The best way to lose a digit before dinner is by holding the knife the wrong way.
Grip the handle close to the blade and pinch the blade between your index finger and thumb. Curl your index finger if it's long enough to feel like it might get caught underneath the blade. Get ready to chop without quivering in fear.
Never fear, The Basic Kitch is here. Simple techniques, step-by-step demos and a little Mashable twist to make sure you're paying attention.
In the kitchen, be more Julia Child and less Sweeney Todd.
Excellent ways to earn yourself a luxury ride to the emergency room.
Only useful if you're in a campy horror film.
Aaah, that's the stuff. A firm grip near the base of the handle means you're on your way to dinner glory.
Watch the previous episode of The Basic Kitch: You're spooning it all wrong:
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