Chef's Notes

Shhh… you found my notes. I’m Chef Tyler, since you’re here, you might as well stay. This is where I scribble down the sharpest stories, unwrap the juiciest kitchen secrets, and share a few truths most brands won’t tell you. Pull up a chair—let’s talk knives, food, and everything in between.

Image of Pro Chefly blistered shishito peppers with charred edges and fresh lemon wedges.
  • August 18, 2026
Blistered Shishito Peppers: The Five-Minute Snack With a Spicy Surprise

Dear Chefs, shishito peppers are the closest thing we have to a party trick that also happens to be the...

Image of Pro Chefly Japanese Damascus knife set with chef’s knife, utility knife, and petty knife on a wooden cutting board.
  • August 17, 2026
6-Inch vs 8-Inch vs 10-Inch: How to Choose Your Chef Knife Size

Dear Chefs, the question we field more than almost any other has nothing to do with steel or sharpening and...

Image of Pro Chefly Lemon-basil zucchini ribbon pasta with parmesan and fresh basil
  • August 14, 2026
Lemon-Basil Zucchini Ribbon Pasta for When the Garden Won't Quit

Dear Chefs, if your garden is anything like ours in late summer, the zucchini has stopped being a vegetable and...

Image of Pro Chefly glazed pork chops with blackberries and fresh thyme in a cast-iron skillet.
  • August 13, 2026
Blackberry-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops to Send Summer Off Right

Dear Chefs, there is a bittersweet magic to the last real cookout of the season, and blackberry-glazed grilled pork chops...

Image of Pro Chefly Damascus steel kitchen knives displayed with fresh watermelon slices and mint on a cutting board.
  • August 12, 2026
The Only Knives You Actually Need: Building Your First Japanese Knife Set

Dear Chefs, walk into any kitchen store and you will be told, in no uncertain terms, that you need a...

Image of Pro Chefly chilled sesame soba noodles with cucumber, scallions, and toasted sesame seeds in a steel pan
  • August 11, 2026
Cold Sesame Soba Noodles When Dinner Needs to Stay Cool

Dear Chefs, some nights the last thing your kitchen needs is another pot of steam and a hot stove begging...

Image of Pro Chefly chef slicing a tamagoyaki sushi roll wrapped in nori on a wooden cutting board.
  • August 10, 2026
Bunka vs Santoku: Choosing Your Everyday Japanese Blade

Dear Chefs, the choice between a bunka and a santoku is one of those friendly kitchen debates that sounds trivial...

Image of Pro Chefly traditional gazpacho topped with diced cucumber, tomato, onion, and olive oil in a rustic bowl.
  • August 08, 2026
Gazpacho for the Days It's Too Hot to Turn On the Stove

Dear Chefs, there are August afternoons when the thought of standing over a hot burner feels like a personal insult,...

Image of Pro Chefly spicy grilled corn ribs with chili seasoning, fresh parsley, lime wedges, and creamy dipping sauce.
  • August 07, 2026
Mexican Street Corn Ribs for Messy, Napkin-Grabbing Cookouts

Dear Chefs, corn ribs are the messy, hands-on, napkin-destroying cookout dish you did not know you needed, and this elote-inspired...

Image of Pro Chefly Damascus bunka knife with a walnut handle on a wooden cutting board beside fresh mini peppers and green chilies.
  • August 06, 2026
What Is a Bunka Knife and When to Reach for One

Dear Chefs, the bunka knife is one of the best-kept secrets in the Japanese knife world, and once you understand...

Image of Pro Chefly grilled peach and burrata salad with arugula, pistachios, balsamic glaze, and fresh peaches.
  • August 05, 2026
The Grilled Peach & Burrata Salad That Turns Salad Skeptics Into Believers

Dear Chefs, if you have ever met someone who swears they do not like salad, this grilled peach and burrata...

Image of Pro Chefly bread knife slicing a fresh artisan loaf on a wooden cutting board.
  • August 04, 2026
What Is a Bread Knife Used For? A Chef's Guide to the Serrated Blade

Dear Chefs, the bread knife might be the most underestimated blade in your block, and if you only ever reach...