Chef Blog

When choosing a premium cookware set, you are looking for two things: durability and performance. The best stainless steel cookware fulfills all expectations, as long as you invest in a high quality stainless piece set and care for it properly. 

Elite Spotlight: Matthew H. (thehungryhussey) A true southern gent, Matthew Hussey describes himself as a homebody with roots like an oak tree. He started cooking as a kid to help out when his mom was recovering from surgery and has...

Making hot sauce from scratch is an easy and satisfying way to spend an afternoon.  In just a few hours, you can relish in fresh, spicy, one-of-a-kind sauce ready for topping or flavoring your favorite foods.

Storing knives is essential for a tidy and safe kitchen. Unlike a knife roll or knife block (both of which have their uses), a magnetic rack allows you to store and display your entire knife collection at all times. 

Cleaning stainless steel is not a problem–seriously. We’re here to dispel those worries and show you how to take care of your collection of stainless steel pans so that they’ll give you years and years of use and partner with your mad cooking skills to produce fabulous, memorable meals. 

Cody L. also known as The Wellness Soldier sat down with Dalstrong to talk about why eating cannabis is different from smoking it, cooking for famous rappers, and turning tragedy into redemption. 

Whether you are new to cooking or ready to upgrade your cookware, balancing quality with performance is the key to selecting the right pieces. Rather than opting for extensive, pre-selected cookware sets, consider the types of cooking you do most and what type of oven and cooktop/cooking surface you use.  

While some people decide to hire professional pots and pan organization experts, there are plenty of ways for you to reduce the clutter and make progress towards the kitchen of your dreams on your own.

Meat master Gary Welch started grilling on a used Traeger ten years ago and has never looked back. His love of cooking started in his grandma’s kitchen making whipped cream from scratch and inspires him to regularly cook for his fellow paramedics at work.

It’s time for your monthly shop. You head into your local store, and before you there lies a collection of steak knives. They’re on special offer! In a split second, you’ve lunged. With them in hand, you skip to the...

Exactly how to clean and care for a wooden cutting / chopping board is a common kitchen conundrum. Knife lovers know. Good wooden boards will last a lifetime with what we at Dalstrong like to call “a little cutting board love.”

To fully understand the importance of having a butcher’s knife in the kitchen, one must first understand what butcher knives are. Now, a lazy individual might tell you that butcher knives are simply kitchen knives for butchering meat. However, just like your mouth-watering dinners, we know the key is in the high level of detail.

What started as his friends asking “What are you cooking on Sunday?” has turned Nick Coe into a mini-Instagram backyard BBQ sensation.

French-Canadian BBQ artist Alex Turcotte is obsessed with pushing his creations to the limit. Experimenting with different flavors and incorporating other influences keeps his dishes constantly evolving. He sat down with Dalstrong to talk about his kids, why approach is more important than technique, and how understanding fire is everything.

There are a variety of tools available to sharpen your knife and each tool has different methods that you can use. This guide will give a detailed description of which sharpening option is best for you.

Private chef Jason Waschkowski says one of his favorite things to do is to shop for an eclectic array of specialty spices and oils that few people buy. His approach is to constantly experiment, and he recommends that aspiring chefs approach their food like an artist. He sat down with Dalstrong to talk about his new experiment with kangaroo, how to make meals personal, and why he’d love to cook for the queen.  

The santoku knife is loved around the world as the ‘three virtues’ knife. Some say the three virtues refer to its ability to cut through meat, fish, and vegetables. Others believe the phrase refers to its ability to chop, slice,...

Charcoal-obsessed pitmaster Jabin Postal says his BBQ obsession took off after his children were diagnosed with food allergies. Combining necessity and passion, his mission became creating the best food experiences he could for his three boys. He sat down to talk to Dalstrong about the power of simple cooks, his best “cheater BBQ” recipe, and why he prefers a flamethrower to light his charcoal.

When he started a New York City-based food vlog eight years ago, John DeMartino had no idea it would be the beginning of an intense love affair with BBQ. The lifelong foodie became passionate about exploring different varieties and techniques, bought a Traeger, and the rest is history.

Gladiator Series Chef's Knife 8" Choosing a knife is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a chef. "You can get away with just two knives if you have a good chef's knife,"  Justin Kowbel, Knife Crafter As...

When Matt Krull’s first marriage began to unravel in his early twenties, he joined the Marine Corps and came out the other side “forged through fire.” His journey into cooking started much later in life with a love for feeding his family, and has turned into a passion for sharing love and positivity with his followers. He sat down with Dalstrong to talk about heartbreak, spirituality, and why he’s driven by the creative process.