A sharp knife is an asset in almost any situation. But are there circumstances in which a knife can be too sharp? This article looks at where a knife’s sharpness is definitely an asset…or can be detrimental. How Sharp Should a Knife Be? A knife should be sharp enough to cut smoothly through its designated …
There’s a knife for nearly every task, whether they’re short, long, wide, serrated, or sharpened to the point where they can slice paper as easy as butter. Cutting or breaking bones, however, takes a different sort of knife. Some knives can break bones, but the question is open-ended enough to allow for plenty of wriggle …
Have you ever noticed that your knives, once sharp, become dull and hard to use after a few months? You might be wondering why this happens and what you can do to prevent it. A knife becomes blunt because as you cut with it, the friction of cutting wears particles off the edge of the …
If you’re a keen carnivore, you may be wondering, can you eat ribs with knife and fork? It’s important to know this before you just dive in and enjoy your meal, so let’s look into the practicalities and etiquette. Most people do not eat ribs with a knife and fork because the meat should be …
When it comes to maintaining the sharpness of your blades, a good knife stone is a fundamental tool. But how long do knife stones last, and how do you know when it’s time to look for a new one? In this article, we’ll look at how long a knife stone usually lasts, as well as …
One of the most common questions I often hear about dining room furniture is, “What are buffet tables?” There is immeasurable joy when one tries to pick the appropriate furniture for their kitchen and dining rooms, and many of them have some names that range from fun to logical. However, one that has always caught …
Epicurean boards are very lightweight and exceptionally environmentally friendly as they are composite chopping boards, making them a fantastic addition to your kitchen. However, many have voiced their concerns regarding its sanitary issues and its ability to preserve blade integrity. In this article, let us take a deep dive and try to answer the looming …
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Table runners were a staple in most American homes back in the day, but these days, table runners are simply famed as “out of style,” and many are left to question why table runners still exist. Despite the question looming around the background, table runners are still in production, and I believe those table runners …
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“What side do the napkins and silverware go?” used to be a more common question back in the day, like learning how to make fire from scratch used to be common knowledge, learning how to set up the table used to be one as well. Today, however, our focus has shifted away from classic dining …
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How do you think you’ll be storing whetstone? If you feel ashamed asking this question, don’t be. I was curious myself about this exact thing the first time I used whetstones. Aside from using them, I had no idea how to store them or preserve their integrity. Although whetstone is named “wet” for a reason, …
