Do you own a nice chef's knife for your home kitchen? I am not talking about the big knife that came in your knife block as a wedding gift....unless it was a really nice wedding gift! Every cook should have a good chef's knife. This is something you should splurge on (a little). You can find a good knife for around $80, but they definitely go up from there depending on the brand and type of steel. For a good home cook you don't need to get to technical and you don't need to break the bank.
Some good brands are:
Wusthof - you can find these at Williams Sonoma
J.a. Henckels- these are at Bed Bath and Beyond, and are your cheapest option
Shun - This is a Japanese steel and will be your most expensive choice. Williams Sonoma, Macy's, Bloomingdales, and Sur La Table will carry an option.
When you are working with your knife at home always have a safe cover and place to store it. Also remember the sharper the knife the less likely you are to cut yourself. When you are finished using your knife never put your knife in the dishwasher or down in the sink! This is for 2 reasons, 1.Someone could reach down in the sink and cut themselves and 2. Your knife could rust.
The proper way to clean your knife is to run it under warm water, wipe it clean, dry it, and then put it away.
Just a little Tuesday Tip.
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