Not only is Benjamin Christie a world-class chef, but he does a pretty good job of illustrating his recipe blog with photographs. In this post he gives an overview of the equipment and steps he uses to create perfect food shots. You’ll find a number of helpful tips to improve your food photography.
Food Photography and creating edible Food Photos with food styling
[tags]food, photography, food styling, how to, tips and tricks[/tags]I don't do a very good job of keeping my knives sharp. A big part of that is my limited sharpening skills. Here’s an illustrated set of step-by-step instructions for sharpening a knife. I work a couple of blocks from our local Chinatown. I’m going to step out at lunch hour, buy a sharpening stone and give this a go tonight.
over at Slashfood.
With the good weather arriving (in the northern hemisphere), it’s time to start thinking about grilling and barbequing. From steak-related how-tos to great recipes, Slashfood has it all at Welcome to Steak Day!
Liven up your kitchen with these strange gadgets, from an interactive LED table to the Smart Oven, it’s all here. Which ones are your favorites?
- Salter Nutrition Scale
- Smart Oven Cooks for You
- GE’s All-in-One Kitchen Device
- LiteOn’s Smart Label
- Homepub
- The Toasterkettle
- Z.Island Kitchen
- Tetris Cooking Timer
- Interactive LED Dining Table
- Keyboard Tablecloth
I could find a place for one of these in my backyard. Though, for $35K I could reno my kitchen, opening it onto a deck, for a similar effect.
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Kitchen Aid has put together a resource to enhance the experience of the home cook. While Kitchen Aid is trying to sell you their product, it is a soft, understated sell. For example, the page on selecting the right appliances does not mention any brands items, but has the Kitchen Aid web address and 800 number at the bottom of the page.
“Find out what great cooks need to know, as our experts provide key insights into:“
- Kitchen Design
"It's More Than A Kitchen" Design Tool
- Location is Everything
- The Classic Triangle
- Reclaim Your Kitchen Space
- Top 10 Kitchen Renovation Tips
- Kitchen Essentials
- Cooking & Entertaining
You'll find lots of helpful hints and tips at the Kitchens for Cooks Institute.
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Cooking for Engineers has a good article on cutting boards. Michael takes a look at the different factors to consider when choosing a cutting board.