Edge in the Kitchen, An

Contains illustrated instruction alongwith history, anthropology, humour and kitchen science. This book includes information from a guide to choosing kitchen knives to practical tutorials on knife skills and a section on sharpening. It also contains quotes and anecdotes from celebrity chefs such as Tony Bourdain.

Reviews

"You'll be hard pressed to find as succinct and complete a collection of wisdom on the topic as this masterful volume from cook and writer Ward. He covers nearly everything...giving cooks all the information they need...This book [is] as indispensable as the tools themselves." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Chad Ward...has written a handsome volume on knives and everything you might want to know about them, and about using them...It's not only filled with good info put together with a good design, the writing is lively as well." -- Michael Ruhlman, author of The Making of a Chef, The Soul of a Chef, and The Elements of Cooking "A definitive guide for buying knives...[An Edge in the Kitchen] covers everything you need to know and more." -- Lynne Rossetto Kasper, cookbook author and host of The Splendid Table "This year has already seen the publishing of several good knife books. Add [An Edge in the Kitchen] to the list...Ward...has crafted a book that is instructional and deep...as well as highly readable." -- Tampa Tribune Chad Ward offers all you need to know...A lot of knife wisdom served with a splash of wit and a sprinkle of trivia make this a book you'll want to read from cover to cover as well as to prop up by your knife block. -- Sara Moulton, host of Sara's Secrets