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Should I Throw Away My Garlic Press Because Chefs Hate It?

Should I Throw Away My Garlic Press Because Chefs Hate It?

You’ve seen it in a celebrity chef’s kitchen tour. The gleaming knives, the perfectly organized spice rack, the eight-burner stove. But what you don’t see is a garlic press. In fact, many professional chefs, most famously the late Anthony Bourdain, have openly scorned this common kitchen gadget. It’s enough to make you look at the one in your own drawer with a little bit of shame.

What Are the Basic Knife Skills Every Beginner Should Know

What Are the Basic Knife Skills Every Beginner Should Know

Let’s be honest. For a long time, the sharpest thing in my kitchen was my wit. My big chef’s knife felt more like a medieval weapon than a cooking tool, and my chopped vegetables looked like a collection of distant, non-related cousins. If you’ve ever chased a rogue piece of onion across your cutting board, you’re in the right place.