Find the best all-purpose peeler
Personally, I like the Y or Harp shaped peelers the best. I find that the pulling motion is quicker for me. And when you have several crates of potatoes or carrots in front of you, speed is a...
I think that you say it here, buy the oriental version of the knife. If it feels great in your hand, you're more likely to use it.
As for sharpening (or honing actually), there's a
special angled ceramic water sharpener that...
Actually, my undergrad housing situation was exactly like this, but with no option at all to out who you will be rooming with.
It's been a while so I don't remember the unversity's reason for the policy, but I imagine that it's about...
I have a pair of Birkenstock clogs that I really like. Initially, I had concerns that wearing clogs would be a little awkward (not being tightly laced or form fitting), but I'm just as agile as ever. And at the end of the day, while...
I concur with SlaveGirl, if possible offer to stage (work for free). This will get your foot in the door. Once the chef sees how dedicated and hardworking you are, it can transition into a full time position.
Good luck! And let us...
"The Professional Chef, 7th ed." is indeed a great book, and well worth $45. The detailed descriptions and pictures are excellent. Like many others in this group, I have a large library of cookbooks, and this is definitely a...
