Techniques & Tools
By: Dahlia Rideout
Finally a quick and easy way to turn your hot dog into an octopus. In case you've been wondering. The OctoDog is a $16 device... Read more >>
How to Check Fish for Freshness
Touch and smell are vital when it comes to checking the freshness of fish. I can’t stress enough the importance of picking quality fish for... Read more >>
Sectioning Oranges
Fresh cut orange slices, delicious! The trick is to use a chef’s knife and cut the orange along the natural curve of the fruit. Whether... Read more >>
How to Dice an Onion
Dicing onions is a job we all have to do—all the time. Not many of us know how to do it in the most efficient and easiest fashion possible. This short video ... Read more >>
Tips on Knife Sharpening
Knives are possibly the single most important tool for cooks. Not many home cooks sharpen their knives frequently, but they should. A dull knife ... Read more >>
A Chef’s Life: Cooking 101 (Part 2)
Feijoa: A New Zealand fruit that has a thin greenish skin. The meat of this fruit tastes like banana, pineapple and strawberry combined. Now ain’t... Read more >>
We all have a most-hated chore. What’s your least favorite place to clean, and how do you rise above it and get the job done? Contribute a story. >>


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