News
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Petty Appreciation
Over the next few months we will be showcasing our favourite knife shapes as well as offering awesome deals on each featured shape. Kicking off the knife-shape-palooza is the indispensable...
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Easy like Sunday Ravioli (includes my favorite pasta dough recipe)
One of my favourite ways to spend a slow, Sunday afternoon at home (especially a Sunday with inclement weather) is to make pasta from scratch. I find the methodical process...
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10 Awesome Christmas Gifts Under $50
This one is for all the last-minute shoppers out there! You don't need to break the bank to find something awesome at our shop. Read more
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Knife Sharpening on Whetstones: Part 4 of 4 "Honing/Stropping"
We are now at the final stage before you can begin to use your freshly sharpened knife! These last steps, honing and stropping, are very important for the longevity of...
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Our Christmas Wishlists
While we oooh and ahhh over everything that comes into the shop and wish we could take it home, that just isn't feasible. So here are the things that we...
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Knife Sharpening on Whetstones: Part 3 of 4 "Refining the Edge"
Welcome back! So, last week we talked about Raising a Burr. If you were to start using your knife after that stage, you would notice it would feel rough against...
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Knife Sharpening on Whetstones: Part 2 of 4 "Raising a Burr"
So you have assessed your blade and figured out which whetstones you will need, so let's get started with sharpening. The first thing you will need to master is raising...
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Knife Sharpening on Whetstones: Part 1 of 4 "Choosing your Stones"
Here at The Cook's Edge, a big part of what we do and what we are passionate about is knife sharpening. Each knife that comes into our shop is first...
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Ho Ho Honing Rods (and other great gift ideas)
Hello everyone, We wanted to help you get ahead of the Christmas rush so we made this nifty gift guide to take the guesswork out of...
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Adam's 5 Must-Haves For Any Kitchen
Before I opened The Cook's Edge, I was a classically trained chef with a long career of cooking in restaurants. Over the years, no matter whether I was cooking at...
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How to Remove Rust From a Knife
Do you have a rusty knife that could use a little TLC? If you are local or willing to ship your...
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Choosing the Right Oyster Knife
The humble oyster has exploded in popularity and is now a delicacy that can be enjoyed year-round. Here on PEI, we are home to the world-famous Malpeque oyster which can...