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 Hands chopping fresh herbs with a sharp Japanese knife on a wooden board.
  • December 06, 2025
What Makes Hammered Chef Knives Cut More Cleanly

Dear Chefs, if you’ve ever noticed how some knives glide through ingredients while others drag, stick, or feel just a...

Image of Pro Chefly braised oxtails served in a rich, slow-simmered sauce with carrots, beans, and fresh herbs.
  • December 05, 2025
Holiday Jamaican Jerk Braised Oxtails

Dear Chefs, the holidays deserve a dish that feels slow, soulful, and unforgettable — and few things capture that spirit...

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  • December 05, 2025
Why Gyuto Knives Deliver Elite Kitchen Control

Dear Chefs, when you pick up a Gyuto knife, there’s this unmistakable feeling — a sense of balance, sharpness, and...

Image of Hand slicing zucchini into thin rounds on a wooden cutting board with a Japanese knife.
  • December 04, 2025
How a Nakiri Knife Creates Uniform Vegetable Cuts

Dear Chefs, if you’ve ever chased the dream of perfectly even vegetable cuts — the kind that cook evenly, look...

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  • December 03, 2025
Why Paring Knives Matter for Precision Tasks

Dear Chefs, if there’s one knife in the drawer that quietly carries the weight of careful, delicate prep work, it’s...

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  • December 02, 2025
How a Santoku Knife Handles Daily Prep Work

Dear Chefs, if there’s one knife that quietly carries more of the daily workload than people realize, it’s the Santoku....

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  • December 01, 2025
Why Hammered Chef Knives Improve Food Release

Dear Chefs, you ever slice into a zucchini or an onion and feel it suction itself to your blade like...

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  • November 30, 2025
Caramel Apple Bread Pudding – A Sweet November Finish

Dear Chefs, there is something unmistakably comforting about bread pudding in November — the way the custard soaks into the...

Image of Baked mackerel fillets with rosemary and potatoes in a cast-iron pan with lemon and garlic on a wooden board.
  • November 30, 2025
How the Deba Knife Masters Whole Fish Prep for Winter Meals

Dear Chefs, winter meals have a way of calling us back into the heart of the kitchen — slower cuts,...

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  • November 29, 2025
How to Balance Precision and Power with a Kiritsuke Knife

Dear Chefs, the Kiritsuke is one of those knives that demands both respect and curiosity. It is long — elegant...

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  • November 28, 2025
Why Nakiri Knives Create the Most Even Vegetable Cuts

Dear Chefs, if there is one knife that understands vegetables on a deeper level than the rest, it is the...

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  • November 27, 2025
What to Look for in a Professional-Grade Chef Knife

Dear Chefs, a professional-grade chef knife is the closest thing to a culinary soulmate. It is the blade you reach...