"So You Think You Can Cook?!" Hometown Hero

Here's a great story about the texan hometown hero Ben Starr competing against other chefs on Rachael Ray's cooking show "So You Think You Can Cook?!". One question that comes to mind is how does this show differ from that other televised culinary face-off, Top Chef? Well, on Rachael Ray's show the contestants are required to be amateurs, as was Ms. Ray when she got her break. Hmmm, I wonder if they will be using Rachel Ray Knives? What do you think?

What is a mezzaluna?

Does any use a mezzaluna knife? A lot of people don't know how to use mezzaluna? Please someone tell me how to use this knife! I tried to find more info about this kind of knife, but didn't find anything.

Plastic Knives hurt too :(

Check out this post i read by http://sickgrl13.livejournal.com/1343.html . Plastic knives are dangerous too, please be careful!

Knife Skills

Check out this article in the Denver post about knife skills. It talks about the different check out some new knife tricks and skills. I found this other article about sharpening knives. Also, check out this video i found related to knife sharpeners

How Good is the Furi Gusto-Grip?

What is with these bright orange knife grips? I asked myself this question during my review of the latest Rachael Ray knives. I looked at a few sources and heres what I found out about the legendary Furi Gusto-Grip Knives.

According to www.KitchenKnifePro.com , "The Gusto-Grip line was created specifically to meet Rachael Ray’s recommendations. Rachael wanted a ‘grippier’ handle in her favorite color – ‘orange’. The distinctive orange handled knife is made with a durable synthetic rubber handle that immediately feels comfortable and secure in the hand."

Whats amazing is that they make all sorts of knives with these Gusto-Grips. For example, here is the Rachael Ray 10 piece knife set with large and small knives, all using the Gusto-Grip!

The Knife King Reviews Furi Knife Sharpeners

Furi has released two knife sharpeners that provide basic and advance sharpening properties. The first is the Tech Edge Rachael Ray professional sharpener set. This sharpener system has 3 different components to get those knives extra sharp. As I mentioned in my previous post, a sharp knife is critical to losing weight!

The second knife sharpener is the Rachael Ray OZITECH Diamond Fingers Knife Sharpener. This less expensive system is a perfect gift for any cook. Furi did a great job making this system easy to use and compact

Sharp Knives help you lose weight?

I don't know about you, but its about time I get into shape. I have been eating out way too much lately. So, starting next week, I'm on a serious diet. To get myself mentally prepared, I was reading a magazine to get motivated, and it said that buying a sharp knife is a great way to get back to eating healthy. I guess that makes sense; you will enjoy cutting up all those fruits and veggies. I mean, French fries don't need much cutting...do they?

Anyway, I heard that Rachael Ray knives are some of the sharpest out there. But the question is, which Rachael Ray Furi Knife do I buy? Should I buy the 5" East West Knife, the 7" East West Knife, or the Rachael Ray Knife Set in a bamboo box that includes both? I guess the other option is to get the Share our Strength 3 piece knife set, proceeds go to a good cause.

Oh, so many options out there. I wonder if I buy a knife block set that I'll lose more weight.

Ok, maybe that's wishful thinking. All I know is that no matter which knife set I go with, I'll be buying it at Kitchen Knife Pro.