From the Misen Test Kitchen
Pro Tips for Home Cooks

Japanese Water Stones: The Time-Tested Knife Sharpening Tool
If you’re looking for a way to keep your cutlery sharp, this traditional whetstone is one of the best options.

How to Cut a Pomegranate Using Everyday Kitchen Tools
Tackle this tricky but highly nutritious fruit with these easy steps.

Learn How to Cut Asparagus and Get That Crunch
Asparagus is one of the most versatile vegetables, but it needs to be cut right.

How to Choose the Best Large Cutting Board
A large cutting board can have many more uses than just cutting.

Learn How to Cut a Peach and Make Life Sweet
Peaches are delicious enough to eat plain but also play a starring role in many classic recipes.

Learn the Parts of a Knife and Know What to Look for When You Buy
Learning the different parts of a knife can help you make smart choices when buying one.

Which Japanese Kitchen Knives Do You Need?
Japanese knives are often specialized and high quality but also very expensive.

Find the Best Steak Knives to Sharpen Your Dining Experience
Steak knives are a must in any food-loving household.

Learn How to Cut an Avocado Without the Mess and Mush
The best knife to cut an avocado is a chef’s knife with a 7-10-inch blade, which can completely slice through the entire length of the fruit.The...

Santoku vs. Chef's Knife: Comparing the 2 Popular Kitchen Knives
These are two of the most popular kitchen knives, and in a head-to-head competition, they each have different strengths.

Chopped vs. Diced: A Look at 2 Commonly Confused Knife Cuts
Knowing the difference between these two commonly confused knife cuts can make a big difference in your cooking.

How to Julienne: 3 Techniques for Any Type of Ingredient
Sharpen your kitchen skills with one of the thinnest, classiest, and most popular knife cuts used today.
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