Some of the world’s oldest and simplest utensils, chopsticks are used by about one-fifth the world’s population, especially in East and Southeast Asia.
Many chefs and home cooks are fanatical about the fish spatula, also known as a slotted offset spatula, fish turner or flipper — or, as the British say, a “fish slice.”
In its simplest form, a bench scraper is a wide rectangular piece of material with a handle along one edge and a straight or beveled edge on the other.
Whether you are grilling ribs or making croissants, a basting or pastry brush is an essential tool for collecting and distributing a liquid or sauce across a food surface.
Spices can be the window to a world of flavor, and they make grandma’s favorite recipes come to life. Which spices are handy to have at all times, and how do you use up a special spice purchased for just one recipe?
Often overshadowed and rarely undressed, iceberg boasts a meek and mild taste that, when creatively paired with key ingredients, elevates a meal and proves to be anything but bland.