Have you ever heard someone mention their oven “runs hot?” Or have you wondered why the cookies you make at home without even looking at the recipe always burn when you try to bake them at someone else’s house? Yeah. The thermostat on your oven is not always 100% accurate. With an oven thermometer, the temperature inside your appliance doesn’t have to be a mystery. I don’t have one, but …
When I was in college, the blender was a fixture in every dorm room for making frozen cocktails (I was partial to frozen Margaritas). Now that I’m a mom, I’m constantly using a blender for making smoothies for my kids. Whatever stage of life you’re in, a blender is very useful kitchen tool. In addition to mixed drinks and smoothies, I also use my blender for pureed soups, or to …
As you may already know, induction cooktops are fundamentally different to conventional stoves, such as gas or electric ones, which means even the cookware tends to be a little different. If you’ve already checked to see if your current cookware is compatible with induction stoves and found that’s not the case, then it’s time to start browsing for a brand new cookware set. Luckily we’re here to help you with …
Levoit LV-PUR131 Review The Levoit LV-PUR131 air purifier is one of the best option which can tackle medium to large-sized rooms (up to 322 sq. ft.). This purifier uses a three-stage filtration system, which includes a pre-filter, true HEPA filter, and an activated charcoal filter for capturing foul odors or VOCs. It’s got a sleek, white aesthetic with an LED display and touch controls. Pros Can treat up to …
When I have a cough, I reach for a cough drop or lozenge to help me feel a bit more human and less like a growly ogre. I have a few favourites depending on what types of symptoms I’m experiencing. There is a huge variety of cough drops on the market. In this article, I’ll discuss cough drop ingredients and different varieties, and then I’ll make some recommendations based on …
No matter how great a cook you are, you’re still at risk of scalding and burns every time you cook. Lucky for you, pot holders are here to your rescue. Before, I chose a pot holder based on its design—that’s all! As long as it suits my kitchen décor, I buy it. Sadly though, my poor buying decision has led to plenty of burning incidents which I could have prevented …
You will surely agree with me when I say that chopping the ingredients is the most tedious part of cooking. Well, did you know that there is one tool that you can use to make this activity as hassle-free as possible? Yes, they call it the vegetable chopper. But what is the best vegetable chopper? What are the things that you should consider when looking for one? What brands are …
It’s that time of year again- the birds are out and the flowers are blooming, filling the air with the scent of… burning oil and smoke? Wait, what? Oh never-mind, that’s just my dirty oven. With the springtime comes the infamous opportunity for a deep spring cleaning, and your oven should be at the top of you list. Next comes the question of what is the best oven cleaner to …
