Mezzaluna
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A mezzaluna (/ˌmɛtsəˈluːnə/; Italian: [ˌmɛddzaˈluːna]) is a knife consisting of a single or double[1] curved blade with a handle on each end.[2] It is often used for chopping herbs[2] or very large single blade versions are sometimes used for pizza[1] or pesto.
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Name[edit]
Mezzaluna means "half moon" in Italian,[3] after the curved shape of the blade,[3] and is the most common name used in the UK. Other names used include herb chopper or hachoir [aʃ.waʁ], which is its French name.
Cutting board[edit]
Mezzalunas may be found sold with a cutting board that has a shallow indentation in it,[2] marketed as a herb chopper.
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References[edit]
- ^ a b Wiener, Scott (12. 08. 2012.). "A Brief History of the Pizza Slicer". Serious Eats. Scott's Pizza Chronicles. Serious Eats. Retrieved 02. 09. 2013.. Check date values in:
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(help) - ^ a b c "What is a Mezzaluna?". wiseGEEK. wiseGEEK. Retrieved 2013-09-13.
- ^ a b Schweitzer, Lisa. "Kitchen Tool: Mezzaluna Picks". Food Republic. Gadget of the week. Food Republic. Retrieved 2013-09-13.
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