Tools of the Trade

There are so many great tools available for people who enjoy cooking.

For Christmas this year I received some great everyday tools

that I want to share with you.

First, there is my new chopping block!

They say every good cook needs a chopping block.

There is no better surface for chopping than wood.
If you get a new chopping block you should check out this link

on how to care for it so that it will last a lifetime.

Second, I received some really good knives - Wustof knives.

The following is what makes the Wustof knife so great!

Blade: Precision-forged of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel, skillfully honed by hand, laser-tested, long-lasting razor-sharp edge, easy to resharpen; computer-controlled grinding and polishing yields precise tapering from bolster to tip and back to edge.

Handle: Black completely hygienic, virtually indestructible Hostaform-C plastic,

buffed and polished by hand and secured to tang with distinctive silver-nickel rivets.

Signature bolster/finger guard accounts for the heft, the solid,

balanced feel that makes it a prime choice of many professional chefs.

Blade tang is fully visible throughout the length of the handle, triple-riveted for strength and durability. Dishwasher-safe; hand-washing is recommended

The other great gift I received was an Herb Savor.

It is very easy to use .

The idea behind this Herb Savor is that you place your

herbs in a storage device that allows the herb stems to sit

in water so that your herbs last longer.

So I am trying it out to see

how many weeks my fresh herbs will last

once placed in the Herb Savor.

What are your favorite kitchen tools?