by Joi on January 18, 2010


I guess we’re pretty much continuing Guy Fieri Day here on Get Cooking…. I just came across these drop-dead gorgeous knives that my kitchen simply must have. This
Ergo Chef 2-pc. Knuckle Sandwich Exclusive Guy Fieri Cutlery Set
is freaking gorgeous. And, come on, the knives have Guy’s name on them.
“In 2007 I met the designers of Ergo Chef at a gourmet show. I used the cutlery on stage during my demo and was given a set to take home. After a year of wear and tear in my kitchen – trust me it can be a knife gauntlet – I was hooked on the quality and design of Ergo Chef’s product. Before I knew it, I was teaming up with them to develop my own collection. We sketched a range of designs lookin’ for the select few that really rocked technically and aesthetically! I’m a Hot Rod guy who knows that in order to do car-building right, you need high quality performance parts. The same idea applies to cooking, so the right knives are key. My product features a combination of the best materials with a design that will blow your mind! As a chef, restaurant owner, and TV personality, I have high expectations for my equipment and these knives meet and exceed all of them.” – Guy Fieri
Product Description:
This 2-pc. Cutlery Set offers a savings, versus buying these pieces individually. It includes the 8-in. Chef’s Knife with Crisscross Crusher and the 5.5-in. Dragon Dagger Utility Knife. The 8-in. Hollow Ground Chef’s Knife is perfect for cutting veggies, fruits and meats with ease. It has a special crisscross knurl on the end to pulverize garlic, nuts, etc. The 5.5-in. Serrated Utility Knife was designed for slicing small fruits, veggies, cheese, breads and sandwiches. It has fork prongs on the tip to pick up food. Flames and Guy’s Knuckle Sandwich logo are stamped on the blades. The red and black handles also boast a flame-waved design, and the star is added to complete Guy’s signature look.
Knuckle Sandwich Knives Run Down: The blades are precision heat-treated to keep a great edge. Patented ergonomic design is created to be an extension of your hand for natural comfort. Made of high-carbon German stainless steel for stain resistance. Full tang and abbreviated bolster adds strength and balance. Hollow ground ovals in blade promote less stick and smoother cuts. Flames and Guy’s Knuckle Sandwich logo are stamped on the blades. The red and black handles also boast a flame-waved design, and the star is added to complete Guy’s signature look. Includes two free Black Universal Edge Guards with flames.
Can you guess what’s sitting at the top of my Must Have list right about now?!
by Joi on January 18, 2010

My family and I are huge Guye Fieri fans. We all love the Food Network and have for years and years. Remember Gordon Elliott’s Door-Knock Dinners, the original Iron Chef, East Meets West With Ming Tsai, The Galloping Gourmet (great fun!), From My Garden with Curtis Aikens (Great food, great recipes, great personality – where oh where did Curtis and his garden go?!), Grillin’ and Chillin, Molto Mario, Nigella Bites, Too Hot Tamales, Ready-Set-Cook!, The Naked Chef, Pick of the Day, Food 911, and Emeril Live…. Live (one of the best shows ever – cooking or non-cooking)? Remember when $40 a Day and 30 Minute Meals were fresh off the stove? Remember when you first laid eyes on Alton Brown?!
Remember the first time Paula Deen charmed us all?! She still charms the paintings off the wall and Rachael Ray is still a breath of fresh air. And Alton Brown? What can you say about him? He could read a Physics book out loud and make it fascinating. He’d also make it understandable!
Uh, yeah… I’ve been a major fan of the Food Network for some time now. Over the past 5 or 6 years, unfortunately, some favorites have disappeared. Some chefs have wanted to ditch this or that show and move in a different direction, some have just fallen off the face of the earth – that sort of inevitable thing. Many have taken on new responsibilities and new shows and their original ones kind of fell by the roadside. However, the Food Network is extremely clever and darned good at what they do. They brought along Ace of Cakes and Guy Fieri and… in the opinion of this Food Network fanatic… saved the network. Most of the episodes on the Food Network are still can’t-miss television, even if we do miss a lot of the greatness from the past.
Guy Fieri is greatness in the present. He has a certain charisma, likability, and over-the-top charm that the Food Network needed JUST when it needed it the most. I’ll just be honest, some of the shows were beginning to put me to sleep! And I can’t say that the competitions are my favorite things to watch…. although I did love The Next Food Network Star.
Guy’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives is one of the funnest shows on The Food Network. Guy has a way of bringing out the character in everyone he meets – making them almost as entertaining as he is.
If you’re also a Guy Fieri and Diners, Drive-ins and Dives fan, you’re going to love this: There is a new application dedicated to Diners, Drive-ins and Dives called Triple D App. It’s available on both iPhone and Android platforms. Miss an episode or two? Now you can see them right from your phone. Planning a Diners, Drive-ins and Dives trip of your own? Get a head start and see the menu (if available). Need directions? No problem, there’s a map to guide you on your way!
Come on, could this be any cooler? Click HERE for more information.


Food Network Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Season 1-3