A set of high-quality kitchen knives makes a great gift for Christmas, birthdays and weddings. The sheer range on offer, however, is bewildering. In this article we discuss the main factors you need to consider...
Kitchen knife sets tend to include a chef’s knife, a paring knife and a serrated knife. These are generally sufficient for accomplishing most food preparation tasks. However, a boning knife is a very useful addition. ...
It’s a great question – especially if you are the sort of person who likes to invest in quality but doesn’t have deep pockets. And the answer is “it depends…”. It depends on what kind...
The internet is littered with articles, reviews and videos about high performance kitchen knives. So many that, rather than being helpful, they leave you feeling exhausted and confused! In this post we cut through all the noise,...
Father’s Day is rapidly approaching and you want to buy Dad something he’d really appreciate. But he has pretty much everything and you’re scratching around for ideas. So here’s the question – is he one of...
You can recognise a blade made from Damascus steel with ease – the surface has a very distinctive wavy pattern, reminiscent of swirling currents of water, that’s intriguingly eye-catching. But the unusual appearance is not...
Even the best quality knife blade will eventually become dull through repeated use – but an electric knife sharpener makes it quick and easy to restore its edge. Why you need to keep your knives...
Cutting a chicken into four or eight joints may sound a bit daunting – but if you have the correct knife and follow these simple instructions it’s not so hard. It’s also very rewarding. A...
These days most fish are sold pre-prepared. However, there’s considerable satisfaction in buying a whole fresh fish and doing the job yourself. First of all you’ll need a suitable knife. Our 6” boning knife is...
You’ve probably noticed that some recipes call for sliced garlic, some specify minced and some call for crushed cloves. And you’ve probably wondered whether it really makes any difference. It’s the same stuff, right - so what’s the big deal? Well, turns out that it does make a difference. In this post we explain why that’s the case, when to use each of the three techniques and how to perform them all with a knife. Because you need to know!
If you love food you probably have too many recipe books already. However, if you were to make room for just a few more, which titles would you choose? It’s a daunting prospect – Amazon lists more than 60,000! We’ve...
Choosing a chopping board is confusing – there are so many different options and styles available. Things become a lot clearer, however, when you understand the the differences between the most commonly used materials and...