Do you know what a “grain” is? Not a grain of sand, cereal or truth, but the grain of a piece of wood, fabric or meat — all references to the direction of the fibers running along an object like a ...

When someone is said to "go against the grain," it usually means that they've done something unexpected, or that conventional wisdom suggests is unwise. But when it comes to cutting meat, going ...

If you've ever read a steak recipe, or even just listened to your family grill master talk about their latest masterpiece, you've probably heard of the concept of slicing meat against the grain.

Cutting meat against the grain can make all the difference between a juicy, tender bite and a steak that feels and tastes ...