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A Chef Knife Set Makes a Great Present for a Cook

Are you still searching for a present for someone who happens to love to spend a lot of time in the kitchen? There are masses of kitchen tools out there which you can decide to offer as a gift, however how on earth do you select, or comprehend that it is convenient? One of several most unique as well as helpful gifts for a cook is a chef knife set. A chef knife set is exactly what it seems to be. It contains a few knives of great quality. Those knives should be considered for the a number of purposes, but t...

 


Should You Become A Chef?

Becoming a chef is not a walk in the park. It is a challenging road and may not be for everyone. You should therefore have a basic understanding of what it takes to become a chef before you invest in an expensive education at top culinary arts schools. You should learn more about the requirements and process involved to become a chef.Do your friends and family compliment you on all of your creative dishes? Do people around you tell you that you should become a chef? Do you spend a lot of time in front of th...

 


How To Filet A Fish

I have been an avid fisherman since I was a child, which was quite awhile ago. I have been fishing regularly for over 30 years and I have seen a lot of people who cannot properly clean their fish after catching it so I thought I might offer a little guidance. First, it is absolutely crucial that you have a very sharp knife. I personally use an electric filet knife a lot, but you really have to have some experience to be able to use one properly. Using a standard filet knife, I prefer to use one with about a...

 


Cooking Knife Basics For Chefs and Others Who Love to Cook

Knives matter but most kitchens have at best mediocre knives that may be dull and have never been sharpened. For most people, this is probably fine, as few people really love food and cooking. There is a big difference between being into food and loving to eat! My family kitchen growing up had perfectly adequate knives for family meal preparation, but for example my Uncle Charlie, a restaurateur, hated them and would sharpen them every few years when he visited, shocked at how dull they were. If you love to...

 


How To Use Marinades To Take The Taste Of The Food You Cook To Another Level

I am considered to be a very good cook by all of my friends and family. I have been cooking since the age of nine or so and therefore have a lot of experience in the kitchen and on the grill. I can tell you without hesitation that when it comes to cooking any kind of meat that the marinade you use as well as the time you allow the meat to soak in it makes all the difference in the flavor and tenderness.Marinades are just a simple way to prepare certain foods that you want to have an extra kick to. Marinades...

 


Choosing The Right Chefs Knife

There are many things an aspiring chef or an adventurous home cook needs to learn in order to get the most out of the kitchen. One of the more overlooked is the need to know the differences between the various types of chefs knives. Why are there so many different kinds, and are there any that are better at some jobs than at others?A chef's knife - sometimes called a French Knife - is usually 8 inches long with a blade that is 1 1/2 inches broad and that tapers towards the end. Knives can range in size, tho...