CHEF BLOG
CHEF BLOG
Jonathan Scolnick
The thick, steel blade of a butcher knife allows you to cut through your meat without chipping or breaking the blade. Some of these steel blades have a small curve to them, offering you the flexibility of a boning or filleting knife. This added maneuverability allows you to get around the bone.
13 Mins
Jorge Farah
No saucepan? No problem. We've outlined our best tips for how to use one or two larger, more versatile pots, pans, or skillets to get the same results (if not better).
15 Mins
Monique Nicholas
Finding gifts for dad is not always easy, especially when you have a father like mine who replies, “world peace” every time you ask him what birthday gift he’d like. Rest easy sweet children of fathers, in this article we’ll cover those traditional dad gifts (that likely include Dad’s initials somewhere), the key to selecting a great Father’s Day gift, our top 10 gift ideas, and answer some frequently asked questions.
15 Mins
Jonathan Scolnick
Use a paper towel to rub your cast iron frying pan with a thin layer of seasoning oil. Make sure to rub it inside and outside the cooking surface, and on the handle. Use an oil with a high smoke point, like vegetable oil, flax oil, canola oil or grape-seed oil.
9 Mins
Jorge Farah
Dalstrong and Wüsthof have made names for themselves in the culinary industry by producing some of the most durable, high-quality knives on the market. They share many similarities, but there are also several differences that set them apart from each other. If you’re choosing between Dalstrong knives and Wüsthof knives, read on for a breakdown and comparison.
10 Mins
Monique Nicholas
Discover a world of whiskey cocktails that you can make from the comfort of your home. The best part of these recipes is that you can really utilize a lot of the same ingredients to make different whiskey cocktail variations.
14 Mins
Jorge Farah
Whether you’re entertaining guests at your own place, showing up at somebody else’s backyard barbecue, or simply making a meal at home for yourself and your family, making your own barbecue sauce signals that you’re someone who cares about making the experience special.
17 Mins
Jonathan Scolnick
You have finally decided to put aside your cast iron skillet and move on to a stainless steel pan. You know that stainless steel, not carbon steel, cookware meets your personal style and culinary needs. Now, you will want to know how to properly season and care for your fresh stainless steel pan. Well, you have come to the right place.
10 Mins
Monique Nicholas
As the tattoo becomes more prevalent and accepted by society, we’re seeing all types of tattoo designs emerge. Some of our favorites have been found on the arms of chefs and food lovers alike.
9 Mins
Evelyn Duskey
We get it. In a world full of old-school knife titans, we’re the fresh contender, the new kids on the block. Our knife designs are bold, innovative, and exciting. But besides looking fierce, those new to our brand may be asking themselves: Where are these knives from? How are they manufactured? What are they made from? And how do they hold up?
17 Mins
Jonathan Scolnick
If you pride yourself on your BBQ, or smoked meats, you already know that using the proper knives makes a huge difference in the ease and enjoyment of your experience. So, to be clear, all pitmasters and BBQ lovers ought to own the following five knives...
15 Mins
Evelyn Duskey
Dalstrong proudly announces the launch of its Delta Wolf Series, a collection of strong, agile, and long-lasting knives that take their inspiration from the Special Operations Force of the same name.
5 Mins
Jorge Farah
Take the fillet knife and the boning knife, for instance. If you put them side by side, the typical home cook won’t really be able to tell the difference. In fact, many people use these knives incorrectly, or even ignore them altogether.
13 Mins
Monique Nicholas
I use a cutting board to cut my morning fruit, mid-morning cheese snack, a veggie medley for lunch, and usually some form of raw meat for dinner. In other words, I use a cutting board all day every day. That means I need my boards to last and stay clean.
13 Mins
Jonathan Scolnick
A high quality cutting board will be more durable, and maintain a knife’s razor sharp edge. Because it is easy to maintain, you will not have to worry about errand juice or bacteria build-up in cracks along the cutting surface.
13 Mins
Monique Nicholas
Don’t be fooled. Once you start rocking an apron in the kitchen, you’ll wonder how you ever cooked without one.
14 Mins
Jorge Farah
Think of the culinary utility knife as the midway point between a chef knife and a paring knife -- a versatile blade knife able to aid you in a wide variety of culinary tasks, such as slicing, trimming, sectioning, coring, and peeling.
15 Mins
Evelyn Duskey
Perhaps no region of the world is more famous for its knives than Japan, where the blades are typically forged thin and delicate. Japanese knives are beloved for their stunning and intricate design, as well as the thin, precise cuts they produce — perfect for presentation. One of the most popular Japanese knives used today is the Santoku knife.
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