Category Kitchen Tools

Tips for Cooking on a Gas Stove

Pot boiling on gas stove

The gas stove has been a kitchen staple for decades. Traditionally preferred over electric stoves by home cooks and professional chefs alike, gas stoves immediately conjure the image of a well-cooked meal. This essential kitchen appliance uses gas, commonly natural…

Blender Hack: Making Cake Batter Just Got Easier

chocolate cake with glaze

The most laborious part of baking a cake involves stirring the batter to ensure the ingredients are evenly mixed and that the lumps have been smoothed out. But did you know it’s possible to skip this step entirely? Just like…

Beignet Dough Gets the Pizza Wheel Treatment

Beignets on a plate

Simple but scrumptious, a serving of hot and fluffy homemade beignets always hits the spot. To make your next batch even more of a success, use a pizza wheel to effortlessly cut through the dough. This technique results in flawlessly uniform…

Weekly Cleaning Cycle for Nespresso

Nespresso machine

Regular cleaning of any coffee brewer is essential to maintain its performance, prolong its lifespan, and ensure that every cup of coffee brewed is of the highest quality. This is especially true for a Nespresso machine — the trusty coffee…

Chopsticks Transform into Improvised Cooling Rack

Custard tarts on chopstick cooling rack

Place hot cookies and pies directly onto a plate or counter and you’ll get moist bases that turn soggy with condensation. A cooling rack does a fantastic job of solving this issue by allowing cooler air to circulate around baked…

Trick for Using Plastic Wrap: A Step-by-Step Guide

Salad covered with plastic wrap

Plastic wrap can be both a blessing and a curse. In theory, it can seal and secure any dish, bowl, or tray of leftovers with ease. However, it isn’t always this straightforward. You might tear a wonky sheet. Sometimes your…

Keep Sous Vide Bags Submerged with This Clever Trick

A sous vide cooker with floating packets

If you have experimented with your sous vide machine long enough, you’ve encountered the occasional sealed bag of food that does not want to stay under the water properly. Whether it’s due to a pocket of air trapped in the…

Is Vintage Pyrex Safe to Use?

vintage pyrex dish with roasted vetgetables

Vintage Pyrex cookware has been a beloved kitchen staple for decades, known for its durability and timeless appeal. However, concerns have arisen over the years about the safety of using Pyrex in the oven, with stories of glassware unexpectedly shattering. So, is…

Insulated Tumbler: Why You Should Pre-Chill Before Use

Pastel-colored tumblers on beige background

Whether you’re at home or on the move, an insulated tumbler is always a good thing to have with you. Able to keep drinks icy cold (or even piping hot) for hours on end, these speciality cups owe their success…