Chefs know that the best tool isn't always the most obvious one. We spoke with an expert about a unexpected implement that's ...

When working with dough, a narrow table knife could trim away excess pastry or divide a large ball but with sloppier results than a bench scraper. Dividing bar cookies with a knife requires a good ...

On my first day as a line cook, I noticed that my colleagues all had a bench scraper. I watched in envy as they efficiently moved piles of chopped ingredients without making a mess. I came to work ...