CHEF BLOG
CHEF BLOG
Evelyn Duskey
Jennifer Plemmons (@Thegirlthatgrills) sat down with us at Dalstrong to talk about culinary heroes, choosing the right grill, and why you should never, ever throw out your veggie scraps.
10 Mins
Dalstrong Content Team
If you spend much time in your kitchen however, the nakiri knife is one of the most useful knives you can have. The word “nakiri” can be broken down to “na” meaning ‘leaf’ in Japanese, and ‘kiri’ meaning ‘cutting’.
8 Mins
Jorge Farah
Aprons are meant to protect your clothes from food stains. That is their primary purpose. But utility shouldn’t be the one and only factor you consider when picking an apron. You’ll likely be wearing them as you have guests over and work in the kitchen for several hours, so style and comfort are also extremely important.
12 Mins
Abby Slate
Artust BBQ (@ArtustBBQ) sat down with us at Dalstrong to talk about the evolution of BBQ culture in the UK, the importance of building a robust BBQ community, and much more.
10 Mins
Meredith Sims
The complex flavors of a really good beef chili make it the quintessential comfort food. As with everything though, there are some mediocre classic chili recipes and there are some knock-your-socks-off amazing chili recipes.
9 Mins
Jorge Farah
A quality cookware set is one of the best things you can buy. Not only does it provide you with these awesome kitchen tools that will make your life easier, but buying them in a set will also save you money, as it’s a much cheaper approach than buying these pieces individually.
15 Mins
Jorge Farah
One of the great things about purchasing a knife block set is that it allows you access to a large variety of knives, some of them multi-purpose, some of them highly specialized and at a fraction of what it would cost to buy them individually.
14 Mins
Abby Slate
Things haven’t always been easy for James Greenleaf, AKA @greenleaf.bbq. Fending for himself as a kid without the supervision of a parental figure, he craved more guidance and structure in life. After serving in the military, Greenleaf is now a family man who has fallen completely in love with all things BBQ.
5 Mins
Jorge Farah
Both chef's knives and Santoku knives are all-purpose kitchen favorites. The chef's knife is a workhorse and the Santoku is a show-horse, and both serve different purposes.
13 Mins
Jorge Farah
Whether you’re a professional chef or simply someone who wants to prepare sushi from the comfort of your own kitchen, one thing is certain — choosing a proper sushi/sashimi knife is essential.
20 Mins
Abby Slate
Jesse Stanley (@pitmasterpastor) sat down with Dalstrong recently to talk about his favorite kitchen tools, what makes a great chef, and why everyone seems to mess up their brisket.
4 Mins
Jorge Farah
Of course, not all cleavers are the same. When picking the best Chinese cleaver or meat cleaver to buy, you have to think about what you want, and look carefully at each knife’s specifications to see which one will fit your needs best.
15 Mins
Abby Slate
When his new BBQ spot was hit hard by the pandemic, Chris hit back with his own line of handmade rubs in March 2020, which became a quick success. He sat down with Dalstrong to talk about his latest rub sensations, building an audience, and the late rapper he wishes he could cook for.
5 Mins
Meredith Sims
Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or your Irish heritage, learning to make Irish Stew is a rewarding endeavor. One of the ultimate comfort foods, this delicious and hearty traditional Irish stew is considered a national dish of Ireland.
7 Mins
Jorge Farah
A good steak knife makes your dining experience so much more pleasurable. You get perfectly sized bites, and you don’t have to exert yourself too much to enjoy it. Of course, sharpness significantly impacts the effectiveness of your steak knife. And yet, there’s a lot more to a knife than the sharpness of its blade.
14 Mins
Meredith Sims
Though it may not be a knife you use every day, a carving knife is an important one to add to your knife set if you cook and eat a lot of large roasts and meats. Even if you only cook them on special occasions and holidays, a good, sharp carving knife is indispensable.
14 Mins
