Let Our Knives Take the Challenge Out of Turkey Carving

In many households, the Thanksgiving meal is centered around the glorious turkey. Basted and roasted to a deep golden brown, moist and flavorful, and really, just delicious. Nothing beats this traditional favorite. Here are some helpful hints on how to carve your bird for the best presentation and the best flavor, allowing it to be…

Challenger Cutlery by Mundial

A Cut Above: Challenger by Mundial

Mundial began creating quality cutlery long before their trademark was established in 1931. For nearly 100 years they have been perfecting their craft, all the while keeping up with the latest trends in modern technology. The resulting knives are unmatched in strength, durability, beauty, comfort, and value. Houston’s is pleased to announce a new partnership…

Cutlery 101: Anatomy of a Knife

Parts of a Knife Bolster:  The thick band of steel between the heel and the handle—on forged knives only.  Helps to balance the knife and prevents user’s hand from slipping across the blade. Butt:  The end of the knife handle. Edge:  Running from the heel to the tip, this is the sharpest part of the…

Dinnerware 101: Types & Pieces

TYPES OF DINNERWARE Stoneware: This dinnerware is generally only once-fired in temperatures from 1100 °C to 1300 °C. This process results in a partially vitrified material, and is typically glazed to add to the impermeability and strength of the finished product. Porcelain: Porcelain is constructed by heating materials to extremely high temperatures, resulting in a…