12. Sharpen Your Old Knives (Or Get New Ones)
When you cook regularly, there is nothing worse than using a blunt knife. Besides taking too much time to use, they will hinder your cooking process. Now, if you've been using the same cheap knife for years, you should consider buying a knife sharpener to bring it back to life. If your budget doesn't agree, use the bottom of a ceramic bowl as a sharpener. Just make sure it's clean and watch some videos first to make sure you're doing it the right way. Another option is to buy a whole new set of knives, that is if you have the money for it.
There are countless options out there to choose from, but there are good and bad sides to almost anything. Ceramic knives are sharp and high to use, but they tend to churn over time. Stainless steel knives can be great, but will eventually become dull. Japanese knives are the best, leading tools, but they cost more than $ 100 each. At a time when most people are tight on money, not everyone can afford such things. However, this is the type of item you should have for yourself if you are genuinely committed to being an amateur chef. If you are cooking at home every day, you may find that having them would help your overall experience.
