Category Kitchen Tools

The Reason Your Dish Broke in the Microwave

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One of the most tragic sounds to ever come from your microwave is the unmistakable snap of your plate breaking when it’s loaded with your eagerly awaited dinner. Let’s face it: You’re hungry, which is why you’re trying to heat…

How to Reheat Pizza in a Cast Iron Pan

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Perhaps one of the best parts of ordering a pizza — or pie as some of us call it — other than taking the first bite is the probability of having leftovers. Maybe you like to chow down on a…

Tips and Tricks for Using a Milk Frother

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Any home barista who wants to make more than just drip coffees should know how to use a milk frother. A milk frother is a common barista tool that aerates milk, creating the foam you’d find on your morning latte or…

Make Ravioli Using a Biscuit Cutter

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Setting out to make ravioli from scratch is no small culinary chore. Thankfully, there are tools in your kitchen to make the process easier. Though you may not think of circular cookie or biscuit cutters when you have pasta on…

Creative Ways to Utilize a French Press Coffee Maker

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Brewing coffee is the obvious use for a French press. It enables complete control over how your coffee turns out and results in the full-bodied flavor that coffee connoisseurs love. However, French presses are capable of much more than that…

Enhance Your Cheese Board with These Tools

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Creating a stunning cheese board is not just about selecting complementary cheeses and delicious accompaniments. It’s also about having the right tools to flawlessly serve the cheeses and easily enjoy them, which is why it’s one of our 12 tips…

Tips for Storing Curry Leaves: The Ultimate Guide

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Spicy and citrusy, fresh curry leaves lend South Asian dishes a fragrant aroma and warming flavor. They have a lifespan of about two weeks when stored in the fridge, which isn’t a problem if you use them regularly to make…

How to Easily Toast and Store-Bought Pita Bread

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Ever found yourself struggling to neatly slice open store-bought pita bread without it tearing or falling apart? If so, there’s a simple solution hiding in your kitchen — the toaster. As it turns out, crisping up your pita holds the…

Why Smithey Cast Iron Has a Copper-Like Appearance

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Every kitchen needs a cast iron skillet. Its versatility makes this favored pan perfect for making a decadent skillet chocolate chip cookie or a savory reverse sear steak. While there are a lot of brands out there to choose from, luxury cast iron…