The most important things that any half serious cook owns are a couple of good knives. Not a block of sixteen assorted flimsy efforts from IKEA, but two decent knives – one big cook’s knife and a smaller version – either German or Japanese, their edges honed to a razor-sharp finish on a steel or [...]
The most dangerous thing in your kitchen right now is probably that blunt knife at the back of the drawer with all the junk in it. The problem is that many people find sharpening a knife tricky. There’s a definite knack to sharpening a knife properly, and not everybody has it. Most of us need [...]
I’m not one to be swayed by a celebrity endorsement, especially one that’s attached to a piece of kitchen equipment. Apart from my trusty Ken Hom wok (his signature is on the handle!), I don’t think I own another piece of celebrity kitchen junk. No George Foreman Grill with bun warmer (‘bun warmer’? What the [...]
A good knife is a vital tool. A proper knife is one of the most significant pieces of equipment in any kitchen. I’m probably quite unusual – I don’t have a block full of knives, bought as a set or given as a wedding gift. Instead, I rely on just a couple of blades. I [...]