July 2025 – I Want To Cook

Goodbye Wolf Gourmet, Hello Lotus

I’ll readily admit it: I love Wolf appliances. My first experience with Wolf came in culinary school, where I used their commercial ranges and ovens to cook countless meals over the years.

And the first time I saw one of their home ranges, with all its glistening metal and those iconic red knobs, I vowed someday I would have such a glorious tool in my own kitchen.

That dream is still on hold. Even after my 40-year-old, original-to-the-house range died after a self-cleaning cycle. Yeah, don’t ever do that.

Yes, I could shell out the $6,000-plus starting price for a Wolf range, but the truth is, I need an entire kitchen remodel. And I don’t have the $50,000-plus lying around to do that at the moment. I’ve checked the couch cushions numerous times.

6 Weird Kitchen Knives and How to Use Them

When it comes to kitchen knives, you’re no doubt familiar with the most common ones. You know, the chef’s knife, paring knife, and bread knife. If you’re one to spend even more time in the kitchen and enjoy cooking, you probably also know about specialized ones like a santoku knife and the cleaver.

But the world of kitchen knives is wide and can get a little weird. Yet all have their purpose, and with a bit of know-how can help you be a better cook and bring more enjoyment to your cutting and slicing tasks. Here are six knives you might not know about, and how to use them.