Party Preparations
November 16, 2011 by MyKitchenToys
Filed under Cutlery
Wine and cheese parties are always a great theme to bring your colleagues and friends in your home. This party idea never fails to interest any individual who may be a cheese fanatic or a wine connoisseur. This is the perfect pairing which would go well with an endless gathering filled with conversations and laughs [...]
Advantages of the Serrated Knife
October 20, 2011 by MyKitchenToys
Filed under Cutlery
There are many kinds of knives for various purposes. In the kitchen alone we will find a broad tapered chef’s knife, a long a narrow bladed slicing knife and the smaller paring knife that is very useful for quick peeling and coring. There could be others. These knives usually have straight edge blades. But there [...]
Sharp Ceramic
August 23, 2011 by MyKitchenToys
Filed under Cutlery
Kitchen innovations have been continuously available in the market. New items and products released almost every single day. These solutions provide fast and easier prep time in the kitchen, especially since cooking is not for everyone.
Ceramic knives are one of the newest things in the market. These sharp things are considered one of the most [...]
How to Clean Stainless Steel Knives
May 16, 2011 by MyKitchenToys
Filed under Cutlery
Knife blades are made of different materials. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Carbon steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. It can hold its sharpness well but is susceptible to rust and stains. Stainless steel cutlery is an alloy of iron, chromium and other metals. It has only a small amount of carbon. That [...]
Cuts Like a Knife
April 5, 2011 by MyKitchenToys
Filed under Cutlery
Do you like to cook? Well, I do and there is one thing my kitchen will always have. These are a good set of kitchen knives. There are different types of kitchen knives which are designed for specific cutting tasks. A kitchen knife is basically a knife that you use for food preparation in your [...]
Knives and Cutlery
March 21, 2011 by MyKitchenToys
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With the kind of advertising that this knife brand went through you will have reservations about its quality. Ginsu knives adapted the hard sell selling technique of infomercials. But they were successful in selling between two and three million sets between 1978 and 1984. That is not a mean feat considering the number of knife [...]
Knives Ready for Action
February 4, 2011 by MyKitchenToys
Filed under Cutlery
I love to cook and, yes, of course, I love to eat as well. Most of my friends nag me to cook for them some of my favorite recipes. So, I set up a monthly cooking party (every last Saturday of the month) with 6 of my close friends and they’ve all agreed. We are [...]
How Do You Eat Your Steak?
October 14, 2010 by MyKitchenToys
Filed under Cutlery
These knives which are specifically made for cutting steak are easy to recognize. They are small and feature serrated blades and wooden handles. Steak knives usually come in sets as each person on the table is supposed to have one. Like any other kind of knife steak knives should be chosen with care. It should [...]
Care of a Butcher Block
September 16, 2010 by MyKitchenToys
Filed under Cutlery
Cutting boards are made of different materials that range from plastic to wood. Wood is a natural material that responds to changes in temperature and humidity. It is the one used to make butcher blocks. Keep your butcher block dry and away from heat. Here are a few maintenance steps to extend the life of [...]
Feel Like a Real Chef in Your Own Kitchen
September 2, 2010 by MyKitchenToys
Filed under Cutlery
One of the most important things that great cooks need is a set of reliable sharp knives. It is very frustrating to be trying to cut meats or vegetables with a blunt knife. So don’t be without one of chef knife sets in your kitchen. They would spell a big difference when it comes to [...]
