Skip the Knife Block and Buy These Knives Instead
Knife blocks seem like a great idea at first. You assume there are a variety of useful knives in there, and you get a whole row of steak knives for…
Six Basic Knife Techniques Everyone Should Know
Like storytelling, cooking skills are often passed down from family. You mosey into the kitchen as a kid and watch your parents cut, stir, cook, and bake a few times…
18 Kitchen Knives You Might Encounter (and What They’re Actually For)
Photo: Alex Kosev (Shutterstock) If you’ve been feeding yourself for any real length of time, you have probably realized there’s a difference between “preparing food” and actual cooking. Mixing up…
Why Do Some Knives Have Dimples?
Photo: Fortyforks (Shutterstock) When buying a knife, there’s a lot to consider: Blade length, blade material, handle material, blade shape—there is a good bit going on, but most of us…