Whether you are a professional chef or an avid foodie, one of the essential tools for cooking is your knife. However, due to the major role a knife plays in the kitchen, the blade becomes dull over time, and its performance might not cut as effectively as it used to.  You can increase your...

When we think about knives, we typically think about the blade. The sharp part of the knife that does the actual cutting gets all the glory. But every knife contains an arguably equally important piece: the knife tang.  The humble tang goes largely unseen and unrecognized but is vital in ensuring prep work is...

Both chopping and dicing are common cutting techniques. You’ll see at least one in the instructions of almost any recipe you come across. But what exactly sets these two cutting techniques apart, and when should you use each? Let’s take a look and find out. What Is Dicing? Dicing is a basic cooking term that refers to cutting...