A Very Retro Christmas Countdown - Day 18
It's Day 18
👩🍳 Holiday Baking Tip (Straight From Grandma’s Kitchen):
Never scrape your knife against a cutting board to scoop food into a bowl.
It dulls your blade faster than you can say, “Whoops… guess we’re sawing the onions now.”
👉 Pro move? Flip the knife over and use the spine instead. Your knife will thank you. Your onions will cooperate.
🔪 Speaking of knives…
Did you know you’re supposed to hone your knife every time you use it?
And — plot twist — honing is NOT the same as sharpening.
• Sharpening = removing metal to create a new edge
• Honing = straightening the edge you already have
That long, sword-looking thing hiding in your knife block?
Yep. That’s the hone.
(It’s not decorative. Ask me how I know.)
I found a quick little video that shows the right way to hone your knife — no chef hat required, no dramatic wrist flicks needed.
Here's a short little clip I found if you are wondering the right way to go about honing your knife... 🔪
PS --> That's what the long sword looking thing is insider your knife kit. (In case you are like me, and always wondered!)
📄 And if your knife drawer looks like a garage sale…
I also put together a simple PDF that answers the eternal question:
“What knives do I ACTUALLY need in my kitchen?”
Spoiler: it’s way fewer than you think.
Take a peek, then feel free to Marie-Kondo the rest right into the donation pile.
👉 Grab the Knife Cheat Sheet PDF here →
Because nothing says retro Christmas confidence like sharp knives, fewer gadgets, and knowing exactly what you’re doing — even if you’re baking in fuzzy socks and blasting Bing Crosby.
See you tomorrow 🎅✨
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