What is a Utility Knife Used For?
There are all kinds of knife available out there. Traditionally, there are about 7 or 8 types of knives that come in a set. One of them is usually a utility knife. But what is a utility knife used for? We know what the uses…
What is so Special About Japanese Knives: Are They Better?
Japan has been making knives and swords for centuries. With so much improvement through the generations of knife makers, it’s no wonder why Japanese knives are so highly sought out after by chefs and cooks alike. However, Japan is not the only country that has…
Definitive Guide to Types of Pans
The word or term “pan” is pretty loosely used talking about cookware. Not all pans are the same in any way and are in fact vastly different from each other. If someone were to say to you, “Hand me that pan over there”. You would…
How to Make Your Knife Last for Ages
If you have recently purchased a fairly expensive knife then it is no wonder why you would want to make the knife last forever. Knives can be very expensive and replacing them is sometimes just not an option. Besides, if you bought a very expensive…
How to Pick a Kitchen Knife: A Definitive Guide
Choosing a new kitchen knife can be a bit difficult, especially if you do not know what to look for in a new knife. If you know the differences between what makes a knife great and what makes one not so great, then you should…
How to Clean a Burnt Pan
Have you ever placed something on the stove and then walked away, became occupied with something else and burnt the pan? Or maybe you just forgot you left something on the stove and came back to a burnt pan. Or maybe you just left your…
Tips and Tricks When Using A Meat Grinder
Using a meat grinder to grind your meats in house can be a wonderful thing. It also gives you a chance to create different combinations of ground meats for recipes like burgers and sausages. When you grind your meat fresh, the difference from buying it…
Guide to Knife Materials
With so many different types and style of knives in the world, there is no wonder that they would be constructed of all kinds of materials. Not all knives have the same construction or use the same materials either. Some materials are going to be…
Can You Grind Meat Without A Meat Grinder?
Do you love to eat ground meats or even make different dishes out of ground meats like meatballs, hamburger and sausages? Well, you are just like everyone else in that matter. But do you hate using the pre-ground meats you find in packages at the…
Smoker vs. Grill: What You Need to Know
If you are in the market of looking for a new backyard barbeque but just don’t know where to turn to for advice, then you have come to the right place. There has always been controversy over which type of barbeque is better: the grill…