Food preservation and storage had been around for quite some time now. It came hand-in-hand with agriculture and domestication of animals as the important factors at the start of our civilization. It enabled humans to leave the nomadic way of life and just stay in one place. We are no longer bound by the need …
About a week ago I reached into my fridge for a can of La Croix which was stuffed way in the back corner. I snaked my hand through jars, milk jugs and random food items and finally got my fingers on the can. As I was pulling it out, my 4-year-old came running into the …
Podcast Version When you’re renting an apartment in the continental US, you’re usually provided with a fridge. Most states require landlords to furnish them to tenants. But you might be in for a rude awakening if you’re moving outside the US, with Germany and Japan coming to mind: even if you’re a renter, you’re on …
I thought I knew all I needed to know about the best commercial refrigerators when I set out to research this epic refrigerator guide, but wow, was I ever surprised about all the different styles, features and finishes. The grand total came up to 28 different types of refrigerators, which is about double what I …
While some homes build wine cellars, other wine loving homeowners include wine storage in their kitchen. There are 2 main types of in-kitchen wine storage options. The first is room-temperature wine racks which can built into cabinetry, the wall, the island or a stand-alone wine rack on the counter. The other is for chilling wine …
Found in many luxury kitchens, expensive refrigerators do not just add glimmer and style but also equally luxurious ways of keeping a bottle of milk cold. Interestingly, some of the most expensive refrigerators have French doors or armoire style. Some are customized, offer plenty of storage and have added features to ensure that the meat, fruits, and …
The refrigerator is so much a part of the American households that 15 percent of these homes own at least two. The U.S. sells over eight million refrigerators a year of which an estimated 70 percent are a top mount. An estimated one-quarter are side-by-side refrigerators while the least sold (less than five percent) are …
What to Look for in a Kegerator When trying to choose a kegerator, you have an almost unlimited supply of options. So how do you know what to look for to ensure you make the right decision? 1. You need to decide how you are going to use your kegerator. Will it be a freestanding …
The benefits of owning a small wine refrigerator or wine cooler are best appreciated by those who know and love wine. It allows you to maintain the ideal temperatures for storing your wine so that it will develop into the best possible product. Wines are fussy. Stable temperatures and humidity levels are crucial. A wine …