Knife skills are easily one of the most important parts of learning to cook. Learning to chop and slice properly will not only save you time in the kitchen, but it will also keep all of your fingers intact! That's kind of important.
So you know how to use a knife, but how much do you know about the knives themselves? This information is useful for understanding which portion of the knife/blade is used when chopping, and will also help you to pick the right knife when purchasing one for yourself.
This section explores other tools that are used in the kitchen, as well as explains the differences between various knives. While not much is needed other than the essentials, many of these tools will make your life easier, and save precious time that can be used elsewhere.
A good sauce can save almost all but the worst mistakes in the kitchen. Fortunately, building a good sauce is simple when you understand the foundations.
We've almost mastered the basics! Here we will explore the exciting world of flavour. It may seem intimidating, but learning to understand how to balance all of the flavours on the plate is one of the most enjoyable parts of the experimentation process that is a part of cooking. Let's go down to Flavourtown! (Sorry, I couldn't resist)