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It's here! In store now! 🍕 The most portable p It's here! In store now! 🍕The most portable pizza oven just dropped today. Pack up and clear out in just 20 minutes. In the comments tell us where you want to take your Gozney Tread first! We're definitely thinking Moab for Spring Break!!!
Meet Cass, our amazing Culinary Director!🍳✨ Meet Cass, our amazing Culinary Director!🍳✨She works closely with our talented instructors to curate exciting, hands-on and demo classes. Cass is proud to share her love of cooking and to show that food can be enjoyed by everyone—regardless of their dietary needs. With experience in restaurants, catering companies, and culinary schools, we're thrilled to have Cass as part of the Gygi team. Stay tuned for all the delicious classes coming your way! 🥘👩‍🍳
Good News!!! We still have some openings in a fe Good News!!! We still have some openings in a few of our March classes if you are wanting to jump into spring baking. Check these out and more on our website. www.gygicookingclasses.com
Dropping in Store on March 11!!! We can't wait to Dropping in Store on March 11!!!We can't wait to show you the next thing coming from Gozney. Its insulation is engineered to heat up and cool down fast. Pack up and go in as little as 20 minutes with Tread. Truly the most portable pizza oven!
If you consider yourself a go with the flow type o If you consider yourself a go with the flow type of person but love to bake- just wait till one of your staple ingredients changes. You start to question everything and wonder if you’ll ever be able to bake again?Been there? We have. What’s your favorite baking mishap??
🥖🧈 Why settle for store-bought butter when y 🥖🧈 Why settle for store-bought butter when you can make your own at home? With just heavy cream, a pinch of salt, and your trusty mixer, you can create rich, creamy butter in no time!Swipe through our step-by-step guide to make the perfect batch. You are in full control and will get the exact results every time. Get ready to claim your butter bragging rights! 🙌Find all the details on Gygiblog.com.
Mastering the *Monkey Claw* 🐒🔪—the key to Mastering the *Monkey Claw* 🐒🔪—the key to safer, smoother chopping! Curl your fingers under and grip the food with your knuckles facing the blade. This keeps your fingertips safe while giving you control over the cut. A simple trick for pro-level knife skills!
Did you do your knife skills homework?? If you rem Did you do your knife skills homework?? If you remember we asked you to pull your knife out and practice your PINCH GRIP AND CLAW! Did you do it?? Today we whipped up some Asian favorites and practices cutting cucumber, carrot and green onions. Watching back- I need to work on my claw!! So I promise to keep practicing if you do too! Here’s a few things to remember: Step 1: Place your thumb and index finger on opposite sides of the blade, just above the handle.Step 2: Grip the handle lightly with your remaining three fingers. The pinch should feel secure but relaxed—this allows better control without excessive tension.2. The Claw Grip (For the Food)Step 1: Place your non-dominant hand on the food you’re cutting (e.g., a carrot, onion, or cucumber).Step 2: Curl your fingers inward, forming a claw shape. Your fingertips should be tucked under slightly, and your knuckles should be facing outward. This prevents the knife from accidentally cutting your fingers. (I’m bad at this!!) Step 3: Keep your thumb tucked behind your fingers to avoid injury.3. Cutting Step 1: Hold the knife firmly with your pinch grip and keep your non-dominant hand in the claw position.Step 2: As you cut, guide the knife down through the food using a rocking motion—starting with the tip of the knife and moving towards the heel, with your hand controlling the blade’s motion.Step 3: Always keep your knuckles close to the blade (without touching it), so the knife stays on track and you can easily guide each cut.4. Practice & SafetyStep 1: Start slow and steady. Focus on the position of your hands and maintain control, even if the cuts are slower at first.Step 2: Once you feel comfortable, speed up—Practice regularly to improve your comfort with both grips.With time, the pinch grip and claw grip will become second nature, making your kitchen tasks faster and safer! Keep practicing, and you’ll see the difference in both your cutting precision and knife control.
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