlessly work on any fruit or vegetable, no matter how intricate the shape or the surface. But beyond that there is a lot of room for creativity and culinary exploration.
10 Mins
How To Sharpen A Knife Without A Sharpener
Some people have improvised a few unconventional, homemade solutions to sharpen knives without a sharpener. It might be very tempting to try these DIY methods, but there are significant risks associated with them. In this article, while we will explore each one of them, we will also discuss the advantages and...
8 Mins
How To Cut Cauliflower Without Making A Mess
Cauliflower is one of the most versatile and nutritious vegetables. But, to take full advantage of its benefits and flavor, it is important to know how to choose, store, cut, and prepare it properly. Read on to discover how to get the most out of this healthy treat!
10 Mins
Dalstrong Knives vs. Imarku Knives: Which brand to choose?
Dalstrong and Imarku are both popular brands in the knife market. Take a closer look at the details and the specific differences that will make you choose one brand over the other.
9 Mins
Understanding Stainless Steel Flatware
Flatware is an essential part of everyday life, just as cookware sets and tableware in general. Let us discover the concepts, advantages, and recommendations around stainless steel flatware, the “silent hero” behind your weekday dinners (and dinner parties!).
12 Mins
The Best Knife Store To Shop Online
Here are some guidelines to choose the best knife store to buy knives online, or at least, where to start looking!
9 Mins
The Advantages Of A Magnetic Knife Strip
You don’t know how much time you spend looking for a kitchen knife in the drying rack or worse, the drawer, until you get yourself a real, proper storage solution like a magnetic holder. While there are many options for storing kitchen knives, magnetic holders shine among all the others.
7 Mins
The Best Home Cooked Meals (Made Easy)
Nothing says home like homemade food. In this article, we bring you the best home-cooked meals to try. It doesn’t matter if you’re cooking for yourself on a weeknight or hosting a Sunday barbecue, with these recipes, you can’t go wrong!
14 Mins
How To Peel Ginger In 2 Easy Ways
It is one of the most popular spices in the world for its medicinal properties and its particular spicy flavor that enhances every dish it touches. But to enjoy all ginger has to offer, you first have to peel and cut the thing.
10 Mins
How To Peel Garlic : 6 Easy Options
Garlic offers one of the most intense flavors and aromas in gastronomy. No wonder it has so many devotees around the world (including me).
9 Mins
Choosing The Right Vegetable Peeler
Peeling things may seem like a simple task but we, people who cook regularly, know that it can be tedious and even challenging if done with the wrong tool or the wrong technique. Read on to learn more about one of the kitchen’s more quiet and noble heroes!
11 Mins
How To Cut a Kiwi: Different Methods
Kiwi is one of those fruits that has it all. But the exotic-looking fruit can be intimidating if you never tried to cut it yourself. You’ll there’s nothing to be afraid of!
10 Mins
5 Kitchen Accessories You Should Take Very Seriously
There are a million things involved in the daily operations of a kitchen. It’s time you look around and start paying attention to the whole enterprise: read and discover the kitchen accessories you should take seriously from now on!
9 Mins
6 Must-Have BBQ Accessories
Barbecue is an art, and grill aficionados will surely agree.If you enjoy barbecues, read on to find out if something is lacking in your arsenal, or better, prove me otherwise!
12 Mins
The Perfect Set Of Kitchen Knives
Having a good set of knives available when cooking your favorite recipes, regardless of how complex the recipe is or how skilled you are, is crucial to enjoy the cooking experience and the overall results at the table.How to choose the one that best suits your needs and preferences, without...
16 Mins
Best Method: How To Cut Cilantro
I love cilantro, but I am well aware that there are two types of people: those who love it and those who hate it - and the polarity is radical. In either case, read on to discover the wonderful, exotic world of cilantro.
9 Mins
About Dalstrong
Professional kitchens are hidden spaces filled with passion, rage, pain, euphoria, and innovation that few people ever see. There's a fire that burns within chefs, pitmasters, and line cooks as they try to keep pace with relentless demand, always pushing themselves and each other for greatness.