Feb
02
2008
All cutlery should be washed as soon as possible in warm soapy water. Salt, vinegar, lemon juice and egg can pit and blacken cutlery. Water will mark it too, although only temporarily. If you want it to look good, it should be dried and lightly buffed by hand — even if it is machine washed.
Don’t use a silver dip on stainless steel, it will turn it dull grey. There are special stainless steel polishes.
Sterling silver and plate should be kept in a baize-lined box or drawer so that the pieces do not get scratched or rubbed. Storage for silver not in use should be airtight. Remove egg tarnish from silver spoons with table salt. Continue Reading »
Jan
31
2008
All cutlery should be washed as soon as possible in warm soapy water. Salt, vinegar, lemon juice and egg can pit and blacken cutlery. Water will mark it too, although only temporarily. If you want it to look good, it should be dried and lightly buffed by hand — even if it is machine washed.
Don’t use a silver dip on stainless steel, it will turn it dull grey. There are special stainless steel polishes.
Sterling silver and plate should be kept in a baize-lined box or drawer so that the pieces do not get scratched or rubbed. Storage for silver not in use should be airtight. Remove egg tarnish from silver spoons with table salt. Continue Reading »
Jan
22
2008
CHOOSING THERIGHT KNIFE
When choosing a knife, hold it to feel its balance. A well-designed knife has a curve from the bolster to the tip of the blade to allow you to rock the knife as you dice food.
A basic knife set
Paring knives are uniquely shaped blades for intricate tasks requiring precision control. They are primarily used for paring, trimming, coring, and dicing.
Utility knives are a collection of smaller utility blades, as well as serrated tomato and salami knives. Continue Reading »
Jan
22
2008
Sharp knives are of the utmostimportance in a kitchen for ‘Alai quick food preparation. They must be comfortable to hold; they must be sharp and stay sharp, and must perform the tasks they were designed for with ease,
Some people can manage with just one, two or three knives, but others like to have several - each one designed for a specific task.
HOW KNIVES ARE MADE
Kitchen knives are usually made of stainless steel or high-carbon steel alloys. It is wise to remember that knives made from a poor quality of stainless steel may be cheaper; Continue Reading »
