Co-authored with Ben Borchardt A lot of noise is being made about edge grain chopping boards on kitchen oriented websites. The basic gist seems to be that an edge grain board is stronger and less likely to show knife scratches and other marks. Another claim is that such a board is less likely to warp. […]
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Must Have List of Kitchen Utensils with Names, Pictures and Uses
There are a couple of things I don’t like in the kitchen. I don’t like overly heavy bowls that are hard to store and just awkward. I don’t like pouring things into colanders to drain. I don’t like getting out a cutting board when I only have to do a little snipping. With that in mind, […]
There are No FDA Approved Knives or Cookware
The FDA does not approve knives. The FDA does not approve the material knives are made from. The FDA does not approve “food grade” stainless steel or aluminum. If a kitchen knife or any other piece of kitchen equipment meant for food preparation or contact claims to be FDA approved or made from materials which […]
Are Microfiber Dish-Drying Mats Better Than a Dish Rack?
In a recent article, I stated how much I like microfiber cleaning towels. I also have a microfiber mat for drying dishes. Sure, it’s great to have. But is it really better than a dish rack, like many people are claiming? A microfiber dish drying mat or even a microfiber cloth will absorb moisture very well. […]
Are You Really More Likely to Cut Yourself with a Dull Knife?
Before I even begin I’ll admit that this is more of an academic discourse than a practical one. Of course, you need a sharp knife to do your work in the kitchen. But I do love to question conventional wisdom and along the way, we may reveal some practical considerations. You have probably heard chef’s […]
Does The Reheatza Microwave Crisper Really Work?
I like to cook the old-fashioned way, with fire. Or with gas caught on fire. But, sometimes I dream of a world in which I can cook basic things in the microwave without ruining their texture. For example, making a grilled cheese in the microwave. You can’t grill in a microwave, can you? Or, reheat […]