All oyster lovers agree that nothing beats fresh oysters. But not everyone has the cash to go to a pricey restaurant. The solution? Eat oysters at home! Not only can you eat more than what you would in the restaurant, but you’d also have a fun time.

Oysters should be consumed immediately once opened. But don’t worry. With the right oyster shucking knife, patience, and practice, you’ll have the best shucking experience. Here we take a look at some of the best oyster knives available today.

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There’s a reason why people use the adage: it’s the greatest invention since sliced bread! People just love their bread.

There’s something so convenient about being able to purchase bread at the store that’s already been sliced so that you won’t have to go through such hassles anymore. You can just buy a loaf of bread, take it home with you, and prepare your sandwiches and what not.

However, there are also some people who would much prefer to bake their own bread. In fact, there are loads of people out there who enjoy baking their own sliced bread.  Here, we take a look at some of best bread slicers – both electric and non-electric.

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In this article, we’ll take a look at the best gyuto knives on a budget.

When literally translated, gyuto means “beef knife” or “cow sword” in Japanese. It’s the Japanese iteration of the Western or European chef’s knife, except that it tends to have a thinner and sharper blade. Typically, this is a knife that is considered to be quite versatile in its use even though its name suggests that is predominantly used for beef cuts.

Gyuto knives have a standard shape, but it comes in all sorts of different sizes ranging from 150mm to 360mm. However, the 210mm variant seems to be the most popular one.

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