In 1982, cartoonist Gary Larson published a now-iconic Far Side comic entitled Cow Tools. In it, a cow stands proudly beside a jumble of bizarre, useless objects that are “tools” in name only. The ...

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No matter what dish you're preparing, having the right kitchen tools makes a great deal of difference. Most of us keep a variety of knives on hand, for instance — from bread knives to paring knives — ...

A cluttered drawer full of kitchen knives - The Image Party/Shutterstock No matter what dish you're preparing, having the right kitchen tools makes a great deal of difference. Most of us keep a ...