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A Knife Made for Sparkling Lemonade

MHMcKel Hill
· 1 min read

Photo: Andrea Piacquadio

Written in 2013, 13 years ago. Food science changes, so check newer advice before you change your routine.

Kitchen Efficiency

Nutrient Preservation & Cooking Ease

Practical cooking techniques that protect delicate vitamins while saving precious time.

  1. Water-Soluble Vitamin RetentionHeat-sensitive nutrients 84%
  2. Weeknight Prep Time SavedPrep efficiency 35 min
  3. Produce Freshness WindowFood waste reduction 5+ days
  4. Home Cooking ConfidenceDaily meal enjoyment 92/100

Source: Journal of Food Science & USDA Agricultural Research Service.

Product Reviewed
Pure Komachi 2 Citrus Knife

The Pure Komachi 2 Citrus Knife is, as the name suggest, designed for citrus fruits. This brightly colored yellow knife is made from high carbon stainless steel, which is very long lasting, and also has a serrated edge, which is perfect for small citrus fruits or anything with a tougher skin.

That yellow color adds more than a fun pop of color in your kitchen. What I also love about having colored kitchen utensils is that it makes for easier to avoid cross-contamination between foods in the kitchen.

I also love that it came with a knife shield. That little safety element is key, especially when you store knives in a drawer with other utensils. This knife makes a perfect gift — it’s affordable, useful and a long lasting tool.

To test out the Pure Komachi 2 Citrus Knife, I wanted to use it with something I make very often. This Sparkling Lemonade is my favorite super simple beverage recipe and alternative to soda.

Sparkling Lemonade

Recipe by McKel Hill, MS, RD, LDN

Ingredients

2 cups sparkling water
1 juice of a lemon
1 tbsp. honey*

Directions

  1. Squeeze lemon in the sparkling water
  2. Stir in honey (or stevia) to taste. Enjoy!

Cooking Note

For a sugar-free alternative to honey use stevia, to taste.

McKel Hill

McKel Hill, MS, RD, LDN, is an internationally known nutritionist and creator of Nutrition Stripped, a plant-based whole foods blog focusing on nourishing recipes. McKel offers one-on-one nutrition coaching in the US and internationally. Connect with her on Nutrition Stripped, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube for her free cooking videos.