Wired has a reasonable good post comparing chef's knives - although they diss my preferred knife, the Zwilling (Henckels) Pro
When it comes to knives, there is definitely a personal preference issue. What Wired finds mundane and ho hum, I find that this classic knife is classic for a reason - it's perfect and you don't need to change it. I have used mine for 29 years - bought it in Switzerland on our honeymoon. It is the right shape, the right size, the right weight - although some find it to heavy.
Having said that, I too would love if they could get the price down. $130 is a lot of money to spend on a single knife, and you can buy a lessor, but perfectly capable Fibrox for $30 (or less).
I love my 8 inch chef's knife, but I know a number of cooks who think bigger is better and love a 9 or 10 inch blade. Personally, I think the longer blade does not buy me anything except it is harder to use.
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Dad's Kitchen - What You Need to Make Meals Made of Love
Dad's Tool List for the Kitchen - this is the basics (no appliances) what you need.
There are often cheaper alternatives. Just don't go too cheap. I love high end Henckels, but if you need to spend less, don't waste your money on junk, buy all Victorinox with Fibrox handles. Can't afford (or steal from your father) Le Crueset? Tramontina is a good brand, less expensive.
Do Not EVER put you knives in the sink or the dishwasher. Use them, hand wash them, hand dry them, put them away. Don't make me stage an intervention.
Don't buy sets of anything (other than place settings and silverware). Sets are filled with things you won't ever use. Better (generally) to buy just what you need.
You don't need that much (this comes from a man with darn near every piece of junk ever made). Don't waste your money filling your cupboards - buy good things. You will love them, use them, and ignore everything else. You don't even need everything on this list to produce a whole lot of meals made of love. An 8" Kitchen knife, cutting board and a teflon fry pan will get you through most everything.
This also makes a great list for wedding gifts
There are often cheaper alternatives. Just don't go too cheap. I love high end Henckels, but if you need to spend less, don't waste your money on junk, buy all Victorinox with Fibrox handles. Can't afford (or steal from your father) Le Crueset? Tramontina is a good brand, less expensive.
Do Not EVER put you knives in the sink or the dishwasher. Use them, hand wash them, hand dry them, put them away. Don't make me stage an intervention.
Don't buy sets of anything (other than place settings and silverware). Sets are filled with things you won't ever use. Better (generally) to buy just what you need.
You don't need that much (this comes from a man with darn near every piece of junk ever made). Don't waste your money filling your cupboards - buy good things. You will love them, use them, and ignore everything else. You don't even need everything on this list to produce a whole lot of meals made of love. An 8" Kitchen knife, cutting board and a teflon fry pan will get you through most everything.
This also makes a great list for wedding gifts
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