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Knife Safety In The Kitchen

Most people do not know the proper way to handle a knife, whether it be in the kitchen or some other everyday use.

I have worked in a kitchen as a chef for 25 years now and it never ceases to amaze me how carelessly people handle a knife; one of the most used and dangerous tools in the kitchen. A knife is not a toy and it should not be used as one. Always respect a knife. It is also not a can, bottle or jar opener. It is also not a screwdriver, as this can cause damage to the tip of the blade and possibly slip and injure the user.

Always hold a knife in your dominant hand. If you are right-handed, hold the knife in your right hand. Likewise, if you are left-handed you would hold the knife in your left hand. You should always have the angle of the blade away from you. Never slice anything in the direction of your body, as you have a better chance of cutting yourself.

Never cut anything while holding it in your hand. Always use a cutting board with a damp cloth underneath it whenever you are slicing, chopping, or dicing. This will stop the board from slipping or moving on the counter top.

Also remember to keep your knives sharp at all times, as a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp knife. A dull knife will jump or slip off the item your are cutting and possibly cause serious injury to the user. That is why it is a important to own a honing stone or a knife sharpener.

Most people do not know the proper way to pass a knife to someone else. Some people will hold the knife by the blade while others will hold it by the handle. Each of these methods is incorrect. What if someone was to bump into the person receiving or passing the knife, this is an accident waiting to happen. The only proper way to pass a knife to someone else, is to lie it flat on a table with the edge of the blade facing away from the other person so they can pick it up themselves.

When walking through the kitchen, you never carry a knife loosely in front of you. The only way to carry a knife in the kitchen if you must, is by the handle, at the side of your leg with the sharp edge facing the back.

You should always hand wash your knives yourself after each use. Never put a knife in the dishwasher or sink with sudsy water as someone may reach in and cut themselves not knowing a knife was there.

Make sure you always use the proper knife for whatever job you are doing. Paring knives for coring or cleaning products, a chef knife for chopping or dicing and a slicing knife for slicing. Serrated knives are only to be used for slicing bread or sandwiches.

Always store your knives properly when not in use. A knife block or magnetic rack is best. If you must store your knives in a drawer, be sure to keep them in a separate compartment away from other utensils.

On a final note, if you ever drop a knife, do not try and catch it. I cannot tell you how many accidents I have seen as a result of this. Let it fall and come to a complete rest before you pick it up. Always stay focused on your task without any distractions when using a knife.

About the Author

I have been a chef for 25 years and have seen more than my share of accidents in the kitchen. This is why I would like to share some of my experiences with you and maybe prevent an accident happening to you.
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Fishmonger’s Apprentice: The Expert’s Guide to Selecting, Preparing, and Cooking a World of Seafood, Taught by the Masters $24.99 An ocean of fish and seafood preparation techniques at your fingertips!In The Fishmonger’s Apprentice, you get insider access to real life fishermen, wholesale markets, fish buyers, chefs, and other sources—far away from the supermarket, and everywhere the fish go well before they make it to the table. This book is a handbook for enjoying fish and seafood—from fishing line to filleting knife and beyond—and gives you instructional content like no other book has before.Inside, you’ll find:- Hundreds of full-color, detailed step-by-step photographs teach you filleting, skinning, boning, harvesting roe, shucking oysters, and more- Extensive interviews with seafood experts as they share their old-world, classic skills- Tips on eating and buying more sustainably, using the whole fish, head to tail, and making the most of your local fishmonger—good for foodies and chefs alike- A bonus DVD featuring 12 video tutorials of preparing fish, plus 32 downloadable recipes from master chefsWhether you’re a casual cook or devoted epicure, you’ll learn new ways to buy, prepare, serve, and savor all types of seafood with The Fishmonger’s Apprentice!

Fishmonger’s Apprentice: The Expert’s Guide to Selecting, Preparing, and Cooking a World of Seafood, Taught by the Masters $24.99 An ocean of fish and seafood preparation techniques at your fingertips!In The Fishmonger’s Apprentice, you get insider access to real life fishermen, wholesale markets, fish buyers, chefs, and other sources—far away from the supermarket, and everywhere the fish go well before they make it to the table. This book is a handbook for enjoying fish and seafood—from fishing line to filleting knife and beyond—and gives you instructional content like no other book has before.Inside, you’ll find:- Hundreds of full-color, detailed step-by-step photographs teach you filleting, skinning, boning, harvesting roe, shucking oysters, and more- Extensive interviews with seafood experts as they share their old-world, classic skills- Tips on eating and buying more sustainably, using the whole fish, head to tail, and making the most of your local fishmonger—good for foodies and chefs alike- A bonus DVD featuring 12 video tutorials of preparing fish, plus 32 downloadable recipes from master chefsWhether you’re a casual cook or devoted epicure, you’ll learn new ways to buy, prepare, serve, and savor all types of seafood with The Fishmonger’s Apprentice!

GB-763 155mm Mini Pocket Manual-Release Folding Knife with 813 Stainless Steel Blade (Black) $10.99 This GB-763 155mm mini pocket manual-release folding knife has a 813 stainless steel blade and is a good gift for collectors. The knife is also suitable for outdoor activities, like hiking, fishing, picnic and so on.

Missionary Cay $9.99 When Sheila Woods hops on a plane from Toronto to the Bahamas, little does she know how her life will change over the next nine months. She’s rented a house on Missionary Cay, a small, quaint fishing village; but one night, she discovers her friend’s body, a knife embedded in her abdomen. To Sheila, it seems obvious that her friend has been murdered. Over the next months, she conducts her own investigation, which angers the local tight-knit community. Their carefully guarded secrets impede Shelia’s attempts to find out who killed her friend. Who committed the murder? Why is the community trying to keep the event quiet? Something fishy is going on in this quiet, fishing village and Shelia is determined to find out exactly what it is.About the Author: Donna McDougall grew up in Perth, Ontario, Canada, and now resides in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, where she is retired and working on her next book. Publisher’s website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/MissionaryCay.html

Paint Charming Seaside Scenes With Acrylics $6.9 Paint 16 scenes that conjure the romance of the seaSeagulls cawing, the meeting of sky and sea, the hypnotic ebb and flow of waves breaking on the shore … it’s no wonder artists are drawn to the magic of the sea. Jacqueline Penney has lived near the water and been inspired by its many moods for over 30 years. In this book, she shares her favorite techniques and expert tricks for capturing the atmosphere and romance of the ocean in acrylics.16 gorgeous painting projects – from beautiful sunrises and a romantic walk along the beach, to scenes featuring lobster boats and lighthousesStep-by-step instruction for painting a wide range of seascape elements including waves, skies, sand dunes, reflections, driftwood, grasses, rocks, sailboats, fishing shacks and moreTechniques for painting pebbly beaches, ocean spray, weather-worn rocks and other realistic texturesCreative variations to explore, including two-piece artworks, painting with a palette knife and moonlit scenesComplete with a gallery of finished paintings that deliver waves of inspiration to water-loving artists of every skill level.

Settlements in Japan: Cities in Japan, Dissolved Municipalities of Japan, Fishing Communities in Japan, Towns in Japan, Villages in Japan $22.63 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: There are a number of different types of Japanese kitchen knives. The most commonly used types in the Japanese kitchen are the deba bocho (kitchen cleaver), the santoku hocho (all-purpose utility knife), the nakiri bocho and usuba hocho (Japanese vegetable knives), and the tako hiki and yanagi ba (sashimi slicers). There are two classes of traditional Japanese knife forging methods: honyaki and kasumi. The class is based on the method and material used in forging the knife. Honyaki are true-forged knives, made entirely of one material: high-carbon steel. Kasumi are made from two materials, like samurai swords: high-carbon steel and soft iron forged together (known as san mai blades), with the steel forming the blade’s edge and the iron forming the blade’s body and spine. Honyaki and kasumi knives can be forged out of either ao-ko or shiro-ko steel. Based on their kirenaga (duration of sharpness) and hardness, however they are more difficult to use and maintain. Additionally, there are high-grade quality kasumi knives called hongasumi and layered-steel kasumi called Damascus that have longer kirenaga. Originally, all Japanese kitchen knives were made from the same carbon steel as katana. More expensive san mai knives have a similar quality, containing an inner core of hard and brittle carbon steel, with a thick layer of soft and more ductile steel sandwiched around the core so that the hard steel is exposed only at the cutting edge. Nowadays stainless steel is often used for Japanese kitchen knives, and san mai laminated blade construction is used in more expensive blades to add corrosion resistance while maintaining strength and durability. Much high-quality Japanese cutlery originates from Sakai, the capital of samurai sword manufacturing si… More:

Shrimp to Eat and Shrimp to Heal: The Future of Shrimp Fishing and Farming $1.99 This Element is an excerpt from Shrimp: The Endless Quest for Pink Gold (ISBN: 9780137009725) by Jack and Anne Rudloe. Available in print and digital formats.The future of the shrimp industry: bringing wealth, peace, beauty, and a healthier environment.The future of shrimp farming and wild harvest both dance on a knife’s edge that could go either way. A new vision is emerging—not just for the big money, but for poor people as well. Consider the Seawater Farm that briefly existed in the war-torn African country of Eritrea….

Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See $14.93 Southwest Virginia Crossroads explores a 17 county region adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway and explains how more than 750 places took their names, including Haysi, Frog Level, Whitetop, Goose Pimple Junction, Butcher Knife, Burke’s Garden, Lebanon and Fancy Gap. Featuring 39 maps and 138 original photographs, this illustrated history and guide also points the way to rivers, lakes, museums, roadside oddities, historic sites, fishing spots and 50 waterfalls from Blacksburg to Abingdon, Bristol, and Big Stone Gap.

T16 167mm Mini Pocket Manual-Release Folding Knife with 813 Stainless Steel Blade (Black) $10.99 This black T16 167mm mini pocket manual-release folding knife with 813 stainless steel blade is not only a good gift for collectors but also suitable for outdoor activities, like hiking, fishing, picnic and so on.

The Journeyers $12.95 The Journeyers is an adventure and coming of age novel, set in one of the more exciting times in U.S. history.Andy Clay is a fifteen year old boy growing up on a farm in northern Alabama in the fall of 1847. He lives with his father, mother and two brothers. On his way home from an afternoon of fishing, Andy comes across Ben Reckefus whipping his slave. Ben is Andy’s age and when Andy intervenes, a knife fight ensues and Andy kills Ben in self defense. When it is learned that Ben’s father intends to have Andy killed after he is arrested, Andy’s father, Thomas, decides that Andy’s only chance is to flee to Memphis where a relative lives. During Andy’s flight, he is tracked down and captured by Ephraim Walker, who has instructions to return Andy dead. Just before Ephraim pulls the trigger, he is shot and killed by Cloris Samson, a young girl who is a runaway from an abusive family. Throughout the story, there is an underlying tension in Andy to be reunited with his family and his excitement in the independence and adventure that are a result of his forced exile.

The Late Henry Moss, Eyes for Consuela, When the World Was Green: Three Plays $4.98 These three plays by Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard are bold, explosive, and ultimately redemptive dramas propelled by family secrets and illuminated by a searching intelligence.In The Late Henry Moss–which premiered in San Francisco, starring Sean Penn and Nick Nolte–two estranged brothers confront the past as they piece together the drunken fishing expedition that preceded their father’s death. In Eyes for Consuela, based on Octavio Paz’s classic story “The Blue Bouquet,” a vacationing American encounters a knife-toting Mexican bandit on a gruesome quest. And in When the World Was Green, cowritten with Joseph Chaikin, a journalist in search of her father interviews an old man who resolved a generations-old vendetta by murdering the wrong man. Together, these plays form a powerful trio from an enduring force in American theater.Author Biography: Sam Shepard’s new collection of stories, Great Dream of Heaven (0-375-40505-4), will be published by Knopf in October 2002. Shepard lives in Minnesota.

The Late Henry Moss, Eyes for Consuela, When the World Was Green: Three Plays $13.99 These three plays by Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard are bold, explosive, and ultimately redemptive dramas propelled by family secrets and illuminated by a searching intelligence.In The Late Henry Moss–which premiered in San Francisco, starring Sean Penn and Nick Nolte–two estranged brothers confront the past as they piece together the drunken fishing expedition that preceded their father’s death. In Eyes for Consuela, based on Octavio Paz’s classic story “The Blue Bouquet,” a vacationing American encounters a knife-toting Mexican bandit on a gruesome quest. And in When the World Was Green, cowritten with Joseph Chaikin, a journalist in search of her father interviews an old man who resolved a generations-old vendetta by murdering the wrong man. Together, these plays form a powerful trio from an enduring force in American theater.Author Biography: Sam Shepard’s new collection of stories, Great Dream of Heaven (0-375-40505-4), will be published by Knopf in October 2002. Shepard lives in Minnesota.

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Walk On Water $19.95 The Barnes & Noble ReviewMay 1998 In spare language that cuts through to the truth, Lorian Hemingway tells of two lives, both her own. Walk on Water is the memoir of a woman who could find solace solely in alcohol and fishing, and in this brave look back on her darkest days, she reveals the battle she fought, which shadowed that of her famous grandfather, and describes how she almost lost the same war he did. Through her honest view of humanity she is able to focus with grace and humor on the pivotal moments of a life fraught with bitter heartache and stilled by a keen eye that could find magic in nature. Ironically, it was on a trip to the Big Two-Hearted River, which had been made famous by her grandfather Ernest, that Lorian realized she had given her life over to her addiction. It was at this moment that she admitted to herself that she “would murder to drink, kill to quiet the panic, put a knife to the throat of anyone who kept me from it, and thrust.” It was not until much later, after her 14 days of detox (the average time is three days), that her doctor told her that when she first came in he thought she had two weeks to live. Fishing was the one constant in Lorian’s life that helped her survive a painful and difficult childhood. It allowed her to feel connected to something and gave her a sense of purpose and an excuse to get out of her house. Lorian’s father, Ernest Hemingway’s biological son, left Lorian’s mother when she was six. Lorian was then raised by her mother and an incredibly abusive stepfather. She watched horrific scenes of physical abuse, all thewhiledreaming of an idealized biological father, whom she later found to be a troubled man who had fits of depression that caused him to lock himself in his room for weeks. Befriended by a woman known as Catfish, Lorian learned the art of catfishing and a modified fly-casting technique long before