E291: It All Starts With A Knife
Whether you like it or not, solid knife skills make your cooking life easier.In today's episode, we discuss a short list of what to consider when using, buying and holding a knife.Some basics include: Do not rub your fingers across a knife no matter how careful you are. There are many other ways to get the garlic smell off your hands.Cut an end off round fruits or vegetables so they don't roll around. Better yet, if it's a carrot or cucumber, cut it lengthwise and cut with the flat side down on your board.Curl your fingers and tuck your thumb away from the cutting blade.And finally, try a gentle, rocking motion rather than attempting a samurai chop when you are cutting foods up.Some of the suggestions make sense...others not so much.You be the judge of this short and sweet episode.As always you can find the show and tell version on YouTube @thegirlcancook.Thanks for listening and watching and be sure to subscribe, rate and review us!