My kitchen knives are all terribly dull and due for a real sharpening but I can’t find anywhere in the yellow pages that says they do knife sharpening. Is there anywhere a regular home chef can take a bunch of dull knives? They are all pretty high quality (Henkels and Wusthof) but they are...
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Anyone know where I can get kitchen knives sharpened in or around Ellicott City, MD?
The Key Tips for Cooking Shrimp that You Need to Know
Cooking shrimp is something I do all year long, but in the summer it feels extra “right” to be preparing and enjoying this little crustacean. Unfortunately, so many of my friends don’t enjoy this delicacy as they should because they are not sure what to do with it. There are a few important steps...
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I want new chef knives for my kit. Does anyone know of a site that sell for a discounted price??
I looked through a lot of sites already. The type of cutlery I am looking for is for professional use. I thank you in advance for the help.
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I just bought a wusthof 8 piece knife set, i got some knives i have never used, and dont know there purpose.?
so if any one could give me some insight on what they are used for that would be great.
6″ sandwich knife, i hope it is not just for slicing sandwiches.
4″ utility, i am sure i could figure this out but still
And what do i use a paring knife for, i usually use them for...
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Do You Know What Lighting Fixtures To Use In Your Kitchen?
Proper kitchen island lighting is very important for two fundamental reasons. First, lights make possible for people to perform efficiently the tasks that are normally done in the kitchen. Second, Kitchen Island light is helpful in enhancing the beauty of the kitchen interiors. The first thing to do is to choose the kind of...
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Cleaning out my kitchen and need to know how to properly dispose knives?
i have at least two dozen of kitchen knives that i badly need to throw away. they are dull and i cant even use them any more. But how should i properly throw them away. Do i just put them in a trash bag and throw them away in the garbage? Or do i...
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Chef Career Information – Know What You are Getting Into
If you are considering a culinary career, you are probably wondering what you can expect from such career. Becoming a chef is not easy. In fact, it can be challenging. You could probably say that it is not really for everyone. This is why you need to read some basic chef career information...
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Japanese Cooking Recipes—Everything You Need to Know
Japanese cooking recipes are now easily available everywhereâ??from cookbooks to television shows, internet sites to friends who are fans of Japanese cuisine; you can easily get recipes of your favourite Japanese dish. But before you even begin trying your hand at cooking Japanese dishes, there are certain things you need to familiarize yourself with...
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The Cooking Instruction Chefs Know, and You Need to Know, for Food that Looks Better and Cooks Better
When you follow a recipe to a disappointing outcome, you probably say, “well, that didn’t cook right.” What you don’t realize is that the actual cooking is usually the least important factor in culinary success. In fact, most issues start right in the beginning with inadequate knife skills. Professional chefs know this, but they...
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does anyone know of any common household chemicals that can be used to etch steel for knife making?
I am wanting to etch some designs into the length of the blade on both sides. I am hoping that there is a chemical combination of common cleaners, etc, such as bleach, baking soda, ammonia, windex, or something that I can apply which will litterally eat down into the steel several thousandths of an...
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