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Oil, Salt, Pepper, Roast…in That Order! | Tuesday’s Tip of the Day!

Ever wonder in which order you should season your proteins or veggies? Well, you’re not the only one! We all know seasoning your food is one of the most important steps, but in which order to season, can also make quite a difference. By first adding oil, tossing or coating with your hands or a silicon pastry brush, then seasoning, the salt and pepper will better stick to the item. Easy as that, right?

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Tiffany Lewis

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Easy Meal Prep by Doubling your Next Batch of Grains or Rice | Tuesday’s Tip of the Day!

Making quinoa, rice, bulgur, barley, or farro for supper tonight? Consider doubling your recipe, grabbing a larger pot and saving half for tomorrow’s porridge, lunch or dinner later in the week. A simple step, like doubling a recipe when those dishes need to be done anyway, can save you time and energy throughout the week helping to put dinner on the table that much faster! If you are like me and enjoy maximizing your time and energy with simple hassle-free cooking, give this a go and let me know what you think!

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P.S. Make sure you check out my YouTube channel, The Table Together with Tiffany Lewis, for dozens of videos solely dedicated to bringing all of these fantastic tips and recipes to life!

Cheers to starting a new tradition around The Table Together!

Sincerely,

 

Tiffany Lewis

Founder and true believer in the power of bringing people around The Table Together!

Knowing When to Sharpen your Knives | Tuesday's Tip of the Day!

Photo: The Grover's Photography

Photo: The Grover's Photography

They always say, a dull knife is an unsafe knife. I couldn’t agree more! Countless injuries occur from a dull knife slipping off a product and making contact with your fingers laying adjacent. The worst part, is that this is totally preventable. Sharpen your knives, knowing when and how often to sharpen them, and your fingertips can stay bandage free!

How often should I sharpen my knife?

The general rule of thumb when it comes to sharpening your knives is based on how many times a week you use them. If you use your knife 3 times a week, then generally speaking, they should be sharpened 3 times a year! This goes for each knife that is used. Your chef knife, your workhorse, will most likely be the most used knife in your kitchen and therefore should be sharpened the most.

How do I know when to sharpen my knife?

I like to sharpen my knife right before I know that I will be using it a lot. For example, if I were sharpening my knife 3 times a year, this schedule might make the most sense: right before Easter, summer and Thanksgiving. Another way to tell is by holding a piece of paper in your hand in the air. The knife should slice right through the paper from the top down with ease and graze.

Where to sharpen your knives!

You can buy hand held sharpeners at your local cooking store, like Sur La Table, but I always recommend taking them into a knife-smith or cooking store and having them do it for you. If you don’t know what you are doing, or using a German knife sharpener for a Japanese style knife, for example, you can easily damage your knife. Most cooking stores charge $5 per knife and offer specials around the holidays. This is worth checking out.

For other terrific tips and hundreds of recipes, visit my website (thetabletogether.com). While there, consider “subscribing” and I will send a new tip or blog post directly to your inbox every Tuesday and Wednesday morning!

P.S. Make sure you check out my YouTube channel, The Table Together with Tiffany Lewis, for dozens of videos solely dedicated to bringing all of these fantastic tips and recipes to life!

Cheers to starting a new tradition around The Table Together!

Sincerely,

 

Tiffany Lewis

Founder and true believer in the power of bringing people around The Table Together!