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It may seem like a simple thing, but the world of kitchen knives is vast. This is because once you get past the basics of cooking, you’ll find the style and quality of your knives is quite important. Some ingredients must be sliced nice and thin, for example. Accuracy and efficiency are also vital when …
Whether you’re an avid cooker or have mastered just a few basic recipes, everyone spends some time in the kitchen at some point or another. Even if you’re just cooking basic meals for yourself or your family, the quality of your cookware and dinnerware matters. This is crucial, as certain brands of cookware can actually …
Dinnerware is an interesting thing that goes back quite a way. Even hundreds of years ago, people loved to serve and host, and with that came an expectation of presentation. A good set of china was not uncommon to see and is still kept as an heirloom in many families. Even if you’re not seeing …
Some like their water fizzy. On a particularly hot day, nothing can be more refreshing than the crisp taste of carbonated water washing down your throat. Throw in some flavors and it’s a healthy alternative to sugary, soda drinks that have long been a cause of America’s obesity problem. But sparkling water can be an …
When you’re on the road on long-haul, and you can’t afford to stop every now and then for a food break, it’s best to have a portable refrigerator with you. You can keep your drinks or food cold in the fridge so that you can have them within easy reach while driving. Portable fridges are …
Come summertime, slushies are a great way to ward off the humid heat. Nothing beats slurping down some ice-cold fruity goodness while lounging on a porch. A slushie is basically a drink made from flavored ice. Commercially made ones, like those found in 7-Eleven and ICEE, are made from shaved ice and sugar water. Consumed …
If you’re a discriminating shopper who only wants the best for your family, chances are you’re choosy about the meats that you buy from the supermarket. That can be a bit of a problem especially when you’re looking for ground meat for your favorite meatloaf family recipe. That’s because store-bought minced meat is usually a …
Popcorn fans know that there’s no better tasting popcorn than popcorn that’s made with a hand crank popcorn popper. That’s because the tool uses oil to pop the kernels into their crispy and puffy state. And depending on what kind you use (some recommend coconut oil, others walnut), the oil is a key element in …
Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced bartender, a cocktail shaker set is essential in making the best cocktails for any occasion. That’s because one needs a shaker to properly mix the ingredients of any drink that has two or more elements. And by proper mixing, I mean shaking it, not stirring. According to mixologists, …
In recent years, cold brewed coffee has become popular in coffee shops and it’s not just because it’s a trendy drink. People love it because it’s more flavorful than the usual hot brewed coffee. It’s a sweeter, milder-tasting coffee that’s low on acidity and bitterness. And it doesn’t go stale very easily. That’s because the …
Spices make good food taste better. They enhance food flavor and palatability. And they also come with nutritional benefits that make them a healthy addition to any recipe, including pork, beef, and vegetable soup. But you know what the secret is to using them properly? It’s using them freshly ground. That’s because you can get …
In a modern kitchen, an ice crusher is a convenient tool to have especially when you need crushed ice quickly for your margarita. It quickly crushes ice cubes effortlessly so that you can restaurant-quality cocktail ice whenever you need it. How fast it produces crushed ice will depend though on what kind of ice crusher …
For coffee shop regulars, part of the pleasure of having milk froth on top of their espresso drink is the fact that it’s a great medium for latte art. Whether it’s a simple heart shape emoticon or a complex free-form image of an animal, it’s a great visual complement to indicate that the drink has …
Not all meat cuts are equal. Some of them can be tough, like a flank or a skirt steak, or tender, like a tenderloin cut. A lot of it has to do with the presence of connective tissue in the muscle. If the muscle isn’t weight-bearing or it doesn’t get enough exercise, there’s less connective …
When it comes to history, no spice has ever made such an impact as a peppercorn. The search for it has spurred global navigation and colonization. And there was even a time when it was worth its weight in gold and was used as legit currency. Today, it’s been called one of the world’s most …
Anyone who grew up in their granny’s kitchen will be familiar with a hand crank egg beater. It’s a classic, old-school tool that’s used not only for beating eggs but also for whipping cream, along with mixing cake and pancake batter. Also known as a rotary egg beater, it’s basically a metal hand tool that …
Think what you will of hand crank chargers, but they’re still a reliable option when it comes to providing backup power during emergencies, camping, or when you find yourself needing just that one power bar to send out an important call. It used to be that they were used primarily to power flashlights in the …
Freshly ground flour is more nutritious and flavorful than anything from the store. Unlike commercial white flour which is made from the endosperm, freshly ground flour can contain all the nutrients and fibers of the bran and germ. This is why some households would prefer grinding their own flour. But on the practical side, doing …
Any coffee connoisseur will quickly tell you that great-tasting coffee can only be had if you use freshly ground coffee beans. That’s why a coffee grinder is probably the most important thing to have, next to a brewer of course, for anyone in constant need of a caffeine fix. Like any gadget on the market, …
Who doesn’t do juicing these days? It used to be a diet fad a few years ago but now, with everyone trying to eat more healthily, it’s actually a practical and easy way of adding more nutrition to one’s daily diet. Oh, and you can use fruit and vegetable juice in cocktails too. These reasons …
If you’ve ever used a blender to mix drinks and make a margarita, you’ll find out sooner that they don’t just taste the way margaritas do when they’re prepared in a restaurant. It’s either that the ice is too chunky or the texture isn’t smooth. And if you’re using a pre-mix, the cocktail might be …
Freezer units tend to be space hoggers because they’re generally bulky and need their own floor space. That’s why they won’t fit in tiny kitchens. Which is going to be a problem if you like having ice cubes like most American households. Good thing there are small ice makers. These are portable units that make …
Nothing cools a drink faster than dumping crushed ice into it. That’s because, unlike an ice cube, there’s more surface area for the liquid to be in contact with. But that’s not the only benefit. When making fruit cocktails, crushed ice is preferred because it melts quickly. The melt water mellows the alcohol content and …
Dishwashers can be broadly categorized into standalone or integrated appliances. If you’re looking for a family-friendly machine, a standalone dishwasher is a perfect thing to have because it can be placed anywhere in the kitchen without requiring complicated assembly. Standalone types can either come full-sized, slimline or compact. For practical purposes, a full-sized one is …
