Today is National Pie Day! That wonderfully delicious pastry that can be enjoyed no matter what time of the year it is. In honor of this momentous occasion, we couldn’t resist sharing a few of our favorite recipes! Who knows maybe this will inspire you to bake your own pie or maybe just eat some!…
Category: Kitchen
THE EFFECTIVE CHEF’S NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Originally posted on Harvest America CUES BLOG:
Why do we bother to create a list of year to come resolutions when more often than not we disregard the list soon after it is written? Is it because of a tradition that lacks commitment, or because we know that we could and should do some things…
We are Coming for your Holiday Dinner!
T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the kitchen, Nobody would help, or even pitch in. While the children danced and played in the snow, All knives were clean and ready to go. The family fell asleep, all snug in their beds, While visions of feasting crept into their heads. While Nana, Papa, Mike…
FAQ, The Turkey Survival Guide to an American Thanksgiving
The countdown is on! Thanksgiving is in T minus 3 days and the time for prep has officially begun. Now before you start inviting family and friends over, think about what you’re serving said family and friends. A thanksgiving meal is a tiresome and delicate task that requires prep and time. This blog will be…
What to look for when purchasing knives Part 1: Knowledge
If the carving job on your last Thanksgiving turkey was similar to a carving job done with plastic safety scissors; you may need to invest in higher quality knives. Some of my readers may be asking some questions like this: How can you tell whether a knife is high or low quality? High quality knives…
The Bend Test Part 2: What Makes CCI Steel So Tough.
It took decades of expensive research by large cutlery manufacturers to develop the right combination of alloys to produce the best grade of professional cutlery stainless steel that is used today. X50CrMoV15 is the ideal combination of high carbon stainless steel, containing the alloys, Chromium, Molybdenum and Vanadium. It is crucial to use this very…
The Bend Test
Originally posted on Tools for The Discriminating Chef:
Have you ever wondered how two knives can look so similar but be so different in quality? The Bend Test video was made to clearly show you the different steel qualities knives can have. The two knives used for The Bend Test: Steel formula X30 Cr13 Steel…
How Thermometers work: Temperature Scales
Thermometers are instrumental in the cooking process. A thermometer is a great way to know if your food is fully cooked, safe and ready to eat! Thermometers contain one very important aspect – a temperature scale. This is the fourth part of the “How Thermometers Work” series. We will breakdown the different temperature scales! Researchers…
How Thermometers Work: Digital Thermometers
Thermometers are instrumental to the cooking process. A thermometer is a great tool to use to determine if your food is fully cooked, safe and ready to eat! This is part 3 of the “How Thermometers Work” series and we will explain how to use a digital thermometer! A digital thermometer has one big…
Proofing Baskets
Do you ever wonder how a baker gets the perfect loaf of bread every time? It is highly likely that they are using a proofing basket to keep the shape and structure of the loaf when it’s rising. Proofing baskets are not only used in the professional kitchen but they are also popular items for…
Easter Desserts
Narrow your search and complete your Easter dinner on a sweet note with some of these delicious cakes. From Coconut, Carrot, Lemon, and Strawberry, to the Classic Easter Vanilla, there are many cakes to please your taste buds! Coconut Cake The Coconut cake is not only delicious but offers a balanced taste as well as…
The Science of Sushi Knives
Sushi is one of the most famous Japanese dishes outside of Japan and there is a lot of attention to detail required when preparing it. There are many steps to making a correct sushi roll, from cutting vegetables, filleting fish, and then finally cutting the sushi roll. A Sushi knife is designed to be versatile…
Tools for The Discriminating Chef 