There's a real connection and respect between you and the food that you have to hunt and gather yourself. — Brad Leone Between Copy Share Image
I always carry a pocketknife in my pocket for opening boxes, cutting a string, or whatever little thing comes up. — Brad Leone Always Copy Share Image
Life's tough on the body and I'm a big fan of preventive maintenance. — Brad Leone Big Copy Share Image
Stop cutting on a glass or bamboo cutting board and invest in a nice, handmade hardwood one. — Brad Leone Cutting Copy Share Image
A good knife is an essential tool in the kitchen, but when you get one handmade, it becomes something special. — Brad Leone Good Copy Share Image
I'd love to hang out with sheep farmers in New Zealand for a week. — Brad Leone Love Copy Share Image
I'm a big archery person. I grew up shooting bows. Some people play golf, I do this. — Brad Leone Golf Copy Share Image
Buying knives can be an intimidating experience. They come in all different shapes and sizes, all of which do certain jobs -… — Brad Leone Buying Copy Share Image
I'm a big Sunday guy. I'll do some wood work in the morning, making tables, cutting boards, desks, whatever with my buddy… — Brad Leone Cooking Copy Share Image
I grew up in the northernmost parts of New Jersey, known more for lush forests and old farmland than industrial wastelands and… — Brad Leone Industrial Copy Share Image
I use my non-stick pans as very specific tools. They're my egg pans. They live by themselves, in a cabinet. They go… — Brad Leone Egg Copy Share Image
Since my job as Test Kitchen manager requires me to hit the Union Square farmers' market and various grocery and specialty stores… — Brad Leone Daily Copy Share Image
I understand that world hunger can't be cured by us all going out and hunting our own food - but it certainly… — Brad Leone Animal Copy Share Image
I was always into playing outside as a kid; being outdoors is just a part of who I am. I owe this… — Brad Leone Age Copy Share Image
Submerging food in a bath of heated water - instead of subjecting it to the uneven heat of flames - means your… — Brad Leone Food Copy Share Image
The butter churning process can get really messy, and having cream all over your kitchen isn't the best thing, especially if you're… — Brad Leone Best Copy Share Image
You don't need a vacuum sealer to sous vide, but let me go on record saying it helps. Once you cook your… — Brad Leone Food Copy Share Image
More kids should churn butter. That's how it was in the old days. — Brad Leone Butter Copy Share Image
Listen, I'm never going to be the kind of guy who wears Bose headphones on the street. — Brad Leone Headphones Copy Share Image
They may be small, but microgreens are intensely flavorful, ranging from sweet to spicy to tart to sour. — Brad Leone Food Copy Share Image
The benefits of letting produce finish on their plant, in its natural environment, is undeniable. — Brad Leone Environment Copy Share Image
With archery, if you have good gear, you can't blame being bad on anyone but yourself. — Brad Leone Archery Copy Share Image
I live in a second-floor apartment. So when I'm grilling in the backyard, I want everything in one place. — Brad Leone Backyard Copy Share Image
Look, dry-aged meat is amazing and certainly worth buying when you can afford it. — Brad Leone Amazing Copy Share Image
Whether you're pulling inspiration from restaurants, or simply tweaking the dishes you already like, it's important to change up your rotation, even… — Brad Leone Change Copy Share Image
Strawberries are like tomatoes for me; I just won't eat them year round. I'll happily wait for them to come into season,… — Brad Leone Come Copy Share Image
An acai bowl has to be spoonable. It should be thick. You don't drink an acai bowl. There are no straws involved,… — Brad Leone Bowl Copy Share Image
People love salmon - but not all salmon is created equal. Farmed fish can be fed yucky things, with harmful side effects… — Brad Leone Fish Copy Share Image
Nice olive oil is fairly easy to find at your standard grocery store, but there are fewer options of nice vinegars. — Brad Leone Easy Copy Share Image
Not only does a good knife make cooking easier, but it makes it safer too. An 8-inch is the sweet spot when… — Brad Leone Cooking Copy Share Image
I cannot stress this enough: the difference between a bowl and a smoothie is the time it spends in the blender. — Brad Leone Between Copy Share Image
I grew up and fell out of love with hunting, though I still appreciate the meats I grew up eating: braised rabbit,… — Brad Leone Eggs Copy Share Image
There's a new holiday tradition in my life, and it comes with an open door policy. Starting at 11 a.m. on Christmas… — Brad Leone Christmas Copy Share Image
And knife making is as much art as science, as far as I'm concerned: Forging metals from an old farm tool into… — Brad Leone Art Copy Share Image
I was once fortunate enough to live close to a strawberry farm, and I'd always get excited to drive past it on… — Brad Leone Car Copy Share Image
You guys have probably seen acai bowls on Instagram or at trendy coffee shops or wherever. They're a great source of energy,… — Brad Leone Bowls Copy Share Image
I'm the test kitchen manager, which means I'm in charge of sourcing all of our ingredients and kitchen equipment. I also manage… — Brad Leone Budget Copy Share Image
For me, shaping and sharpening knives is the perfect mix of a day of metal and woodwork, and seriously scratches my lifelong… — Brad Leone Day Copy Share Image
Dry-aging happens when meat has been left to hang out in a temperature- and moisture-controlled environment. Over time, the meat's natural enzymes… — Brad Leone Beef Copy Share Image
