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About Moon Cakes
The eighth Chinese mid-lunar moon marks the Moon's birthday and is believed to be the only night of the year when the moon appears perfectly round. At the time of the Moon Festival, special moon-viewing parties are held with much wine and feasting,...
Gourmet Sauces, Rubs and Marinades - Give Your BBQ a Gourmet Kick
Many individuals agree that the sauce on barbecued meat is like the icing on a cake. Gourmet barbecue sauces, rubs and marinades are commonly served on (or on the side of) the finished dish. Barbecue sauces are used to add flavor and sweeten the...
Grandma Hystad's Recipes, Cooking, Cleaning, Tips, Bar Mixes
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Recipes, Cooking Tips, Cleaning Tips, Bar mixes. You can then
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GANDMA'S WRAPPED TURKEY TURKEY ROASTING TIME AUNT PAT'S...
Soups On
As winter draws near, your thoughts might turn to comfort foods to warm you. Whether you just open cans, or start from scratch, soup is a wonderful start to any meal.
Tomato soup is the chilly day comfort food that's also good for you. Two you...
Understanding fats and carbs
Fats and carbohydrates are two building blocks of a healthy
diet, but many people do not understand their role in proper
nutrition. While the daily intake of fats and oils should be
limited, these elements are still a vital part of the diet....
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Kitchen Knives - Why it's Important to Test Drive before Buying!
What kind of cooking we do in our kitchen is as individual as
the type of cutlery we choose to buy. If you're out looking to
upgrade your kitchen utensils and cutlery, know that as much as
you read about a particular brand or model; it's not the same as
test driving the knife for yourself. Why? Take a look at the
average size man's hand compared to that of the average woman as
just one example. Hand size and strength will undoubtedly
influence the type of knife which feels most comfortable for you
to use.
Here's an example where knife choice is individualistic: A
husband and wife are out shopping for a knife set at Sur la
Table in San Francisco's Ferry Plaza building. Which set did
they choose? Henckels. The man liked the heft and weight of the
Henckels chef's knife compared to the same 8" chef knife
by
Japanese knife maker, Global. Even though they were also
comparing a similar quality line of Wusthof knives, the man
still preferred the substantial weight and feel to the Henckels.
His wife, it appeared, liked the price of the Henckels and went
with the opinion of her husband.
The point: would she have chosen the heftier Henckels over the
lightweight smaller handle Global knife had she been alone? (We
don't know!) But for you, be sure to choose cutlery based on
what feels comfortable and balanced in your hand. You should
have your own set of knives based on your preferences for the
best results.
About the author:
Nicole Martins is a contributing author to Best in Kitchen
Knives, a buyer's guide to high quality chef knives. You can
visit this site at http://www.best-in-kitchen-knives.com
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