Mastering Knife Skills

By Norman Weinstein. Grade 9 and up.

Whether you want to dice an onion with the speed and dexterity of a TV chef, carve a roast like an expert, bone a chicken quickly and neatly, or just learn how to hold a knife in the right way, this book will be your go-to manual. Each cutting, slicing, and chopping method is thoroughly explained and illustrated with clear, step-by-step photographs. Extras include information on knife construction, knife makers and types, knife maintenance and safety, and cutting boards, as well as a 30-minute instructional DVD featuring the most important techniques. 224 pages, 10 in. x 9 in. Hardcover. Copyright 2008.