Books

Regardless of what you are cooking almost every recipe begins with an instruction: cut up a some of this, slice that, mince this, or dice that. Yet few cooks—even really good ones — possess the basic knife skills to do all of these tasks effectively.

Whether you are a top chef or if you are just starting out in the kitchen, Knife Skills Illustrated will show you how to get them most of your knives in hte kitchen, with helpful step by step drawings and instructions.

Once you learn these new skills, cutting will make you enjoy cooking more, and the flavours and texture of your dishes will be enhanced.

This book has:

  • Over 750 illustrations from the point of view of the person using the knife.
  • Features basic and advanced techniques.
  • Explains how knives cut.
  • Describes the different types of knives and their uses.
  • Teaches you how to properly hold a knife.
  • Tells you how to select the best knife for your personal kitchen needs.
  • Includes directions for proper knife maintenance.
  • Discusses how to choose the best cutting board for your needs.

    • Chances are, when you start using this book, you’ll do so with the kitchen knives you already have on hand.

    With good knife skills, cooking becomes fun. Cutting carrots is no longer a chore, but a meditation. Slicing an onion no longer brings tears of anguish, but those of joy. Disjointing a chicken is no longer punishment, but pleasure. With good knife skills, preparing food becomes a time of great satisfaction indeed!