Kitchen scissors seem like such an unlikely tool to have in the kitchen. Other than the usual, such as cutting paper items, opening bags of chips, and clipping coupons, what else is there?
The hints below came from my Mom. She liked doing things in a simple way whenever possible.
From her, I learned to always have several pairs of scissors in my cutlery drawer. That way, I could grab a clean pair when the others were in the dishwasher.
These are not expensive scissors -- 'dollar store' ones are just fine. When they get dull, it is easy just to throw them out and buy a new pair.
However, if you decided to get a good pair of scissors, you can sharpen them. Need instructions for sharpening scissors or fixing them? Check out How to Sharpen Scissors for information.
Similar to the scissors are poultry shears that are very useful for cutting up raw chicken.
Use scissors to trim the fat and skin off chicken pieces prior to cooking. Make sure you wash the scissors carefully before reusing - preferably in the dishwasher.
Use scissors to cut bacon slices - either cooked or raw.
Use scissors to cut herbs instead of chopping them - quicker and easier - do it right over the pot or serving dish. This is especially good for chives and parsley.
Use scissors when trimming the stems on the flowers you're using to decorate the table.
Scissors are the best way to cut up dried fruits such as prunes and apricots.
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Sharpening Scissors
Before the days of 'throw-away' stuff we'd use the dull scissor and cut through a small piece of #120 grit sandpaper ; this one goes back to the 50's ...
From her, I learned to always have several pairs of scissors in my cutlery drawer. That way, I could grab a clean pair when the others were in the dishwasher.
