Knives – Care, Maintenance and Related Utensils With the right care, they last a lifetime Good quality knives don’t come cheap. But you have to bear in mind that, if well looked after, they will last a lifetime. I have several knives, of different types, national and imported, which have been with me for over … Read more
Knives The Queens of the Kitchen Knife Sovereignty in the Kitchen: Practical Advice and Materials Guide In the hands of a chef, a knife is more than just a tool; it’s an extension of his culinary art. Knives are the queens of the kitchen, not only because of their essential functionality, but also because of … Read more
Knives – A type for every purpose Understanding Our Best Friends Let’s take a look at the most common knives used in the kitchen The Anatomy of a Knife Photo: Wüsthof Sections of a knife In the photo above, we see the names given to the different sections of a knife.To understand the versatility of … Read more
Damascus Steel in Kitchen Utensils: Art and Efficiency in Harmony When the Queen of Kitchens puts on her best outfit Contemporary cuisine is a stage for the fusion of tradition and innovation, and damascus steel plays a leading role in this arena. This material, with its roots in history and a reputation for excellence, transcends … Read more
Bowls, Food Containers and Baking Dishes Versatile and indispensable utensils Bowls are extremely useful when preparing food. They are used for washing, marinating, mixing and storing ingredients and ready-made foods. I particularly like stainless steel bowls because they are light and won’t break, and they don’t retain smells. If you’re using them in the microwave, … Read more
Utensils for Preparation They make life much easier in the kitchen Execution Once you’ve prepared your mis-en-place, it’s time to start making the recipes.During this process, we use certain utensils to help us handle the ingredients. Let’s get to know them. Spoons, spatulas and skimmers There are many options for these items. Metal, silicone and … Read more
Pre-preparation Utensils Preparing the Mis-en-Place Mis-en-Place We learned in culinary school that good execution depends, among other things, on proper pre-preparation. We call this “mis-en-place“. It’s during this phase that you’ll sort out the ingredients you’re going to use and weigh them, sanitize them, chop them, slice them, separate them into pots or jars, etc. … Read more
Pots, casseroles, frying pans, cauldrons, woks, spaghetti pot… No, You Won’t Have to Buy All That I know you’re thinking: am I going to have to buy all this? The answer is no… and yes. Just as we become addicted to buying knives, pots and pans also attract our attention. But let’s understand this better. … Read more
Volume meters, scales and thermometers Essential everyday kitchen equipment One thing we’ve learned is important when preparing recipes is that they need to be reproducible. When you go to a restaurant for a certain dish, you expect it to taste the same and have the same textures as when you tried it and liked it. … Read more
Tábuas de Corte As melhores amigas de suas facas Cutting boards While we’re on the subject of knives, let’s take a look at cutting boards, surfaces where your precious knives should be used to pre-prepare your ingredients. They can be made of various materials, such as polyethylene, bamboo, wood or glass. As I said before, … Read more