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.

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  • December 11, 2025
How Hammered Chef Knives Boost Cutting Stability

Dear Chefs, let me tell you something I learned the hard way in a busy kitchen. When a knife sticks...

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  • December 10, 2025
Festive Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Dear Chefs, there’s something magical about short ribs in the winter — rich, warming, deeply aromatic, and filled with the...

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  • December 10, 2025
How Gyuto Knives Balance Power and Accuracy

Dear Chefs, the Gyuto is one of those rare blades that feels powerful the moment you pick it up, yet...

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  • December 09, 2025
Why Nakiri Knives Shine in Winter Vegetable Prep

Dear Chefs, winter vegetables can be stubborn — dense squash, tough sweet potatoes, thick carrots, earthy beets — the kind...

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  • December 08, 2025
How Paring Knives Enhance Fine Garnish Work

Dear Chefs, when it comes to bringing a dish to life — really giving it that final flourish that makes...

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  • December 07, 2025
Which Santoku Knife Fits Everyday Cooking

Dear Chefs, choosing the right Santoku knife can feel a little like choosing the right wine — they may all...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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....