Your Chef knife is the most important tool in the kitchen. The more you know about it, the more you can use it to its maximum potential. Each part of the knife is made intentionally and has a purpose. I break them down for you below. Spine: This is helpful for whacking lemongrass, in place of a meat mallet for whacking meat between plastic wrap and for scraping food away from your cutting surface (instead of using your blade!)Tip: This is useful for vertical cuts on the shallot/onion and ... continue reading...
How To Know When Chicken is Done?
This post contains an affiliate link, meaning at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Have you ever wondered if your chicken is completely cooked - and worried it was under done, only to find you have over cooked it instead?The media has drilled the idea of salmonella into our heads, and frankly, it’s a bit overkill. Of course, you should always practice food safety, (read more here on my post about cutting boards) but don’t let fear hold ... continue reading...
Fall Produce: 10 Foods to try differently
Cooking with Fall Produce Eating and cooking produce that is in season is beneficial for many reasons, but here are some examples.Flavor - Chemicals are sometimes added to delay the ripening process when picked early. Produce that has been picked when fully ripened tastes so much better than if it has been picked early so it can travel. Nutrition- When produce is picked early, it is robbed of the opportunity to ripen fully and the nutrients do not fully develop. When you eat in season, you get a ... continue reading...
How To Care For Cast Iron
I cooked with cast iron for many years in restaurants, but didn't have to clean or maintain them. I was a little hesitant to get a pan for my home kitchen, but I decided to go for it anyway and after having it for a couple years, I realized it's no big deal! I got a Lodge cast iron because it's inexpensive, great quality and is already seasoned! So, if you have one, or thought about getting one, here is what you need to know: Benefits of Cast Iron 1. It gives you an exceptional sear because it ... continue reading...
Which Cutting Board is Best?
Here's a question that came into my instagram Dm and I wanted to answer it here.Q: "What kind of cutting board is better? Wood or plastic? In terms of hygiene. And how to clean a cutting board properly?A: Wood and plastic are not the only ones available, but no matter which you choose, you should keep in mind cross contamination. That is, when bacteria is transferred unintentionally from one object to another. If you keep one cutting board reserved for raw meat, poultry and seafood and separate ... continue reading...
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