This old school tool has what it takes to get the job done. I am a firm believer in having the tools I need in order to complete whatever task I have before me. But I am not one of those cooks who ...

Why I love the Mundial bench scraper. Serious Eats / Julia Stimeck When I was working at a large production bakery, there was one bench scraper that was treasured above all other tools in the kitchen.

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 ...

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