Posted by Ken
Americans are obsessed with calories — counting them, burning them and searching for new ways to avoid them. And yet, over the last four decades, we've increased our caloric consumption by nearly thirty percent.
Why has this happened? What accounts for this increase? Are other countries experiencing the same thing?
Posted by Ken
Does organic food really taste better?
At TheCooksDen, we decided to apply the scientific method to that important question. We brought in an unbiased test subject -- one who has superior taste buds, is unaffected by marketing hype, and is unafraid to express her opinions publicly.
Meet Hammy the Hamster. Hammy was kind enough to participate in hours ...
Posted by Ken
The trickiest part of sharpening knives is getting the angle of your knife edge correct. Sharpening experts use waterstones and glide their knives over them freehand, relying on years of experience to get the angle right. For the rest of us, the pull-through sharpener can be a big frustration-saver.
Using one is simple -- just put ...
Posted by Ken
I've had the chance to review several Smith's sharpening products recently and I must say I've been quite pleased with them. These products are not going to be the glamour tools of your kitchen, but they are simple to use, are well-thought out and effective.
This combo diamond sharpening stone is a ...
Posted by Ken
Looking for a quick primer on honing and steeling? Check out our review of Smith's Diamond Sharpening Rod before continuing with this review.
Done? Great, let's talk about this ceramic sharpening rod from Smith's. It features a lot of what we like in a sharpening rod -- the surface is smooth, long ...
Posted by Ken
A thirty-second lesson on knife sharpening before we dive in on this Smith's sharpening rod -- if you've got a decent set of kitchen knives, you'll want to keep them in good shape by frequently using a steel on them, and periodically sharpening them. Steeling realigns your edges after everyday use, while ...
Posted by Ken
TheCooksDen.com is Proud to AnnounceThe Winners of the Culinary Cinema Awards
Coinciding with this year's Academy Awards, TheCooksDen is proud to announce the winners of its All-Time Culinary Cinema Awards. These awards honor great movies that include food as a central component in their theme, ...
Posted by Ken
The Most Disturbing Food Movies - a category in TheCooksDen's Culinary Cinema Awards.
Runners-Up301/302 - What sort of warped mind pits a gourmet chef's skills against an anorexic and then turns the whole thing into a bizarre sex/murder thriller? If you like that sort of thing, and ...
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The Best Documentary Food Movies - a category in TheCooksDen's Culinary Cinema Awards.
Runners-UpAll in This Tea - Do you love tea or do you sometimes wonder what all the fuss is about? The filmmakers of All in this Tea clearly fall into the former category. You'll be amazed at the multi-cultural devotion to this hot beverage, ...
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The Best Food Movies - a category in TheCooksDen's Culinary Cinema Awards.
Runners-UpBig Night - Movies that gradually build toward a final, over-the-top feast are not uncommon. But this one so perfectly contrasts its grand meal with the simplicity of a single fried egg. That alone will leave you grabbing for your apron and a ...
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