Recommended Book on Knife Skills

[legacypc46]

I bought a book recently that I'm really comfortable recommending for those who get into their food prep (okay, that be me:blushing: ). It's called Knife Skills Illustrated, A User's Manual by Peter Hertzmann. It retails for $30 , but I think I got a good deal thru Amazon.

Anyway, it is 200 pages of drawings depicting how to trim, cut, slice, dice, julien, etc just about everything under the sun. He also discusses how to hold knives and gives a lot of overall good info.

The most useful knives he recommends: a Chef's Knife and a Petite Paring Knife, followed by a Serrated Utility Knife (aka Bread Knife) and a Slicer (aka Carving Knife).

He does have 'opinions', but he has been a cook and knife afficianado for years. He isn't pompous about it...the writing reads like he actually wants to be helpful.

I think this is one of those books that will stay in my kitchen (versus on a bookshelf in the next room).

leggy

 

[lizcooks4u]

Thanks for sharing!

I bought a book recently that I'm really comfortable recommending for those who get into their food prep (okay, that be me:blushing: ). It's called Knife Skills Illustrated, A User's Manual by Peter Hertzmann. It retails for $30 , but I think I got a good deal thru Amazon.

Anyway, it is 200 pages of drawings depicting how to trim, cut, slice, dice, julien, etc just about everything under the sun. He also discusses how to hold knives and gives a lot of overall good info.

The most useful knives he recommends: a Chef's Knife and a Petite Paring Knife, followed by a Serrated Utility Knife (aka Bread Knife) and a Slicer (aka Carving Knife).

He does have 'opinions', but he has been a cook and knife afficianado for years. He isn't pompous about it...the writing reads like he actually wants to be helpful.

I think this is one of those books that will stay in my kitchen (versus on a bookshelf in the next room).



leggy

Thanks for sharing
Liz

 

[PC_CPR]

Thanks! I've been thinking about getting a book like that (since I can't find a short course locally).

 

[jenniferp417]

It's less than $20 on Amazon. I wish my library had it. I think I'll go to a bookstore and look for it so I can see it first... but it sounds GREAT.

 

[Staci]

,I couldn't agree more about the importance of proper knife skills in the kitchen! It's amazing how much time and effort can be saved by knowing how to properly trim, cut, and slice ingredients. I have heard great things about Knife Skills Illustrated and have been meaning to add it to my collection. I'm glad to hear that it's been a valuable resource for you and I will definitely be checking it out now. It's always helpful to have a guide that not only explains the techniques, but also provides illustrations. Thanks for the recommendation! Happy cooking!