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A Taste of Japan - Katsu
In this series, we will be looking at several Japanese recipes that are easy to make and a delicious treat! This time, the dish of the day will be Katsu....
A Taste of Japan - Katsu
In this series, we will be looking at several Japanese recipes that are easy to make and a delicious treat! This time, the dish of the day will be Katsu....
What Is Damascus Steel?
If you’ve read any of our previous knife guides, you may have stumbled upon the term Damascus steel. This is a material that’s used to make knives but it’s much less common...
What Is Damascus Steel?
If you’ve read any of our previous knife guides, you may have stumbled upon the term Damascus steel. This is a material that’s used to make knives but it’s much less common...
How Do I Use My Boning Knife?
For anyone that works with meat in the kitchen, a good set of butcher knives is essential. However, there are different types and each one is suited to different tasks....
How Do I Use My Boning Knife?
For anyone that works with meat in the kitchen, a good set of butcher knives is essential. However, there are different types and each one is suited to different tasks....
What Is Sushi Grade?
The question at the back of everyone’s mind when buying fish for sushi is: "is this sushi-grade fish?". Well, you might be surprised to learn the truth behind that phrase. In...
What Is Sushi Grade?
The question at the back of everyone’s mind when buying fish for sushi is: "is this sushi-grade fish?". Well, you might be surprised to learn the truth behind that phrase. In...
Stocking a Japanese Pantry - Soy Sauce
To get you better acquainted with some of the ingredients you might need, we're creating a series about each of the most important staples that you’ll find in any Japanese...
Stocking a Japanese Pantry - Soy Sauce
To get you better acquainted with some of the ingredients you might need, we're creating a series about each of the most important staples that you’ll find in any Japanese...
Spotlight On the Utility Knife
Our spotlight series aims to give you an introduction to different kinds of Japanese kitchen knives, allowing you to get to grips with the basics. Today, we’re going to be shining...
Spotlight On the Utility Knife
Our spotlight series aims to give you an introduction to different kinds of Japanese kitchen knives, allowing you to get to grips with the basics. Today, we’re going to be shining...
All About Sushi - Which Knife Do I Need?
In this guide, we will be looking at these blade styles in more detail, looking into what makes traditional Japanese knives ideal for this task, as well as telling you...
All About Sushi - Which Knife Do I Need?
In this guide, we will be looking at these blade styles in more detail, looking into what makes traditional Japanese knives ideal for this task, as well as telling you...
Green Tea - Why Is It So Good for Us?
This guide is aimed at anyone who’s interested in getting started with drinking green tea. We’ll talk you through how to make the perfect good, explain the benefits of green...
Green Tea - Why Is It So Good for Us?
This guide is aimed at anyone who’s interested in getting started with drinking green tea. We’ll talk you through how to make the perfect good, explain the benefits of green...
What Is a Knife Guard?
We don’t need to tell you that kitchen knives are sharp! More than 2.7 million Brits are rushing to the A&E department every year because of some kind of kitchen...
What Is a Knife Guard?
We don’t need to tell you that kitchen knives are sharp! More than 2.7 million Brits are rushing to the A&E department every year because of some kind of kitchen...
What Are the Secrets of the Healthy Japanese Diet?
Japan has the second-largest number of old people in the world. Those who reach record-breaking ages are more likely to come from Japan with only Monaco having a higher life expectancy. Surely...
What Are the Secrets of the Healthy Japanese Diet?
Japan has the second-largest number of old people in the world. Those who reach record-breaking ages are more likely to come from Japan with only Monaco having a higher life expectancy. Surely...
What Is the Difference Between a Japanese and a...
There are many differences between German and Japanese knives including the type of steel used, how the knives are made, and the sharpening angle. Both certainly have their place in...
What Is the Difference Between a Japanese and a...
There are many differences between German and Japanese knives including the type of steel used, how the knives are made, and the sharpening angle. Both certainly have their place in...
Damascus Steel vs Stainless Steel: Which Is Best?
When it comes to buying a good-quality Japanese kitchen knife, there are a lot of things you’ll need to consider. But one of the most important factors is the type...
Damascus Steel vs Stainless Steel: Which Is Best?
When it comes to buying a good-quality Japanese kitchen knife, there are a lot of things you’ll need to consider. But one of the most important factors is the type...
Which Are the Must-Have Kitchen Knives?
If you want to make life easier when you cook, then choosing a selection of stainless steel chef's knives will help you achieve that. But if you’re new to this...
Which Are the Must-Have Kitchen Knives?
If you want to make life easier when you cook, then choosing a selection of stainless steel chef's knives will help you achieve that. But if you’re new to this...
How to Choose the Right Chef’s Knife
Choosing the best chef's knife for your kitchen can be fraught with challenges, however, and if this is your first time, then you’ll need to make sure that you look at all...
How to Choose the Right Chef’s Knife
Choosing the best chef's knife for your kitchen can be fraught with challenges, however, and if this is your first time, then you’ll need to make sure that you look at all...
Ten Must-Know Facts About Japanese Kitchen Knives
Using a set of quality Japanese steel kitchen knives is definitely the way forward, but even if you’ve been using these types of knives for years, there’s always something that...
Ten Must-Know Facts About Japanese Kitchen Knives
Using a set of quality Japanese steel kitchen knives is definitely the way forward, but even if you’ve been using these types of knives for years, there’s always something that...
How Do You Sharpen a Serrated Knife?
Sharpening a serrated edge is not the same as sharpening other knives, and some people consider it a little more difficult and certainly time-consuming.But don’t worry, serrated knife sharpening is...
How Do You Sharpen a Serrated Knife?
Sharpening a serrated edge is not the same as sharpening other knives, and some people consider it a little more difficult and certainly time-consuming.But don’t worry, serrated knife sharpening is...
How to Improve Your Knife Skills and Chop, Slic...
In this guide, we will be giving you some handy tips used regularly by chefs in Japanese cooking, on how to hold your knives and improve your technique.
How to Improve Your Knife Skills and Chop, Slic...
In this guide, we will be giving you some handy tips used regularly by chefs in Japanese cooking, on how to hold your knives and improve your technique.
Tips To Improve Your Knife Skills
Having a good selection of sharp, high-quality knives is a must but knowing how to use them correctly takes time and patience. But if you want to boost your abilities...
Tips To Improve Your Knife Skills
Having a good selection of sharp, high-quality knives is a must but knowing how to use them correctly takes time and patience. But if you want to boost your abilities...