Here are some fun and/or interesting things to cheer you up despite all the rain we've been getting. Enjoy!
How they did CG food in Ratatouille. Yum.
Did you know that Nintendo's Wii has a cooking game? Me neither. Go here to watch it.
5 dangerous things you should let your kids do and why you should let them do it. (video. give him a few minutes to get started.)
But this is probably not what he had in mind. How to make a knife out of a chainsaw. Not for the faint of heart, or the weak of arm.
and last but far from least, Ella Fitzgerald sings "Mack the Knife"
Showing posts with label video. Show all posts
Showing posts with label video. Show all posts
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
Every Girl's Crazy 'bout a Sharpedged Knife
I was just sitting down to write a scintillating post about how to sharpen a knife and all that goes with that, when I found this video for you.
If any of you have ever gotten the talk about how to use a steel in our store, you'll notice the similarity in hand movements. Like the man in the video, we also sharpen knives by hand, though we have a lot more equipment. (At some point, when I remember to take my camera to Louisville, you'll get a tour of the shop.)
To summarize the video, calling it a "sharpening steel" isn't quite accurate. It really hones the edge until the knife becomes too worn and needs to have a new edge ground onto it. This is best done professionally, in general, and frequency depends on how much you use your knife. If you use a steel regularly and take good care of your knife, every year or two is sufficient.
In the meantime, remember these guidelines:
1)Remember, use your steel!
2) Use a cutting board, not the counter or a plate.
A wooden cutting board is best for your knife, though any material will work if you avoid hard surfaces like glass. Bamboo cutting boards are very fashionable at the moment, as well as being a good choice ecologically. Remember to wash it after cutting meat and poultry.
2) SAY NO TO THE DISHWASHER!
Using a dishwasher can dull your knife and damage the handle.
3)Store knives somewhere secure.
There are several options available, from blocks that sit on the counter, ones the mount on the underside of your cabinets, or ones that can sit in your gadget drawer. If those occupy too much space, you can always get an edge guard, which will protect both the blade and your hand when you reach into a crowded drawer.
If any of you have ever gotten the talk about how to use a steel in our store, you'll notice the similarity in hand movements. Like the man in the video, we also sharpen knives by hand, though we have a lot more equipment. (At some point, when I remember to take my camera to Louisville, you'll get a tour of the shop.)
To summarize the video, calling it a "sharpening steel" isn't quite accurate. It really hones the edge until the knife becomes too worn and needs to have a new edge ground onto it. This is best done professionally, in general, and frequency depends on how much you use your knife. If you use a steel regularly and take good care of your knife, every year or two is sufficient.
In the meantime, remember these guidelines:
1)Remember, use your steel!
2) Use a cutting board, not the counter or a plate.
A wooden cutting board is best for your knife, though any material will work if you avoid hard surfaces like glass. Bamboo cutting boards are very fashionable at the moment, as well as being a good choice ecologically. Remember to wash it after cutting meat and poultry.
2) SAY NO TO THE DISHWASHER!
Using a dishwasher can dull your knife and damage the handle.
3)Store knives somewhere secure.There are several options available, from blocks that sit on the counter, ones the mount on the underside of your cabinets, or ones that can sit in your gadget drawer. If those occupy too much space, you can always get an edge guard, which will protect both the blade and your hand when you reach into a crowded drawer.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Video Time!
I really liked reading the excerpt from Anthony Bourdain's book that I linked to in the previous post, so I went out and found you some videos of him to watch.
Here's a couple from his TV show, No Reservations, where he travelled around the world trying out local cuisine.
The first one is in Spain, talking about jamon serrano (serrano ham). Which really is very yummy, definitely try some if you have a chance.
And here is part 1 of his show on Indonesia.
This next video, in interview, definitely showcases Bourdain's salty sense of humor. It's also features a much more entertaining video of how to chop an onion than the one I posted earlier on in this blog. The knives used in this video are from Global.
Here's a couple from his TV show, No Reservations, where he travelled around the world trying out local cuisine.
The first one is in Spain, talking about jamon serrano (serrano ham). Which really is very yummy, definitely try some if you have a chance.
And here is part 1 of his show on Indonesia.
This next video, in interview, definitely showcases Bourdain's salty sense of humor. It's also features a much more entertaining video of how to chop an onion than the one I posted earlier on in this blog. The knives used in this video are from Global.
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