What's the First Step Toward Becoming a Better Cook?
Get your knives sharpened. Often. Sharper knives make it easier to chop food, which makes it that much safer - and more enjoyable - to work your way through the steps of a particularly involved recipe. “But wait,” you cry, “I already sharpen my knives!” Possibly. But there’s a good chance you only hone (or steel) them.
Honing
This is what you’re doing when you slide your knife along that steel rod in your top drawer. It’s still important for the