Do you want to...
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Stop buying pre-cut produce?
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Save time in the kitchen?
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Gain confidence with a chef's knife?
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Make meal prep a breeze?
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Have fun!!!
If you said YES to any of these questions, then our Knife Skills 101 is for YOU!
Why Knife Skills?
Because when you cook from scratch, knives are used more than any other tool.
Once you know how to hold, chop, rock, clean, and store your kitchen knives and cutting boards, your efficiency and ease in the kitchen will improve dramatically! Plus, you'll now be able to chop, slice, and dice colorful and nutritious fruits and vegetables, which are foundational in healthy diets!
Cook confidently. Simplify nutrition. Feel better.
Whether you're a seasoned home cook, or a total kitchen newbie, Sharp & Simple I was made for you!
FAQs
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What if I don't have time to watch all of the course content at once?
That's okay! We know that this is a lot of information to take in. Lucky for you, as a To Taste community member, you can pause, rewind, and rewatch any of the videos at any time!
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How else can I learn to cook confidently?
Great question! Check out our Whole Life Meal Plan or our recipes page, where you can receive step-by-step instructions to making delicious and nutritious recipes to your taste! Both links can be found at the top of this course page.
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Is this online course CEU-approved?
Not yet, but we're working on it! Stay tuned for updates to come.
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Why is To Taste qualified to teach this course?
As registered dietitians, classically trained chefs, and culinary medicine specialists, we are uniquely positioned to teach you skills that will also promote your long-term health! We have over 35 years of combined industry experience.
Sharp & Simple I
Knife Skills for Home Cooks
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How Sharp Are Your Skills? 🔪
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Quick Chop Check - Let's see where you are at before we get started.
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Part 1: Let's Get Rolling!
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Equipment, Ingredients, and Recipes for the ENTIRE course - option to download it all now!
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Topic 1: Meet To Taste, aka the Chefs in Pink
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Topic 2: Why Knife Skills?
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Are You Ready to Get Started?!
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Part 2: Get to Know Your Knives
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Part 2 Equipment & Ingredients List - Download if you haven't already!
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Topic 1: Knife Life 101
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Topic 2: Parts & Pieces
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Topic 3: Knife TLC
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Topic 4: Sharp vs. Sharp-er
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Topic 5: Grip It & Rip It
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Part 2 Quick Chop Check
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Part 3: Cut Loose
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Part 3 Equipment, Ingredients, & Recipes - Download if you haven't already!
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Topic 1: Control Freak
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Topic 2: Rock & Roll
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Topic 3: Slice & Dice
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Topic 4: Chop It Like a Chef
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Part 3 Quick Chop Check
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Time to Cut YOU Loose!
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You did it! That's a Wrap!
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Last Quick Chop Check! Let's see how we did as instructors.
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Meet Your Instructors
Founder and Culinary Nutrition Expert
Chef Vahista Ussery, MS, MBA, RDN
Chef V’s nutrition philosophy is all about keeping it simple. She likes how journalist Michael Pollan puts it: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” Focus on consuming a variety of whole and natural foods. Load up on fruits and vegetables (especially vegetables) and make your plate colorful and tasty! Stay away from fads and look around the world for real life examples of longevity.
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Founder and Culinary Nutrition Expert
Chef Lindsey Schoenfeld, RDN
Chef Lindsey encourages people to stop looking for the “next big thing”. Make small changes, look for fewer ingredients, incorporate more whole foods, and always add more plants!
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Community Engagement Strategist and Culinary Nutrition Specialist
Lexi Cole, RD, CCMS
Lexi believes that eating healthfully should be enjoyable, sustainable, and fulfilling. Choosing plant-forward and minimally-processed foods is the best way that we can ensure that the foods we put in our body maintain our health. Learning basic culinary skills can help us along the path to health and is a fantastic tool to take with us throughout our entire lives!
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