Showing off Knives ... and Stoneware

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses ideas for showcasing knives and stoneware during a cooking show, with participants sharing their experiences and suggestions for recipes and knife usage.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions planning to showcase forged cutlery and stoneware during a show, considering a braid and apple crisp as potential dishes.
  • Another participant suggests using a Santoku knife for preparing apples and discusses the use of a paring knife for peeling.
  • One user notes that the choice of knives may depend on what is available to the presenter.
  • A participant shares their experience of making apple crisp using an apple wedger and a forged paring knife for finishing touches.
  • Another participant expresses having limited knife options and considers alternative dishes that would highlight the knives.
  • One user recommends Chicken Fajitas in the DCB as a recipe that showcases both the knives and the stoneware effectively.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best recipes and knife combinations to showcase, with no clear consensus on a single approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and preferences regarding knife usage and recipe selection for cooking shows, reflecting a variety of available tools and techniques.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas on how to effectively demonstrate knives and stoneware during cooking shows may find the shared experiences helpful.

Intrepid_Chef
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I have a show on Nov. 2 as part of a switch with a jewelry consultant. The host loves knives, so I was thinking of doing something that showed off both my pieces of forged cutlery.

Also wanted to show off the stoneware too.

I was thinking of a braid and Mom's Apple Crisp in the DCB, but I am not sure that would show off enough knives.

Ideas?
 
How do you handle preparing the apples? If you use the Santoku knife for cutting the apple, that could be nice. A paring knife to cut off the skins, only if you feel comfortable, so you don't cut yourself. Unless you prefer using the APCS or something else. Bread knife for cutting the braid?
 
I guess that depends on which knives you have...
 
I make the apple crisp a lot & I use the apple wedger & then for the little part that didn't cut good on the wedge I use the forged paring knife.
 
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I don't have a paring knife (except for the quickcut kind) and I have an APCS.I would cut the slices in half, though.I only have the santoku and utility knife ... I'm thinking more of a braid or other dish that would show the knives off. Would chicken broccoli or turkey cranberry work, or something else?
 
the Chicken Fajitas in the DCB shows off the knives and the stone. Love this recipe!
 

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