Have you ever tried sawing a piece of lumber with a dull saw? It’s the same idea with a kitchen knife. You need to make sure that your knives are up to par, or cooking becomes a task and not something that is enjoyable. Most cookbooks suggest purchasing steel to keep your knife sharp, but you...

This is the big question whether you should use a wood or synthetic cutting board. It really isn’t just a question of feeling, rather it’s a question of safety. Some people purchase wood boards because they like the look but remember if you user your cutting board alot it’s not going...