When you need dexterity and precision to get the details of your dish just right, nothing beats a good paring knife! Sometimes overlooked when setting up the kitchen for success, this tool definitely can make the difference between a clumsily…
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Lemon zest is highly popular because of the flavorful zing it adds to a wide variety of dishes. Many recipes call for it, but not all novice cooks know how to zest a lemon. Additionally, many don’t have the specialized…
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After a while, your kitchen knife will start getting dull. To fix this, you’d go to your knife sharpener and make it perform as well as new! But, along the way, you might get the idea that your knife sharpener…
Baking a loaf of bread is a great way to spend an afternoon and make your house smell amazing! While there are an endless amount of types of bread that you can bake, you’re probably only using one kind of…
Dutch ovens are a traditionally beautiful piece of cookware and a modern staple in home kitchens. These handy cookwares are great for preparing an array of foods in one conventional pot. Perhaps you are considering purchasing a Dutch oven, and…
We all love delicious cheese, but what’s the best way to wrap it? Foil or cling wrap? We’ve looked about to found out the expert advice on proper storage of your favorite cheese. This way, you won’t have to worry…
A paring knife can be a useful utensil for any kitchen, whether you are a professional chef or a casual cook. Although a paring knife has a signature short blade, the price tag is variable. This is common for kitchen…
You will sometimes find that your knives start to require more force to make cuts. A knife sharpener will quickly reset your blade good as new. Wusthof knives are manufactured with exceptionally high quality standards, and the same goes for…
Le Creuset is one of the highest regarded manufacturers of cookware, known for its durability and color variety. As such, they are usually more expensive, and it is important to properly use Le Creuset stoneware with a microwave. If you…
Suppose you are mixing up cake batter for a special occasion and open the cabinet to discover that you don’t have the cake pan your recipe suggests. You may wonder, could I use a loaf pan instead? Can loaf pans…
Built-in knife sharpeners can offer a very convenient cutlery maintenance option to anyone who uses kitchen knives often. With continued use, even the best chef or butcher knives will become dull at some point, and a built-in knife sharpener can…
Are you trying to decide if you have the time and patience to tile and grout your kitchen floor? Several factors affect how long it takes to tile your kitchen. After thorough research, we present those factors, along with times,…
Few kitchen tools have as many uses as the simple spatula. But do you know that there are different kinds of spatulas that specialize in different cooking situations? Some spatulas even have holes in them! We have studied all about…
If you ever have tried to scoop hot soup with a mug or cup, you definitely know the mess that can happen when you don’t have the right utensils for your kitchen. To easily and safely serve hot and cold…
Discovering the correct cookware for the culinary task is an essential part of the cooks’ journey. Using the best cookware option for the recipe sometimes will turn an ordinary dinner into something extra special. If you are a home cook,…
Heating your tortilla before eating is an important step. It creates a more flexible food that is less likely to crack when assembling your dish. Not only that, but a warm corn tortilla actually has more complex flavors. Fortunately, tortilla…
Do you have room in your kitchen for all of your utensils to be stored nicely? So many people are constantly struggling with that exact problem! In this day and age, many different gadgets help make our lives easier when…
Knives can truly enhance your cooking experiences. It is so satisfying to cut into bread with ease. Toasting the piece of bread you sliced yourself perfectly is a real accomplishment. The perfect slice is un-smooshed by the otherwise impending struggle…
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So, you want to bake a pie! Now it’s time to set up the tools. But, maybe you do not have a pie pan anymore, or you need one immediately and buying one is not an option. If that is…
One of the most iconic baked goods in America is unarguably the apple pie. One look might be more traditional than the rest but it can still come in an endless variety of shapes and sizes! Given its popularity, it…
Sharpening knives can be pretty straightforward. Big knife, small knife, you’re likely to have a method of sharpening that works for you. You can sharpen most of your knives the same way but inevitably you need to sharpen your serrated…
KitchenAid mixers are a well-cherished kitchen equipment staple that has graced many home cooks and professionals with their durability and quality craftsmanship. If you are reading this article, you could either attest to the versatility of this mixer, or you…
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It may seem that slicing cheese is easy. You take the knife and cut. Unfortunately, there are so many styles of cheese that a basic kitchen knife won’t always get the job done. If you’ve already started looking for cheese…
Rolling pins come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. They are a basic baking tool, being used for everything from pie crust to rolling pasta dough and pizza crust. Having the right type of rolling pin that is…
Few things are as practical in a kitchen as a cutting board. After all, it provides you with a durable surface, keeps the counter clean, protects your health and even the knife blades. Thus, it might disappoint you to hear…
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Ladles are a kitchen tool like no other. They help serve liquids, most commonly soup. However, do you ever wonder how much a ladle can hold? There must be more ladle-types that can help in serving other dishes, right? Let…
Do you have a garlic press that has been shoved to the back of your kitchen utensil drawer, collecting dust? Have you ever wondered if your garlic press could serve more than one purpose for your culinary endeavors? We’ve researched…
Ramekins are excellent for preparing traditional French cuisine, pre-portioned meals, and snacks. These aesthetically pleasing tiny bowls serve many productive purposes beyond Creme Brulee and holding ingredients. Home cooks and professional chefs can attest to the many ways ramekins are…
When it comes to kitchen tools, there are a lot of unrecognized heroes. These tools do one or more jobs very well and hardly get the recognition they deserve! A great example of this is cutting boards. They’re needed to…
There are many different kinds of coffee brewing machines, and each one will produce a unique drink. If you’re planning on purchasing any kind of coffee maker for home, then caffeine is probably your everyday routine. It’s important to select…
Ramekins are a kitchen staple for any chef or baker. They’re durable, versatile, and can be used at a multitude of skill levels. If you are thinking about using ramekins in your kitchen, you may be wondering- are ramekins non-stick?…
It is Saturday night, you are attending a fancy dinner party, and the host brings out a beautifully arranged cheese board. You notice on the tray or perhaps even at your table setting there is a funny-looking knife with a…
Cheeseboards are the bomb, but can the cutting of fancy cheese dull your knives? Some cheeses are super soft, like brie and other double creme cheeses, some are quite hard. We’ve researched to find out if using knives on cheese…
In terms of durability and aesthetics, wooden boards are a “cut” above the competition. There’s a good reason pro chefs prefer using these traditional boards to prepare their food. However, with the advent of plastic cutting boards, some people have…
Whether it’s for Thanksgiving or Sunday dinner, turkeys are a well-known tradition. While there are many different ways to cook a delicious turkey in this day and age, using a baster is one of the most traditional. However, what happens…
Turkey basters are useful for so much more than cooking a juicy Thanksgiving turkey. For example, you can make pancake art with a baster or separate egg parts. Yet when all the cooking fun is done, how do you remove…
It’s pizza night! Once you have your pizzas prepared, it’s time to bake them. You can use either a pizza tray or stone, but what are the differences? Look no further. We’re here to give you all the details. The…
A very common problem in kitchens is running out of storage. You only have so many drawers, and cooking can demand a surprisingly large amount of tools. So how do you decide which tools deserve your coveted storage space? One…
Ramekins are great for preparing Creme Brulee, French onion soups, molten lava cakes, and preportioned meals. Ramekins are versatile as they are handy for home cooks and professional chefs. But are they safe to use in the broiler? We’ve thoroughly…
One of the unsung heroes in every kitchen is the cutting board. It helps you safely prepare your foods for cooking and snacking while also keeping your countertops safe and knives sharp. However, something that you may be unsure about…