I bought one of these just for making osso buco. I found myself using it for a lot more than just that. I make tomato sauce in it, chili, any excuse I have to bust it out, I do. I absolutely...
I have always loved Indian food but like many who have never travelled to india itself i have often wondered how authentic the Indian food i have eaten actually is. This book has convinced...
I've owned one of these for over 3 years now, using it daily. I've never had to sharpen (grind) it, just an occasional run along a fine steel, and it's held a wonderful edge for everyday prep....
I purchased my first Smart grinder nine months ago. I was thrilled with it and thought I had found the perfect grinder for a French press grind that would change settings quick and...
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I had a fellow employee ask me what the best knives were cuz she wanted to buy some expensive knives and i had went to culinary school and i told her (and i still hold true to this)
the best knife is whatever feels comfy in your hand, plain and simple
If it's for the workplace, please, please, for the love of god, don't get an expensive one. Keep the nice ones at home, and get something along the lines of a Victorinox (a.k.a Forschner) for work.