Archive for February, 2010
Chopped Chocolate Made Easy
The best pastry chefs know to use fresh chocolate when making tasty treats like brownies and fudge. But, fresh chocolate comes in blocks and must be finely chopped in preparation for the melting process. Chefs hate nothing more than spending a valuable hour prepping chocolate.
Serrated knives are a pastry chef’s best friend. The grooved “teeth” on a serrated knife work perfectly to chop brittle chocolate blocks. Serrated knives also tend to be sharper than typical chef’s knives because they’re used less frequently.
Salad From A Blender
It can cut, chop and puree. It can mix and blend. It’s an electric blender – and a home should never be without one. Electric blenders are popular kitchen gadgets that are commonly used to fix food for the baby, or even to concoct a delicious beverage for the older members in the family. You want a salad for lunch? The blender will do that for you, too. Or you can fix a sandwich filling using this very useful gadget.
It stands on the counter proud of its body in transparent glass standing on a pedestal of vibrant color. Consider the shine of its ever sharp blade. It is a beautiful addition to your kitchen but one that do not require a lot of care. It will be appreciated for many years to come.
Looking For the Perfect Wedding Gift
Do you have a friend or relative who is planning to get married? If you are already married or recently got married, you are well aware of all the different things that are needed in the home. Especially nowadays with the economy, it is very hard for a newlywed couple to get started on their own. This is where we, friends and relatives, come into play and help to provide with the necessities in the home.
Besides have a place to live whether it’s an apartment or a home, the newlyweds need furniture, bedding, bath essentials and last not least all the different kinds of kitchen tools. Your main kitchen tools would consist of stainless steel cookware, mixers, kitchen knives, cook books, and a variety of kitchen gadgets including measuring cups, measuring spoons, dishes and flatware.
How Good Are Ceramic Knives
I have the problem that within a short period of time after cutting/slicing apples, they start discoloring and turning brown. I’m sure that I’m not the only one who has experience this problem. After doing some research, I have found that the kind of material the knife’s blade is made of will make a huge affect on the type of food you cut or slice.
Most kitchen knife blades are made of steel. As with ceramic knives, the blades are made of zirconium oxide which makes it extremely hard. Since diamonds are the hardest substance on earth, the ceramic material is rated right behind diamonds. The ceramic material itself is zirconium oxide that’s been heated in a process called sintering, which bonds the ceramic powder particles together by closing its pores.
Since the ceramic blades are “chemically inert”, they will have no effect on flavor or appearance of the foods they come in contact with. Since the pores are so tightly closed, you will not transfer the taste or smell of between foods, such as garlic and apples. Compared to your steel blades, ceramic blades will not react to food acids which causes the food to have a metallic taste or smell. By handwashing and drying your ceramic knife, you will have maximum results and extend the life of the knife.
Ceramic knives are very lightweight and keep their like-new appearance a whole lot longer than steel knives because they will not rust or corrode. If you want a good quality ceramic knife that will last you years and year to come may require spending a little extra.