Finding a good set of knives is like finding a great partner in life – well for chefs, that is. As you wait for your order in a restaurant or wait for dinner to be served on a usual evening at home what do you think goes around the kitchen as your food is being prepared? Well, one thing is for sure, whoever prepares the said food needs a good set of knives to help them cut, slice, and mince the ingredients to perfection. But this is easier said than actually done if you don’t have great quality knives at your disposal. So let’s take a look at the start…

Water is one of the most essential things in life. We literally can’t live without it for it’s one of the building blocks of life. As much as possible, we need to follow the eight glasses of water guideline daily to not put our bodies at risk of dehydration. We take it for granted for we have access to it daily but one must also be wary that we drink clean water to protect ourselves and our loved ones. How certain are we that what comes out of our sink is drinkable clean water? Still, the best way to make sure that our water is clean is by utilizing a…

There is nothing more important to a chef than his knives. Ask any professional what their most prized possession is in the kitchen, and they will tell you it is their knives. Why is that? Well, a good and high-quality knife set will not only provide a chef with the accuracy and precision that he or she needs, but it also enhances the aesthetic of the food in question. Let us be honest, does finely chopped meat not look better than roughly cut ones? This logic and desire to achieve preciseness and accuracy in the culinary world drives chefs to maintain their prized knives with utmost care and sensibility. But…

Getting the perfect rareness on your steak can be really hard work if you do not own a thermometer. Grilling meat, in general, can be a really frustrating and time-consuming activity, but doing it without a meat thermometer can result in an overdone or underdone steak. What you want for your BarBeQue is the perfect doneness. It should neither be too cooked or less than that. The meat needs to be succulent and obviously soft and tender. A meat thermometer in this case can be your best friend. The best thing about a meat thermometer is that you can use it for smoking as well. However, the wide range of…

The most crucial thing you need when you are in a war is your sword. If the kitchen is to be a warzone, then the knives are to be the sword. Regardless of whatever task you may do in the kitchen, starting from making sandwiches to cooking dishes and all, knives are the MVP. For someone who loves to cook, using a sloppy and dull-edged knife is like fighting a battle with a broken sword. If the knife you use is not sharp, precise and handy, then the entire experience of working with them becomes boring and downright lame. Ironically, many people wonder why the quality of knives is important.…

Using a fairly long-lasting and well-performing knife can come at a hefty price. However, when you have cash draining out of your pockets at a fast pace, it does not leave you with too options other than purchasing low budget knives that promise to last long but end up disappointing you like anyway. Edges wearing out within weeks alongside the handle coming off can leave you counting days for the next shopping spree. On top of that, people in this century barely have time to clean up their mess, and that includes organizing the kitchen as well. It can be quite a hassle to keep your knives in their designated…