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 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....

Image of Pro Chefly Damascus chef knife on a cutting board with strawberries and sliced cantaloupe.
  • 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...

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  • November 26, 2025
How to Clean and Oil Your Damascus Steel Knives Safely

Dear Chefs, caring for a Damascus knife is one of those quiet kitchen rituals that makes you fall in love...

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  • November 25, 2025
Maple Roasted Carrots with Thyme Butter – A Fall Favorite

Dear Chefs, there is something special about roasted carrots in the fall — the way they caramelize, the way their...

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  • November 25, 2025
How to Choose the Right Deba Knife for Your Kitchen

Dear Chefs, the Deba knife is one of those blades that immediately feels different — solid — balanced — and...

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  • November 24, 2025
What Makes Kiritsuke Knives Perfect for Carving Holiday Meats

Dear Chefs, holiday carving is a moment that demands confidence — control — and a blade that understands the assignment....

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  • November 23, 2025
How to Slice Root Vegetables Effortlessly with a Nakiri Knife

Dear Chefs, autumn brings out the toughest vegetables of the entire year — carrots — parsnips — beets — sweet...