How to Choose a Chef Knife

With so many different kinds of knives on the market, it can be hard to know which one to choose. If you’ve been thinking about making the investment in a good knife, this post will give you some insight into some things you may wish to consider. Here are the knives I use in my kitchen (in the order I usually reach for them):

This post was last updated on 3/13/2023

Epic Post Alert: This is a tad long but I’m writing it because likely the #1 question I get from budding culinary aficionados is “What do I absolutely have to have in my kitchen to get started?” Well, here it is – The List.

On the Importance of a Good Thermometer

Critical to any cook’s arsenal of tools is a good, reliable, accurate instant read thermometer. In fact, I would argue that short of a knife, this is the most important tool in the kitchen. Here’s why:

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Epic Post Alert: This is a tad long but I’m writing it because likely the #1 question I get from budding culinary aficionados is “What do I absolutely have to have in my kitchen to get started?” Well, here it is – The List.

On the Importance of a Good Thermometer

Critical to any cook’s arsenal of tools is a good, reliable, accurate instant read thermometer. In fact, I would argue that short of a knife, this is the most important tool in the kitchen. Here’s why: