Knife Skills to Make Life Easier

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Did you know that knives are not designed for chopping? They are designed for slicing. There is a subtle difference there, but it makes a HUGE difference in the results and the energy you’ll use preparing your ingredients.

How To Sharpen Kitchen Knives In 15 Seconds Using Only A Cereal Bowl!

 

Did you know that you can sharpen a knife in about 15 seconds using a cereal bowl? While I still use a knife sharpener most of the time, this was a fun trick the day we learned it.<

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Knife Skills to Make Life Easier:

  • Longer blades are safer and more efficient than shorter blades.
  • Use the back half of the knife and slice (don’t chop!) in a circular motion.
  • Always keep your fingers above the blade.
  • Face your nails down to the cutting board, never out towards the knife.
  • Slide a knuckle on the inside of the blade to guide each cut. (awesome tip!)

Kitchen Knife Skills Tips from Barefeet In The Kitchen

 

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Mary Younkin

Mary Younkin

Hi, I’m Mary. I’m the author, cook, photographer, and travel lover behind the scenes here at Barefeet In The Kitchen. I'm also the author of three cookbooks dedicated to making cooking from scratch as simple as possible.

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