Mastering the Knife at Viking

First things first, Chef Dale explained the importance of a good knife. Notice I didn’t say good knives, plural. As much as we would all love to have an entire set of good knives, it can become a bit cost prohibitive. So his suggestion? Buy one really great chef’s knife to get you started. Shun is his knife of choice, but there are many other awesome brands out there too….Wusthof, Misono, Global, Henckels…just do some research to find the one that will work best for you. (If you want a little help narrowing down your options, this “Best Kitchen Knives” blog could be a great guide.)

Following a few instructions from the chef, we were let loose to begin chopping all of the ingredients for a salsa fresca, fajitas, and a basic stock. I won’t say it was easy to master the techniques, but it also wasn’t too hard. Once we got our fingers positioned correctly, we were amazed at how much simpler the slicing and dicing became.

After more than an hour of prep work, it was time to move to the stove and start cooking.

And then finally, it was time to relax with another glass of wine and enjoy the fruits of our labor.

Maybe you’re not looking for mad knife skills, but instead want to learn how to master fish cookery or create a beautiful French meal for a special occasion. Well, Viking has all of that and more! Check out their full schedule to find a class to take as a date night with your honey, or a fun night out with friends. If you really want to be in the know and score some great deals on discounted classes, follow @VikingStoreNash on Twitter or “Like” them on Facebook.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for a follow up to this post- a giveaway!!!