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]]> For chopping, baking, sauteing and more, keeping your kitchen well-stocked with a range of cooking tools is an essential part of being able to prepare a wide variety of dishes. That said, the cost of purchasing an entire kitchen’s worth of supplies can add up quickly, with even relatively basic items often coming with a substantial price tag.

Fortunately, you don’t have to spend big bucks on top-of-the-line versions of everything to create delicious food. Read on to learn more about which kitchen tools are okay to skimp on and which are worth the splurge.

Splurge 

Pots & Pans

Pots and pans are essential for the vast majority of kitchen tasks, so if you can only afford to splurge on one thing, we recommend going for a well-made set of cookware. Look for pieces with thick, multi-layered bottoms, as these allow for more even heat distribution. Once you’ve chosen your cookware, research and follow the care instructions to keep it in top working condition for as long as possible.

Knives

Investing in sharp, high-quality blades won’t only make meal prep more enjoyable, it will also help prevent injuries and accidents in the kitchen. Look for knives with forged blades and comfortable, ergonomic handles, as these are designed to allow for more precision and control.

Skimp

Baking Sheets

Baking sheets are necessary for many dishes that involve roasting and baking, but the difference between high-end sheets and more affordable options is actually pretty minimal. Look for baking sheets with a non-stick coating, or use a silicone mat for easy cleanup and to keep your baking sheets looking like new.

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]]> Make Your Kitchen Knives Last Longer in 5 Short Steps https://falafelandcaviar.com/make-your-kitchen-knives-last-longer-in-5-short-steps/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:09:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16156 Knives are one of the most important tools in your kitchen, and you’ll be able to keep them for a long time if you take proper care of them. Here are five tips you can use to effectively prolong their life span. No Soaking If you’re one of those people who tend to soak their […]

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]]> Knives are one of the most important tools in your kitchen, and you’ll be able to keep them for a long time if you take proper care of them. Here are five tips you can use to effectively prolong their life span.

No Soaking

If you’re one of those people who tend to soak their dishes overnight to make it easier to wash them, avoid doing this with your knives that have a wooden handle.

Avoid Dishwashers

Dishwashers are also used to speed up the cleaning process, but they’re not the best option for your knives because they could chip, dull, and corrode quicker if you wash them this way.

Only Foods

Kitchen knives were designed with food in mind and you may be tempted to cut other things in your household with them, but they won’t stay sharp for long if you do this on a regular basis.

Proper Storage

It’s a good idea to avoid storing knives with other cutlery because they’ll be bumping into each other all the time and get damaged in the process.

Right Cutting Board

Your kitchen knives will have a longer life span if you’re using a proper cutting board, and wooden ones are your best bet because they play an important role in preserving the knife’s blade.

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]]> Keep These Three Knives In Your Kitchen Arsenal https://falafelandcaviar.com/keep-these-three-knives-in-your-kitchen-arsenal/ Sat, 04 Aug 2018 06:29:11 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=2281 Knives are essential in the kitchen for obvious reasons. If you want to upgrade your cooking to a high level, the first thing to do is to be ready with the proper tools. Although there are many different types of knives, they can often get expensive. If you are looking to invest in something worthwhile, consider […]

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]]> Knives are essential in the kitchen for obvious reasons. If you want to upgrade your cooking to a high level, the first thing to do is to be ready with the proper tools. Although there are many different types of knives, they can often get expensive. If you are looking to invest in something worthwhile, consider these three knives to begin with, and let your culinary journey continue from there.

Chef’s Knife

When you think of the classic knife, you’re probably imagining a chef’s knife. This blade is extremely sharp, and is best for mincing, slicing, chopping, and dicing. A chef’s knife can really be used for almost any type of cut, but those are by far it’s strengths as a knife.

Paring Knife

This is smaller knife works best for peeling fruits or vegetables when you don’t have a peeler handy, and chopping delicate foods like strawberries or mushrooms. It’s also a good starter knife if you are teaching a child to cook.

Bread Knife

This serrated knife goes beyond just being used for bread. This knife can also cut fresh biscotti before it goes in for the second bake, making sure you get even cuts on fruits like pineapples and watermelons, and especially slicing a cake into even layers.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> knives Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:14:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Cookware: Where to Skimp & Where to Splurge https://falafelandcaviar.com/cookware-where-to-skimp-where-to-splurge/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 08:41:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18484 For chopping, baking, sauteing and more, keeping your kitchen well-stocked with a range of cooking tools is an essential part of being able to prepare a wide variety of dishes. That said, the cost of purchasing an entire kitchen’s worth of supplies can add up quickly, with even relatively basic items often coming with a […]

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]]> For chopping, baking, sauteing and more, keeping your kitchen well-stocked with a range of cooking tools is an essential part of being able to prepare a wide variety of dishes. That said, the cost of purchasing an entire kitchen’s worth of supplies can add up quickly, with even relatively basic items often coming with a substantial price tag.

Fortunately, you don’t have to spend big bucks on top-of-the-line versions of everything to create delicious food. Read on to learn more about which kitchen tools are okay to skimp on and which are worth the splurge.

Splurge 

Pots & Pans

Pots and pans are essential for the vast majority of kitchen tasks, so if you can only afford to splurge on one thing, we recommend going for a well-made set of cookware. Look for pieces with thick, multi-layered bottoms, as these allow for more even heat distribution. Once you’ve chosen your cookware, research and follow the care instructions to keep it in top working condition for as long as possible.

Knives

Investing in sharp, high-quality blades won’t only make meal prep more enjoyable, it will also help prevent injuries and accidents in the kitchen. Look for knives with forged blades and comfortable, ergonomic handles, as these are designed to allow for more precision and control.

Skimp

Baking Sheets

Baking sheets are necessary for many dishes that involve roasting and baking, but the difference between high-end sheets and more affordable options is actually pretty minimal. Look for baking sheets with a non-stick coating, or use a silicone mat for easy cleanup and to keep your baking sheets looking like new.

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]]> Make Your Kitchen Knives Last Longer in 5 Short Steps https://falafelandcaviar.com/make-your-kitchen-knives-last-longer-in-5-short-steps/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:09:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16156 Knives are one of the most important tools in your kitchen, and you’ll be able to keep them for a long time if you take proper care of them. Here are five tips you can use to effectively prolong their life span. No Soaking If you’re one of those people who tend to soak their […]

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]]> Knives are one of the most important tools in your kitchen, and you’ll be able to keep them for a long time if you take proper care of them. Here are five tips you can use to effectively prolong their life span.

No Soaking

If you’re one of those people who tend to soak their dishes overnight to make it easier to wash them, avoid doing this with your knives that have a wooden handle.

Avoid Dishwashers

Dishwashers are also used to speed up the cleaning process, but they’re not the best option for your knives because they could chip, dull, and corrode quicker if you wash them this way.

Only Foods

Kitchen knives were designed with food in mind and you may be tempted to cut other things in your household with them, but they won’t stay sharp for long if you do this on a regular basis.

Proper Storage

It’s a good idea to avoid storing knives with other cutlery because they’ll be bumping into each other all the time and get damaged in the process.

Right Cutting Board

Your kitchen knives will have a longer life span if you’re using a proper cutting board, and wooden ones are your best bet because they play an important role in preserving the knife’s blade.

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]]> Keep These Three Knives In Your Kitchen Arsenal https://falafelandcaviar.com/keep-these-three-knives-in-your-kitchen-arsenal/ Sat, 04 Aug 2018 06:29:11 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=2281 Knives are essential in the kitchen for obvious reasons. If you want to upgrade your cooking to a high level, the first thing to do is to be ready with the proper tools. Although there are many different types of knives, they can often get expensive. If you are looking to invest in something worthwhile, consider […]

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]]> Knives are essential in the kitchen for obvious reasons. If you want to upgrade your cooking to a high level, the first thing to do is to be ready with the proper tools. Although there are many different types of knives, they can often get expensive. If you are looking to invest in something worthwhile, consider these three knives to begin with, and let your culinary journey continue from there.

Chef’s Knife

When you think of the classic knife, you’re probably imagining a chef’s knife. This blade is extremely sharp, and is best for mincing, slicing, chopping, and dicing. A chef’s knife can really be used for almost any type of cut, but those are by far it’s strengths as a knife.

Paring Knife

This is smaller knife works best for peeling fruits or vegetables when you don’t have a peeler handy, and chopping delicate foods like strawberries or mushrooms. It’s also a good starter knife if you are teaching a child to cook.

Bread Knife

This serrated knife goes beyond just being used for bread. This knife can also cut fresh biscotti before it goes in for the second bake, making sure you get even cuts on fruits like pineapples and watermelons, and especially slicing a cake into even layers.

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