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Choosing your first chef's knife and keeping it sharp
One good chef's knife does most of the work in a kitchen. Here is how to choose a first one and the simple routine that keeps it sharp.
October 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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One good chef's knife does most of the work in a kitchen. Here is how to choose a first one and the simple routine that keeps it sharp.
October 23, 2026 · 4 min read

Pour-over makes a clean, bright cup with very little gear. Get the grind, the ratio, and the pour right and the rest takes care of itself.
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