Thursday, September 20, 2012

Chicago Cutlery Knives Improve Preparation Skills {Giveaway}




A couple of weeks ago I shared with you that I was asked to be a Chicago Cutlery Mom Ambassador. I was beyond excited considering their new Chicago Cutlery DesignPro products are made to give everyday moms like myself more confidence and control in the kitchen. As I mentioned, I am no expert when it comes to cooking or using kitchen tools like knives, so I was excited to have the opportunity to test these knives out for myself and see how they helped with meal preparation and time int he kitchen.
We try to eat most of our meals at home during the week, which means I am in the kitchen preparing meals quite a bit. It's often time consuming considering the amount of ingredients and kitchen tools required to prepare a home cooked meal. In the time I've been using the Chicago Cutlery DesignPro knives though, I've found that meal preparation is far easier and time in the kitchen is much more enjoyable. It's amazing the difference using the right tools can make!

Since using the knives I've been able to use them to help me in making several meals. Many of our meals contain a meat of some sort. As many people know, cutting meat can prove difficult if you do not have a good knife to do it. We recently made a small ham as part of a meal and my husband was very excited to be the first to test out the knives on meat. As he cut through the ham his exact words were "wow, this cuts like butter!". I watched as he cut slice after slice effortlessly. I gave it a try and was equally as impressed.
Of course, there are times we also have salads, soups and other dishes to prepare. These are the types of things that often take the most time for me because they include many different ingredients, usually those having to be cut up into small pieces.

We made a yummy Cheesy Broccoli Soup and used the Chicago Cutlery Knives to make cutting up the potatoes, veggies, etc go faster and more smoothly. I was amazed how quickly we got everything prepared compared to times in the past when we've made this recipe. I am continually amazed with these knives and their innovative grip which helps to guide your hand to the best position for superior control and cutting. I can definitely feel the difference with each cut and slice. They are comfortable to use and work like a charm every time.
Not only is the handle great, but these knives are also made with ultra sharp, Japanese steel blades to improve the cutting experience. As I said with the ham, these blades make cutting through anything like cutting through butter. Between this and the grip, we've definitely found that they quicken the food preparation process for almost every meal we make. They are our new go-to kitchen tool!

Here's the recipe for the Cheesy Broccoli Soup we made. Thanks to the Chicago Cutlery DesignPro knives it made preparation a breeze.

Ingredients:
5-6 Potatoes (cut into small pieces)
2 1/2 Cups Milk
2 Cups Frozen California Blend Veggies (all chopped)
1/2 lb Velveeta (cubed)
3-4 T Butter
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Can Broccoli Soup
4 slices Deli Ham (chopped)

Directions:
Boil potatoes until tender. Drain. Add milk, veggies, cheese, butter, salt, pepper, soup and ham. Simmer until thickens.

We are really enjoying these knives and look forward to being able to use them more and more. Stay tuned, as I'll be posting a video showing just how easy they are to use in the coming weeks. You can learn more about the Chicago Cutlery DesignPro Knives on Amazon.com!
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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. 




46 comments:

  1. I look for a comfy handle.
    kayleefaith1228@aol.com

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  2. It's gotta be a decent brand! once got a cheap one from walmart - which was a mistake!

    mmayerfeld at gmail

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  3. It's got to be stainless steele!!! Knives will rust.
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  4. I look for a lifetime warranty when buying a good knife.

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  5. I look for a strong and sharp blade

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  6. Obviously, I want a knife that is sharp and will hold its edge. But just as important to me is that it have a comfortable, easy handle.
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

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  7. What I look for is something sharp and won't dull suddenly

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  8. I look for a small easy to grip knife that is extra sharp for veggies :)
    dark_princess_ar(at)aol(dot)com

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  9. I look for a good grip and one that will keep it's sharpness!
    pauline15_01(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  10. I want a good quality sharp blade. Our fav knives are the ones that don't dull, ever.

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  11. sharp with good balance
    debbie jackson
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  12. I look for a knife that cuts quick and smooth!

    taravanh@yahoo.com

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  13. a blade that will stay sharp because I'm not very good at sharpening.

    Leslie Galloway (LesGalloway //at// hotmail //dot// com) www.facebook.com/GallowayLeslie

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  14. That it can cut fresh bread loaves easily.

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  15. It should be comfortable to hold and very sharp!

    colljerr at comcast dot net

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  16. The ability to cut through different foods with ease

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  17. Sharp , it will cut smoothly with little effort!
    j1man1r66@etex.net

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  18. What the handle is made of, and how it is attached to the knife.

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  19. I look for a blade that can easily be sharpened.
    gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  20. I look for durability. I want it to last long. Thanks!
    romapup at gmail dot com

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  21. I like it to sharp and strong blade with study handle.

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  22. A comfortable grip.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  23. A handle that is comfortable in my hand, the sharpness of the blade and how well it cuts. dwelchert@yahoo.com

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  24. I look for the knife to be comfortable when I am cutting and the blade is sharp. Rita Spratlen rjspratlen@gmail.com

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  25. that they are sharp enough to cut through something without struggling and possibly cutting oneself
    nannypanpan@gmail.com

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  26. I look for a knife with good balance, a comfortable handle, and a sharp and strong blade.

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  27. grip and sharp blade
    taylormarves at gmail dot com

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  28. Shape blade so I can easily cut things and light weight. alidear at hotmail dot com

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  29. I look for one that is well made and cuts well.
    winit6@hotmail.com

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  30. It's really important to me that my knives stay sharp for a long while. I've got one that I've used at least 5 times a week for the last 10 years...still sharp. That's impressive, I have to say!

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  31. I like the way it feels in my hand.

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  32. Sharpness and I like the look of no bolts holding everything together

    Samantha D
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  33. I look for a durable knife that will last for a long time. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  34. I look for a well balanced knife

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