An experienced salesman, Phillip Kwilose has won a top sales representative award for five years in a row. He serves as general manager at Five Star Home Improvement where he is in charge of managing and growing sales, calling on customers, and promoting the business. In his free time, Phillip Kwilose enjoys playing golf, fishing, and cooking.
Cooking is an important life skill and a hobby for many people. However, several home cooks do not focus on enhancing cutting techniques and learning proper cuts, which are crucial for uniformity during the preparation of the dish and for the appearance in the final result.
Thin slices and cuts, for example, take a short time to cook, while large pieces will take longer. Cutting vegetables larger and coarser is essential for longer cooking stocks since the chances of breaking down into the stock will be reduced. However, cutting them thinner is preferable when stir-frying with high heat for a short amount of time.
For proper cutting, it is also important to choose a high-quality knife and, preferably, a wooden cutting board for meats and plastic for vegetables. Dull or low-quality knives will not provide preciseness during the cuts and make the process time-consuming, especially in the long run.
Phillip Kwilose 