Kitchens

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There are few things as cozy as sitting in front of a wood stove with a blanket around your shoulders and a cup of hot chocolate in your hands. Wood stoves are really popular and it’s easy to see why—they’re attractive and bring a fantastic atmosphere into the home. But just how do wood stoves …

Quicklist: Types of Kitchen Knives Boning Knife Bread Knife Butter Knife Carving Knife Cheese Knife Chef’s Knife Clam Knife Cleaver Deli Knife Dessert Knife Devein Knife Diner Knife Fillet Knife Frozen Food Knife Granton Edge Knife Grapefruit Knife Jamonero Knife Oyster Knife Paring Knife Peeling Knife Santoku Knife Steak Knife Tomato Slicing Knife Dao Bao …

If you have recently received an InstantPot, or if you have had one of these pressure cookers for a while but are just looking for something new to make with it, you may want some help from a few accessories. Accessories are made by a wide variety of manufacturers, and it can be difficult to …

You’ve experienced freezer burn. You open your freezer, and pull out your favorite food. You are disappointed to discover that it looks much different than it did when you put it in.  Perhaps it’s covered in ice crystals, or the color of the food has changed. Perhaps you consider throwing it out, or perhaps you …

Kitchen cabinet accessories are only limited to our imagination and range from recycling bin roll-out to hidden wine racks, utensil storage, and more.  If you’re like me, an organized cabinet means peace of mind and greater functionality. Everything is in its rightful place and there’s no clutter. Also, accessories below me to know where everything …

In appearance, freezer paper is similar to parchment paper, but closer inspection reveals a polyethylene covering on one side. Freezer paper is perfect for freezing food, especially meats, because of its coating, preventing frost buildup and freezer burn. Paper is crucial in all phases of the food service industry, from transporting to storing and presenting …

The oven rack is such an important part of your cooking process, but it’s often, if not always, overlooked. Using an oven rack the right way can make or break your dish.  Think about it this way: you’re going to bake a pizza. Do you put it on the top rack of the oven? Of …

For years, I had a horrible habit of grabbing the nearest kitchen towel when it was time to remove something from the oven. I must admit that method resulted in a few mishaps, including mild burns.   I finally decided it was time to buy oven gloves. However, it wasn’t as simple as I expected it …

A bowl, a bowl, what is a bowl? It’s a container that contains food, right?  Why is there all this fascination with food bowls anyways? You may have noted that many restaurants serving all types of cuisine have even started serving their main dishes in a bowl. From breakfast to dinner and every snack in …

“How should you store your cutting boards? The practical way is in a cabinet with a cabinet organizer. But the intentional way is on the counter as part of your kitchen decor.” As a busy mom, I often use my cutting board several times a day. Whether I’m chopping vegetables for dinner or making sandwiches …

If you have been in your kitchen chopping vegetables or cutting into cooked meat and found that your flimsy cutting board was not working for you, it may be time to look for a butcher board.  A butcher board can provide many benefits but also requires some care to ensure it lasts as long as …

Most of us spend the majority of our time at home in our kitchen. As a result, we want our kitchens to be stylish, comfortable, and welcoming. Therefore, it is essential that not one detail is overlooked when designing and decorating our kitchens. This includes the kitchen cabinet hardware. There are countless options available when …

 I’ve used a lot of cutting boards in my time as a home cook and as a pizza store manager and delivery driver. I’ve used plastic and wood cutting boards as well as stainless steel work tables. I understand there are glass and marble cutting boards, too, and I would love to see a marble …

Glass cutting boards are aesthetically beautiful, but are they just style over substance? While they look more appealing than wood or plastic cutting boards, unfortunately, looks are all they have. Glass cutting boards will dull and roll knife edges, are slippery, and could potentially break. Keep reading, and I’ll explain why glass cutting boards are …

“People who love to eat are always the best people.” said celebrity chef Julia Child. She also said “You’re alone in the kitchen.” She was encouraging and forgiving of people who made small mistakes while cooking. However, there are some mistakes in the kitchen you should never make. One is cross contamination. This is the …

Plastic cutting boards have fewer food safety concerns than wooden ones, but they can be more prone to slipping. That means that while they can be the best choice for safe food handling, they might not be the safest choice for new chefs. For most of human history, people used wooden boards as a cutting …

We all know how important it is to have a cutting board in the kitchen. But what about its heat resistance? Can we use a cutting board to chop cooked food or even place hot pans on it without damaging it? The answer’s not so simple. I tell my audience when we’re discussing which cutting …

I used to work at pizza companies many years ago, and there were marked differences between them. Two companies took the food out of the oven, slipped it into the box, and then cut it. The third took it out of the oven, cut it on a wood cutting board, and then slid it into …

As an avid cook, I often get asked about the best way to care for cutting boards. And while there are a few different schools of thought on the matter, I think the most important thing is to keep them clean and well-maintained. One common question I get is whether food can stain your cutting …

Choosing hardware for your kitchen cabinets is not as easy a task as one might think. The hardware in your kitchen references any knobs or pulls you have on your kitchen cabinets and drawers throughout. How you want your kitchen to appear in style and functionality is at the core of your decision-making. Depending on …