Archive for the ‘Kitchen Cutlery’ Category

Kitchen Knife Sets – How to Select the Best One for Your Needs

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

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Kitchen knife set

Why does it make sense to think about a kitchen knife set?

1. It is very likely that knives bought in a set will be cheaper than the same knives bought individually.

22-slot knife storage block, oak2. The set may contain a storing system for your knives. There may be a wooden, stainless steel, glass or plastic block with a slot for each knife, which is a wonderful way to store your knives. Some sets even have blocks with free slots for extra knives. You may fill these slots later, with, for example, a pair of steak knives. (more…)

Kitchen Knife Sharpening Instructions

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

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Tips about using a honing steel

To properly realign the edge of your knife, it is best to place the tip of the honing steel on a cutting board or kitchen towel holding the rod vertically. This will give you a vertical line and will prevent slipping. (more…)

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Recommended Knife Care & Safety

Saturday, March 29th, 2008
J.A. Henckels chef's knife

BASIC SAFETY MEASURES

1. Keep knives sharp. A sharp knife is safer than a dull one because it requires less pressure in cutting. The knife will not slip as easily and your hand will not tire as quickly. (more…)

Plastic Cutting Boards Review | Flexible Cutting Boards

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

Synthetic cutting board

Characteristic features of plastic cutting boards…

  • plastic cutting boards don’t stain easily because of their non-porous surface. Food juices won’t penetrate into them, which will reduce the possibility of bacteria. Some synthetic boards even have an anti-bacterial coating. (more…)

Wood Cutting Boards Review | Bamboo Boards | Maple Boards | Oak Boards

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

Wood cutting boards are made from hard wood, such as maple and oak, and from bamboo as well (which is actually a grass). According to the way they are manufactured, wooden boards may be… (more…)

Wusthof Cutlery : The Perfect Knife For Any Use

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

Top chefs consider their knives the most important tools in their kitchen. The demands of the professional kitchen require different types of knives for different types of foods and different cutting tasks. (more…)

Calphalon Cutlery – Design, Techniques And Uses

Saturday, March 1st, 2008
Calphalon cutlery 8-inch chef's knife

Useful information about kitchen cutlery from Calphalon. Read the article to learn why forged kitchen knives are a much better option than stamped knives. For example, the blade of a stamped knife is punched out from a thin sheet of steel. Since they are thinner and lighter, stamped knives require that you use a firmer grip and more pressure when chopping, mincing, etc. (more…)

Wusthof Knives Video

Sunday, September 30th, 2007
Wusthof knives

Click on the following link to see how Wusthof knives are made. It is a very interesting video about one of the most quality kitchen knives.

http://www.wusthof.com/EN/video.asp

Cutting Boards Review | Wood Boards | Plastic Boards

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Wood cutting board

It will help you to select your cutting boards if you can first prepare answers to questions such as these…

1. How much space do you have on the kitchen countertop?

If you want a large cutting board (for example, 19 to 13 inches (48 to 33 cm)), you must have a place to put it on the countertop. You may also wish to leave the board there after use. Do you have enough free space? (more…)

Knife Sharpeners Review | Sharpening Stones | Electric Knife Sharpeners

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

Chef's Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3-Stage electric knife sharpener, black

Different kitchen knife sharpeners are available. For example…

  • a sharpening steel.
  • a sharpening stone.
  • manual and electric sharpeners.
  • a sharpener attached to a can opener…

To have an effect on the knife blades, these instruments use steel pieces or some of the following abrasives… (more…)