Video Credit: America’s Test Kitchen From America’s Test Kitchen: We’ve noticed that different cooks seem to favor different motions when using a whisk. Some prefer side-to-side strokes, others use circular stirring, and others like the looping action of beating that takes the whisk up and out of the bowl. That got us wondering: Is any one…
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The Ultimate Baker Ruler
The Problem: You’re in your baking lab and you’re asked to caramelize your sugar. What do you bring the temperature to? You can’t seem to remember! What do you do next? Should you pull out your phone to Google it? Or get your textbook to look it up? Both these options seem unsanitary. WHAT DO YOU…
Carving, Garnishing and Decorating: Colorful Leaves
au·tumn ˈôdəm/ noun noun: autumn; plural noun: autumns the third season of the year, when crops and fruits are gathered and leaves fall, in the northern hemisphere from September to November and in the southern hemisphere from March to May. “the countryside is ablaze with color in autumn” There are so many fun outdoor activities…
Facts About Thermometers
CALIBRATING A THERMOMETER Calibrating a thermometer is actually a very simple process. It may be necessary to do from time to time to ensure accuracy. The following instructions should help you. DIAL THERMOMETERS By placing the stem of the thermometer in an ice water bath you can check the lower temperature on the scale. Alternately,…
How to: Use a Julienne Cutting Set
For the professional chef, making julienne cuts is a simple task. As one of the first things they learn in culinary school, these basic knife skills are what allow them to prepare stunning meals that seems entirely impossible to recreate at home! Luckily, the stainless-steel, German made julienne set has made the job easier for the everyday…
Knife Cleaning and Storage
What is the proper cleaning method to keep your knives in tip top shape? All knives should be washed by hand with regular dish washing detergent and warm water. A wood handled knife should not be immersed in water, it should simply be wiped clean and dried. Although some knives say “Dishwasher Safe,” knives should…
Why Use Color Coded Knives?
Color coded knives are designed to help you implement food safety best practices in the kitchen! With different color handles for different types of food, this system helps teach employees to engage in safe food handling practices to prevent cross-contamination in the professional kitchen. Allergies have become such a norm in society today, which…
Professional Knife Safety Facts
WHEN HANDLING A KNIFE Cuts and lacerations are some of the most common injuries reported in restaurants. These types of injuries can be reduced by implementing some simple strategies. Keep knives sharp (dull knives are unsafe and cause fatigue) Never leave knives soaking in water Make sure your hands are dry and the surface you…
ATTENTION CANADIAN CULINARY STUDENTS! Professional Knife Kit Giveaway!
Summer may not be over quite yet but it’s time to start preparing to go back to school. Luckily, there’s no need to worry, we’re here to make things a little bit easier for you! CCI is giving away a Superior Culinary Master® Professional European Knife Kit to ONE lucky student! If you are a new or…
The Benefits of Mise en Place
Although professional cooks and home cooks have their differences, there are many practices common among professionals that can greatly improve the home cook’s command of the kitchen. Mise en place is one concept that is essential to success in any kitchen. So what does mise en place mean? It means that you’ve read the recipe,…
The Manufacturing of Knives
THE QUALITY OF STEEL Quality knives require a very specific grade of steel to insure proper forging, tempering and hardening. CCI Superior Culinary Master knives are made of the finest quality, high carbon stainless to ensure the durability, strength and longevity of the blade, as well as resistance to rust and corrosion. THE FORGING PROCESS…
Tools for The Discriminating Chef 