The Best Stainless Steel Cookware – Buyer’s Guide and Reviews

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If you are looking for cookware that is extremely durable and long-lasting, rust-resistant, toxin-free, compatible with any burner type, versatile, and moderately priced, stainless steel may be exactly what you want. These attributes make stainless steel one of the most popular choices for high-quality home and professional cookware. We’ll tell you more about the advantages of stainless steel, then recommend several different brands so you can choose the one that …

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Maintain your Blades like a Pro with an Electric Knife Sharpener

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You can spend thousands of dollars on culinary knives, but if your knives are dull, they are no better than the cheapest knives you can buy. It’s important to choose knives carefully (see our picks for the best kitchen knife sets under $200), but maintaining your knives is equally important. In this article, I’ll discuss the basics of sharpening knives and what to look for in an electric sharpener, then …

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Coffee Heaven at Home, Via your Grocery Store

As a coffee lover and a busy mom, I’m so happy that the selection of coffee at the grocery store has become top-notch. The popularity of specialty coffee shops has educated us all about coffee. Gone are the days of tubs of pre-ground coffee that essentially just tints your water brown (although you can still find those tubs). In this article, I’ll discuss some tips for finding and brewing fantastic …

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Style Up your Washing Up with a New Kitchen Faucet

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The faucet in your kitchen probably sees more action than any other feature of the kitchen, so it shouldn’t be an afterthought when designing a new kitchen or renovating an existing one. It’s a functional item, but a beautiful faucet can also have a big impact on the overall aesthetic of the kitchen. So let’s talk faucets! I’ll take a look at some of basic considerations for finding the best …

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Authentic Stir-fries and More with a Carbon Steel Wok

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When I was growing up, my mom frequently made stir-fry dishes—quick, nutritious, one-pot meals. A big wok was a fixture in our kitchen. It was a simple, carbon steel wok they’d bought in New York City’s Chinatown. The wok is a great, versatile cooking tool, useful in any kitchen, even if you don’t make tons of Asian-inspired dishes. In this article, I’ll discuss a bit about wok design and uses …

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Find the Best Cookie Sheets for your Sweet Treats

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My 18 month old can already say “cookie” (well, it sounds more like keh-keh, but we know what he means). Baking cookies is one of my favorite ways to spend quality time with my kids that also results in a tasty treat. Nevertheless, my cookies sheets are terrible! If you’re just now ready to invest in some cookie sheets or need to replace old ones like I do, read on …

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The Best Electric Fillet Knife (for Fishing or your Kitchen!)

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I remember many summers of sitting out on the little lake behind our house with my brother, catching sunny fish with hot dogs on our hooks. Meanwhile, my husband was taking multi-week fishing trips in Northern Canada, catching buckets of fish they’d actually eat. I’m obviously not a serious angler, but I do love to eat freshly caught fish and can see the value of having the right tools for …

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Get Juicy, Tender Meat with a Meat Tenderizer

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My mom still has her old meat tenderizer. A simple wooden tool with a heavy, toothy head and a long, slender handle. It works just fine, except when the head flies off on your backswing and wreaks havoc in the kitchen! She’s overdue for an upgrade. From heavy mallot-type tenderizers to more complex contraptions that create a series of small punctures in the meat, the there are many great options …

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