Dalstrong offers an eclectic mix of chef knives through its different series. Dalstrong chef knives are created to match the diverse and creative personalities in the culinary community. In addition to the outgoing designs and thoughtful packaging, the knives are high quality and durable, well constructed using high quality materials.

Tramontina knives are a great option for reasonably priced quality cutlery from Brazil. The 14 piece forged contemporary set features high carbon German stainless steel, full tang, triple rivet handle construction, and full bolsters for safety and balance. The ergonomic, contoured handle shape provides a safe and comfortable grip. Overall, it’s a solid knife set at a reasonable price that looks and feels good.

This post covers three methods for how to peel a tomato. Tomatoes are delicious and versatile, but their skin is unpleasant, unappetizing, and carries little nutritional value. This post covers everything you need to know for peeling a tomato.

Gluten free lentil and chickpea pasta are a great way to get your protein in while eating pasta. They’re nutritious, gluten free, high in protein, and lower in carbs than tradititional wheat pasta. Try making the pasta at home from red lentils, green lentils, or chickpeas. The results are a delicious, guilt free bowl of pasta.

Mocha flavor is the delicious combination of coffee and chocolate. A caffe mocha is typically espresso and hot milk flavored with chocolate, by using cocoa powder and/or chocolate syrup. The flavor pairing of coffee and chocolate works extremely well together and is popular around the world as a caffeinated beverage, as well as other sweet […]

When thinking about what is best to put in my body, I am asking the question of whether I’m feeding my body consistenly with what it evolved eating for hundreds of million of years.

The best thing about this set is that it is non-toxic with no chemicals. I don’t have to worry that I (and whoever I’m feeding) am consuming some sort of chemical that will cause health problems down the line. Teflon and other non stick pans contain PFOAs, GenX, and other chemicals. The only way to cook without chemicals is to find another solution for non stick surfaces, and ceramic coated Caraway pots and pans are a great solution.

Cardamom is an aromatically complex spice that is piney, fruity, and slightly sweet. It works well with both savory and sweet dishes. The spice is purchased as either cardamom powder or cardamom pods. If you are in need of a good cardamom substitute, use nutmeg or allspice.

Saffron bread has a golden saffron color and delicate saffron flavor. Baking bread with saffron is as simple as soaking saffron threads in water, and then using that water in your bread recipe. The saffron pigment will color the water, which will then produce a golden loaf of saffron bread.

A useful list to find the best paring knife for your peeling, trimming, and other fine knifework needs. The Paring Knife The paring knife is the number two in the kitchen.  If the chef knife is Batman, then the paring knife is Robin.  It is much smaller, lighter, and maneuverable than the chef knife.  Therefore […]