Category: Knives
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How to remove the skin from a fillet of salmon
The same technique works for skinning other types of fish fillets too. The trick is to use a knife with a flexible blade. I like my Cutco Fisherman’s Solution knife, but at its current retail price of £47 it’s a bit like taking a sledgehammer to crack a nut unless you do plan to go…
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Twin Fish – Japanese Chef Knife
Oops. I did it again. (OK, I’m not a fan of Britney Spears but it never hurts to mention a celebrity name on your blog.) Despite having an already vast selection of knives, I bought another two. I can resist anything but temptation. (Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere’s Fan) – and there’s another famous name to…
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A few hone truths
Keeping your kitchen knives sharp is one of those jobs where a little bit of effort every now and again saves a lot of trouble in the long run. Why is it so important to have sharp knives? There are three main reasons. The first is safety. Sharp knives cut easily through whatever it is…
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Passionate About Knives
My culinary infidelity with a Japanese chef After many years of domestic bliss, I’ve been seduced by a good-looking bit of rough. I’m in love with a Johnny come lately. The object of my desires feels great too but I’m a little bit guilty about it. Here’s what happened. I first spotted the Japanese Chef…