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The different types of steels and blade grinds used in kitchen cutlery are described in our Knife knowledge pages. You will also find definitions and descriptions of many types of Asian knives which have become very popular

All from reputable manufacturers like Boker, Almar, Cold Steel, Fallkniven, Victorinox, and Maxam

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August's Featured Knife

Most knife blades are made of steel. Taking a step away from steel this month we are featuring the Ceramic Blade Knife. Kitchen Knives Domain carries both White and Black Ceramic blade knives from Boker.

Ceramic blades are made of zirconium oxide and aluminum. Even though they are much more delicate than steel knives, they tend to hold their edge up to 10 times longer. These blades are so hard that they will maintain a sharp edge for months or years with no maintenance at all.

Like titanium, ceramic blades do not impart any taste to food and are immune to corrosion.

We recommend that ceramic blades be professionally sharpened. Ceramic blades can be sharpened on silicon carbide sandpaper or many grinding wheels, but it is rather difficult.

Ceramic blades are hard enough to cut through glaze on dinnerware so should not be used as tableware. Further, although they are hard, ceramic blades are also very brittle, and will chip if struck against hard objects, or even sharpened improperly. Ceramic blades should only be used on wood or plastic cutting boards.

They must never be used to pry or lever foods or other materials apart, as ceramic blades may snap.

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August's Contributor: Andrea Flint

All About Basil

By: Andrea Flint

[ Posted On: 2006-12-15 ]

Basil is one of the most popular herbs used in cooking today. It is a very versatile herb, and is used in Italian, Thai and Vietnamese cuisines amongst many others.

It has a warm, aromatic but gentle flavor, with a hint of spicey aniseed. It's well known that it goes extremely well with tomatoes, where it can be served raw in salads such as the classic Italian Caprese, or cooked into a rich tomato sauce for pasta or other hot dishes.

Basil is also popular as the prime ingredient of pesto sauce (known as pistou in France), which is made by pounding fresh basil leaves with pine kernals, olive oil, parmesan cheese and garlic to produce the distinctive thick green sauce so often used with spaghetti or as a dipping condiment.

Like most herbs, basil is widely available in both fresh and dried forms. Again like most herbs, the fresh version is generally considered to be superior. If you come across a cheap and bountiful supply of the fresh herb, you can dry it slowly in a very low oven before crumbling it and storing in airtight jars. This method of preserving it costs much in terms of flavour though, and a better option is to puree the leaves and freeze into ice cubes, which can then be dropped from frozen straight into the recipe you're cooking.

Basil can be quite expensive to buy in the fresh form, so if you become a fan of the herb you might like to try growing it yourself - it's much cheaper that way, and you can also ensure that the leaves you're using will be as fresh as can be! It's also one of the easier herbs to grow and so is ideal for beginners.

Basil is a native of warm climates, and so needs to be planted in a sunny and sheltered spot if it is to flourish. If you have a patio or terrace with a south facing wall, then sowing it in a pot there is ideal. It's all the better too if you can grow it close to your kitchen for easy picking whenever you need it!

Left to itself, basil will tend to grow into a tall, thin, ungenerous-looking plant with little in the way of edible leaves. You can encourage a more rewardingly bushy growth by 'pinching out' the plant as it grows, removing the top young leaves to encourage more sideways growth. Harvesting the herb regularly will also encourage more vigorous growth.

Basil is a tender annual, and will die off quickly in cold weather. You may be able to prolong its life by bringing it indoors at the first sign of a cold snap, or you could sow a succession of new plants indoors for a year-round supply.

Although it is mainly a culinary herb, basil does have some minor antiseptic properties, but is not widely used medicinally by herbalists. It is however a member of the wider mint herb family, and in common with its relatives it's said to be a good digestive aid.

There are many varieties of basil available, but the most popular are the Genovese type which gives the typical authentic italian flavour and aroma, and the purple-leaved 'holy' basil which is used more often in Asian cooking.

Whichever variety you choose, and whether you decide to buy it or grow it, basil is a treat for your senses and a great addition to your culinary toolbox.

Article Source: http://www.afroarticles.com/article-dashboard

About The Author: Andrea Flint is a keen cook and food writer, and runs a kitchen accessories site, which features a wide range of cooking products from chopping boards to coffee machines.

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Victorinox Swiss Army Kitchen Shears/Scissors

The Utility Shear features one smooth blade, micro-serrations on the other blade, and a bottle opener integrated into the molded plastic handles. High Carbon Stainless Steel Blade, Black Fibrox Slip Resistant Handle, National Sanitation Foundation Seal

We love our Kitchen Shears. They are used for cutting herbs, cooking threads and twine, taking the wing tips off poultry, clipping fins and tails off fish, cutting strips of dough, and my favorite - cutting pizza. (You can cut half a pizza in wedges and half in squares.)

However, my kitchen shears are used mostly for cutting wax and plastic wrap paper. With little hands reaching in and out of my wrap drawer the serrated cutting edges were just too dangerous. I removed the boxes' serrated edges and use my shears instead. (Note, aluminium foil is kept in a no-kid zone. Do not cut foil with your shears.)

Kitchen Knives Domain does not recommend using a standard pair of shears in the kitchen. Kitchen shears are made specifically for kitchen use. The two sides of the shears can be taken apart for cleaning. This means no debris caught between the blades or at the point of connection.

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