Category Kitchen Tools

Ranking of Tumbler Brands from Worst to Best

five different insulated tumblers

Whether you’re a coffee drinker, tea enthusiast, or uber matcha enthusiast, we all need a tumbler (or two) in our lives to take our beverage of choice with us throughout our day. Luckily, in the last decade, we’ve been given…

How to Make Dutch Oven Falafel Without Splattering

fried falafel on plate

Homemade falafel is a surprisingly easy cooking project that allows you to customize the flavors in the crunchy chickpea patties to suit your palate. Although some recipes encourage you to bake falafel in the oven, the best way to get…

How to Prepare Beans Quickly Using a Salad Spinner

Person using a salad spinner

If you’re a fan of cooking with dried beans, you know they’re a tastier and budget-friendly option. However, prepping them can sometimes feel like a chore, especially when it comes to cleaning and sorting. Dried beans often contain small stones…

How to Make Crispy Tortellini in an Air Fryer

fried tortellini with tomato sauce

If you’ve ever tried the viral TikTok pasta chip trend, you know that tossing noodles in the air fryer can be a tasty move. When they heat up in your appliance, they’ll get nice and crispy as they morph into chips perfect…

Fast Blender Technique for Cocktail Infusion

jar with a fruit infusion

What makes mixing cocktails so fun is that there are countless ways to make yourself a drink. You can stir, blend, shake and strain, or, as you’ll discover in this article, infuse the ingredients together. Usually, crafting a homemade cocktail…

Remember to Never Leave Knives in the Sink

Person washing a knife

Quick show of hands — who’s guilty of leaving their freshly washed cutlery at the bottom of the sink at least once? Well, you’re not alone! We’ve all done it at some point. While it might seem harmless, this habit…

Knife Trick Eliminates Need for Trivet

Trivet of knives under pot

If you haven’t got a trivet to put your scorching pot on after removing a bubbling stew from the oven, we’ve got a useful tip that you can use in a pinch. Mobilize your cutlery and create a stopgap trivet…

Why You Should Use a Metal Trivet Underneath Your Slow Cooker

close up image of slow cooker with ingredients

Ah, the slow cooker: A culinary hero for busy nights and melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked meals. But even the most loyal devotee might need to realize the potential danger lurking beneath their trusty appliance. We’re talking about heat damage to your countertops. Slow…

How Long Is Parchment Paper Safe to Use in the Oven?

Parchment paper on baking tray

When it comes to baking and cooking, parchment paper is a kitchen staple that helps in everything from baking cookies to roasting vegetables, making it easier to clean up and ensuring food doesn’t stick to trays and pans. However, it’s…