Archive for May, 2009

10 Awesome Devices to Boil and Poach Eggs With

May 29, 2009

Cooking an egg is about the easiest thing anyone can do. Throw down some fat into a pan, crack the egg and cook it to how you like it.

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21 Chef Quality Hardwood Cutting Boards for Your Kitchen

May 27, 2009

Every chef loves to use wood cutting boards. They are much nicer to knives and look a lot better also. Some cutting boards are huge and some are small. The materials also differ, from extremely hard woods to less hard woods.

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5 Chef Jackets That Will Rock Your World

May 27, 2009

  Every chef needs a chef jacket. The whole idea behind a chef jacket is to get dirty, burnt, and protect you from hot grease and whatever else gets thrown at you.  All while looking great. Chef Coat – Executive Euro Style This is a great looking classic chef coat.  Sizes go all the way [...]

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The Vinturi Wine Aerator Researched and Explained

May 26, 2009

The hottest new toy among wine drinkers has become the Vinturi Wine Aerator.  What looks like a awkwardly designed wine sipping glass is actually a super-decanter made of acrylic with a hole in the bottom.  After reading the hundreds of unbelievably great reviews on Amazon.com, I had to take a look at the hype. The [...]

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Truffles – The Fungus Among Us

May 11, 2009

Photography: Shaved black truffle by Allerina & Glen MacLarty Truffles are sort of the Holy Grail of ingredients. Extremely rare, expensive, and flavorful. Prized by chefs from all over the World, Truffles are a delicacy no matter where you are. Let’s learn a little about these fungi.

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