Tag Archives: knives
Sliced Right
When I first came across the Spork, half spoon half fork, I thought it was the coolest invention around.
spork from thinkgeek.com
A spoon with fork-prongs sticking out of the end seemed like an ingenious idea that would eliminate the need for the two separate utensils. But the Spork didn’t make as big of a splash as I thought it would and I really haven’t used one since the last time I ordered a baked potato at Wendy’s about five years ago.
But recently I met the Spork’s little, cooler and edgier sister: the Knork. The Knork looks like a fork, but the edges …
On the Chopping Block
Bodum Knife Block
Today’s gadget is simple and subtle, but it might just find a permanent home atop your counter. A modernized version of an average wooden knife block, the Bistro Knife Block made by Bodum is stylish and very practical.
The outside casing of the Bistro is made of hard plastic and inside are thin plastic sticks packed tightly together, resembling the bristles of a broom. The design allows you to place any size knife, anywhere, within the “block” itself. You can store your paring, chopping and chef’s knife all right next to each other.
It takes up only a small amount …
Knife Skills 101!
After watching cooking shows whether the show is on the Food Network or PBS, home cooks like me feel we can use a knife as well as the chefs we see on TV! Reality check, no chef has to worry about my coming into their kitchen and working anytime soon! My knife skills are lacking to put it kindly!
Yes I can cook and recipes don’t intimidate me; I use my knives well enough to get the meals I prepare finished. I admit when it comes to slicing and dicing, I do get a bit lazy! Now I realize it is …
