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I am not great at making videos. And I am not great at using a knife. But I do love being in the kitchen, I love cooking and I love creating new dishes for my family.

The Chicago Cutlery Design Pro knives have made a big difference though. They are so much easier to handle due to the innovative grip that they have. They are sharp. And they handle great!  I have loved being a Chicago Cutlery Ambassador.  For the past several weeks I have used the knives exclusively and have no plans to go back to my old knives.

Being able to cut, chop, dice, mince and cube with confidence can make all the difference in the fun of making a recipe. We love being in the kitchen as a family. We love cooking and entertaining family and friends. Heck, we just love food. And when you love food as much as we do, you learn to love being in the kitchen. You learn to appreciate good kitchen tools, the most important of which is a good knife.

Here are some of my rambled thoughts on the Chicago Cutlery DesignPro Knives on Amazon.com

“I wrote this review while participating in a Brand Ambassador Campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Chicago Cutlery and received products to facilitate my post and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

 

Chopping, Dicing, Mincing…it has all been going on here. I have been putting these Chicago Cutlery knives through a workout!!

Chicago Cutlery Knife

The new Chicago Cutlery® DesignPro™ products help handle a knife with an innovative grip that guides your hand to the best position for superior control and cutting. I really can feel a difference, I mean you hear stuff like this all the time, companies claim they are the best at this or that but these handles do make a difference. Another thing I like about them is that they fit my hand really good. I have a couple of knives that I hate to use because the handle is either too skinny, too fat or shaped weird and it hurts my hand.

Chicago Cutlery Design Pro Knives

The Chicago Cutlery knives are made with ultra sharp, Japanese steel blades to improve your cutting experience. It just slices through things making it as easy as cutting warm butter. I have been using these exclusively since they arrived on my doorstep, all my others I had have gone to the infamous knife graveyard. And, make sure you hang onto the sheath they come in, it is re-usable and will help keep your knife in tip-top shape. There is nothing worse than finding that your favorite knife has a nick in it and doesn’t cut smooth anymore. I also never put mine in the dishwasher, I am always afraid they will get banged around and acquire nicks that way. And with a tool such as a favorite knife, I want to take as much care as possible to help it last for years to come…after all, it is something I use daily! As a matter of fact, I am used one this morning to make an omelet…filled with cheese, ham, onions and peppers!

Jyl’s Favorite Omelet

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk (optional)
  • 3 slices ham, chopped
  • 1/3 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/3 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ham, bell pepper, cheese and onions; cook and stir until the onions and peppers are fairly soft, about 4 minutes. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a small bowl; pour over the sauteed vegetables and reduce the heat to medium. While the omelet cooks, lift the edge to allow the uncooked egg to flow underneath. When most of the egg is cooked, sprinkle cheese over the top. Allow the cheese to melt slightly, then fold in half and serve.

And thanks to Chicago Cutlery…One lucky reader is going to win a Chicago Cutlery DesignPro Chef Knife  (Retail value of $34)!!

This giveaway is open to US residents only.

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“I wrote this review while participating in a Brand Ambassador Campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Chicago Cutlery and received products to facilitate my post and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

 

Lysol No-Touch Kitchen System

The makers of Lysol just launched a new household product called the No-Touch Kitchen System (NTKS) as part of their Mission for Health initiative. This is an especially great product for moms because it’s basically one solution for your kitchen counter. The NTKS is the first-ever hands-free dispenser that cleans dishes, kitchen surfaces and your hands all in one!

I love the new No-Touch systems. When I am in the kitchen I have been known to make a few messes and I hate when I have to touch the faucet and soap dispenser, especially if I have been handling meat. Now I can clean my hands, the faucet and the counter all with one product. I have found that the refills are still a little hard to find. They are gradually making their way across stores nation-wide but as you all know here in Hicktown things are slow to reach us. Oh, and the refills for this system and the No-Touch Hand System are not interchangeable. The other downfall for me is that it is really hard for me to pay around $5 for the refills. I know that they are cheaper at Walmart but since we don’t have a Walmart it would cost more in gas than it would be worth. While they are multi-purpose and cut out some other products it is still a little expensive in my opinion for the amount you get per refill. But now if I found them on sale and had a coupon, I would definitely be stocking up!

On average, kitchens are cleaned more than 400 times a year and studies have shown that the bottles used to clean the kitchen area may be soiled and heavily contaminated with germs, potentially causing cross contamination. The NTKS will help prevent against that because of its no-touch feature and all-in-one solution.

The new, Lysol No-Touch Kitchen System is automatic, hands-free dispenser with a multi purpose formula that:

  • Powers through grease on dishes
  • Cleans tough messes on surfaces
  • Kills bacteria on hands as it gently cleanses them

All these great benefits in a no-touch design!

Lysol No-Touch Kitchen System

The starter kits are available in Sparkling Tangerine and Shimmering Berry.

The starter kit includes: one dispenser, one 8.5oz refill and three AA batteries.

Lysol No-Touch Kitchen system refills

Refills are available in 3 great scents: Sparkling Tangerine, Shimmering Berry, Sunkissed Lemon.

More information and a demo are available here: www.lysol.com/cleaning-products/kitchen-cleaners/no-touch-kitchen-system

“I was provided with a sample of the Lysol No-Touch Kitchen System and some of the information provided in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are those of my own and were in no way influenced by receipt of sample”

 

Lately there have been several people that have asked me about my cutting board. It is one of my favorite kitchen tools, I use it almost daily and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Mine is made by Epicurean and is from their Kitchen Series. It is dishwasher safe, it doesn’t dull my knives and they last for almost forever. They are non-porous so they don’t harbor bacteria. AND, they are Eco-friendly.  I have been using the one that you have been seeing in my recent posts for THREE years and it still looks as good as day one. It is always washed in the dishwasher which is something you can’t do with normal wood boards.

So there ya have it, that is where my cutting board came from and why I love it!

epicurean cutting board

This post was in no way sponsored by Epicurean, people asked what kind of cutting board I have and I am just answering.

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