Brownies are real treat, it could be fudgy or thick and chewy, they can be crinkled or smooth yet in any way they oozes with chocolatey taste almost every love. You can find varieties of brownies in bake shops and grocery stores. Brownies have its own distinct taste because of the different flavors added to […]
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Chia seeds are not only famous for being on terra cotta planters as green hair but they are now famous for breakfast, or desserts, or snacks. You can make chia seeds into an incredibly nutritious and guilt-free meal. They are black little seeds that have contained in them; protein, insoluble fiber, and healthy fat. They […]
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A dish for all season. Holidays or not, potato casserole is a simple yet delectable dish most people love to prepare. Sweet potatoes are a good choice for a healthy meal and much more when made into a casserole. You will surely enjoy a sweet potato casserole or what others call yam casserole with your […]
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Do you love walnuts? Have you tried to add it to savory dishes or desserts? Walnuts are generally nutritious when eaten alone but when you add it to savory dishes and desserts, they even become more delicious. It is quite hard to find walnuts all-round the year because they are only harvested between August and […]
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1. Mushrooms
2. Coconut bacon
3. Parmesan cheese
4. Smoked paprika
5. Anchovies or anchovy paste
6. Prosciutto
7. Guanciale
8. Olives
9. Tofu (marinated and cooked)
10. Bacon (watch the amount of fat and adjust as needed)
1. Hand-held lighter
2. Lighting barbecues
3. Lighting campfires
4. Lighting cigars
5. Effective in windy conditions
6. Butane as fuel
1. Yanagiba: This knife has a slim blade in the shape of a willow leaf or Katana (sword). It is long and narrow, making it suitable for slicing tasks, especially for preparing fresh and visually appealing raw fishes (sashimi). It is popular in Western Japan.
2. Takohiki: This knife has a square shape with a longer blade. It is designed for the same purpose as Yanagiba, but not for slicing octopus. The edge line of Takohiki is almost straight, whereas Yanagiba’s edge line is more curved towards the tip. It was popular in Eastern Japan.
3. Fuguhiki: This knife was originally designed for cutting and slicing Blowfish Sashimi (Tessa). Its blade shape is similar to Yanagiba but has a narrower width and thinner blade. It is suitable for thinner cutting and slicing tasks.
4. Yoshihiro Shiroko sashimi chef knife: Handcrafted by Japanese artisans, made from high-carbon steel, with a hardness of 62 to 63 HRC. It has a concave grid and a flat rim, allowing it to slice through fish without damaging its surface and cells. Comes with a wooden sheath and a D-shaped handle made from magnolia or rosewood.
5. Cangshan X-7 sashimi chef knife: Forged from 67 layers of Japanese VG-Damascus high-carbon steel. Went through an ultra-6 heat treatment for toughness and wear resistance. Comes in 10-inch and 12-inch variants, with a 5.5-inch African blackwood handle and walnut Saya-style sheath. Excellent edge strength and retention. NSF International Certified.
6. Lucky Cook sashimi sushi knife: Made from high-carbon steel, 10-inch blade with a right-sided bevel for smooth slices. Non-slip wooden handle with an ergonomic grip. Considered a good choice for beginners.
7. Factors to consider when buying a sashimi knife: Sharpness, edge retention, blade length, material (such as Damascus Steel, VG-Max Steel, VG-10 Steel), handle quality (wooden handles).
8. Recommendation: Yoshihiro Shiroko Sashimi Chef Knife for its sharpness, wear resistance, durability, and ergonomic design.
9. Use of high-carbon steel in sashimi knives instead of stainless steel.
Have you eaten crab cakes before? This is a dish that you can use as appetizers or for meals and several things can also be done with them. Anyone fond of eating crab will also find crab cakes delightful. In case you are not fond of crabs, you may still find delight in eating crab […]
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Avocado for a meal is not only scrumptious but very healthy as well. You can have it plain, wrapped into a burrito, combined in a salad, stuffed in Deviled eggs, or mashed in a guacamole. There are various dishes to make with avocados and we will look at the simplest yet yummiest avocado guacamole. Guacamole […]
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Eggs are nutrient dense food, available all year round as well as the cheapest source of protein. Most people like to have it for breakfast, and you can have it stir-fried rice, sunny side up, soft boiled or hard boiled. Let’s talk about hardboiled eggs. Hardboiled eggs are easy to prepare but it takes time […]
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