Cook Like Jackie loves to receive reader questions! Although we typically respond directly to our correspondence, we do post responses from time-to-time. Thanks to one of our Chicago-based readers for the following question:Dear Jackie,
I'd love to tap your culinary wisdom for a minute. I'm on the hunt for some new cooking knives and wanted to get your input. I'm looking for something reasonably priced, but fabulous. Will you let me know if you have any favorites/good suggestions?
Thanks for the question!! I would suggest the Wusthof Gourmet 14-piece set. I bought them last year and the set was just under $200 and included the knife block and a set of six steak knives. Wusthof has been in the cutlery business for nearly 200 years, and forges each knife from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel with the help of sophisticated lasers which offer optimal precision. You will find that the knives are very durable and it is easy to work with them. Their classic yet simple styling means that they can go from kitchen to dinner table with ease.
The Wusthof Gourmet set starts you off with everything you will need including straight and serrated paring knives, a utility knife, a santoku, a bread knife as well a sharpening steel and a pair of cooking shears. The knives in this brand are typically quite expensive, but this set is a great way to introduce yourself to this great line for a great price. As your budget and needs change, you can always upgrade to a different style down the road including their classic, classic ikon or culinar series which typically are in the US $400 to US $1500 for block sets depending on the retailer and sale prices. Sur La Table is currently holding their annual cutlery event featuring special values including free shipping for all knife purchases over $49 and free sharpening of two knives. The banner link on our blog will send you directly to their website.More questions? E-mail cooklikejackie@gmail.com.
