Thinking about Thanksgiving? I am, especially after already having had my first bird in Toronto last weekend for Thanksgiving in Canada. And so is Martha Stewart. The "Golden Harvest Thanksgiving Table" includes the Berti Plenum Steak knife with oxhorn handle, Libeco Home Vence linen napkins in gold, and at the center, the large Simon Pearce Dover Footed... [Read more...]

After testing out numerous kitchen knives for sharpness, precision, comfort, and durability, Consumer Reports declared to day that forged knives, that is, knife blades made of forged steel, beat out all the rest. Looking at the list of Top 9 Kitchen Knives, the prices fairly reflect the quality, ranging between $270 to a whopping $600! Why forged? Forging... [Read more...]

Cheese can be a complicated business and cutting it, a delicate process. The natural way in which a cheese ages and ripens means its flavor is often inconsistent across its body. So, a piece cut from near the crust may not taste the same a piece cut from the middle. Ideally, cheeses should be cut and served in portions that contain all of these gradations in... [Read more...]

Cutlery makes a wonderful gift for cooking enthusiasts. However, if you give a knife as a gift make sure you follow this European tradition to insure that your friendship will continue. Tradition specifies that if you are given a knife as a gift, you must give the giver a small coin in return. The small payment ensures that your friendship will not be "cut." If... [Read more...]