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.
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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. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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). -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Ina Garten's Go-To Gadget For Sharpening Knives
Knives can be one of the most important investments for your kitchen. So is keeping them in top shape using tips like Ina Garten's go-to sharpening gadget. -
The Only 3 Knives You Need In Your Kitchen Arsenal
Good knives can be pricey, but thankfully, you really only need these three types to have a fully functional kitchen that can handle any recipe. -
What Are Damascus Steel Knives And Why Does Everybody Want One?
Grasp the art of Damascus Steel knives, admired for their balance of design and durability. Realize why they have set the gold standard in kitchenware.
