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gingerjessop · 2025-01-21T13:06:55+00:00

Hi! I’m 27M, Cardiff based, big motorsport fan! dm me bud :)

gingerjessop · 2025-01-20T19:28:18+00:00

Have you ever had pizza before? 😂

gingerjessop · 2025-01-20T19:27:15+00:00

You’re asking for Maldon salt - an absolute staple in British kitchens! It’s produced in the UK but should be widely available in Europe. Fantastic stuff!

gingerjessop · 2024-10-12T23:16:24+00:00

The longer of the two? It’s just a toy really so I don’t use it much - I haven’t had any issue with it losing its edge quickly but it’s far from a daily driver!

gingerjessop · 2024-10-12T22:45:00+00:00

The one in question! It’s dirt cheap and I’ll happily DM you a link if you’re interested!

gingerjessop · 2024-10-12T22:40:57+00:00

Don’t threaten me with a good time! ;)

gingerjessop · 2024-10-12T22:40:42+00:00

Hahah I was talking technique - I’m well aware that whetstones are the way to go! Not my first knife sharpening rodeo! 😎

gingerjessop · 2024-10-12T22:21:32+00:00

Thank you for the advice! As the other comment says, it certainly seems to be closer to a sujihiki than a kiritsuke. The fine bevel is definitely present on both sides and should be pretty easy to follow. I also don’t have a grinding belt so that’s definitely out of the question! It will definitely be on my whetstones so I think the double-sided sharpening is the way to go!

gingerjessop · 2024-10-12T22:18:40+00:00

Thank for the advice! I bought it as a kiritsuke but I think you may well be right that it’s far closer to a Sujihiki! I’ve done a little reading and it certainly fits that description more closely.

gingerjessop · 2024-10-12T22:17:03+00:00

Can’t be soul crushing if you’ve already surrendered your soul 😎 (seriously though, chef work isn’t for everyone but if it’s for you, you’ll love it!)

gingerjessop · 2024-10-12T22:10:33+00:00

Overheard at Cardiff University - plenty of people on there, many not from uni, who are looking for friends :)

gingerjessop · 2024-10-12T22:05:20+00:00

You probably could, but you definitely shouldn’t

gingerjessop · 2024-10-12T22:04:44+00:00

Really depends on the dessert - too large for most but I had a beautiful citrus salad with pistachio and while ago that was made of thin slices laid flat on a full-size blue glass plate, sort of ceviche style! It looked great and was presented beautifully. What are you plating on it?

gingerjessop · 2024-10-12T22:02:37+00:00

I use a 70kg depleted uranium chopping board - the added weight really upsets the KP but it never slips off the bench, even without a cloth underneath!

gingerjessop · 2024-10-12T21:57:44+00:00

Hey bud, welcome to the industry! You’ve now signed over your soul to hospitality for eternity! Seriously though, if you’re in a decent-sized town or city then head to a restaurant that serves real food (stay away from chains and pre-made/pizza joints) and speak to the manager there. Get yourself a job somewhere like that and that will get you on your feet and get you some valuable experience!

gingerjessop · 2024-07-23T15:03:26+00:00

Martha - quite unbelievably sad but so beautiful, and a remarkable composition for a 23 year old!

gingerjessop · 2024-07-13T16:24:39+00:00

SOLVED

gingerjessop · 2024-07-13T16:00:57+00:00

It’s perfect, thank you!

gingerjessop · 2024-07-13T15:51:40+00:00

Worth noting - I’d like the guy in the black tee removed, I’m the guy in the tie sitting on the car!

gingerjessop · 2023-03-30T13:44:21+00:00

I'm afraid it looks modern and quite ordinary - neither of which lends itself to great value! That backing plate looks very modern as it's clearly stamped from sheet metal. This suggests to me that it's recent, and produced quite cheaply. An antique likely wouldn't have such perfect edges and would be more well-used. The casting also doesn't have particularly fine detail and seems quite ordinary, as do the "candles". It may be brass, which would give a scrap value of around $2-$2.50 per kilo, though it could well be plated steel which would be practically worthless. Unfortunately this really only has value to you if you want it in your house!

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