Nothing beats the lovely aroma of a good home cooked meal cooking away in your oven or on your stovetop. If you’re about to renovate your kitchen or maybe you’re building your new dream home, it’s important to deck your kitchen out with built in kitchen appliances you know you can trust. The kitchen is the…
Has your microwave suddenly started sparking and giving off a burning smell? This happened to me the other day. Completely out of the blue. I was melting some butter in a microwave safe bowl. No metal or foil present, nothing that should have caused any problems but then I heard the buzzing, sparking sound that happens…
It would be very rare to find a kitchen these days that did not include a microwave oven. Whether it’s used just for reheating cold food or maybe to defrost meat before cooking, there’s no doubt that, since it’s introduction to our kitchens back in the 1980’s, the microwave oven is a well used piece…
Cappuccino, latte or espresso, if you’re a coffee lover, you no doubt have a favorite type. But have you ever tried brewing your own coffee at home? There are different ways to do this and each will change the natural taste of the coffee. In order to make espresso, the water is steamed, when brewed…
There’s no doubt about it, microwave ovens can get pretty dirty sometimes. All it takes is one poorly covered dish and suddenly the inside of your microwave is covered in food splatter! The best way to prevent this is to always cover your food before heating, with a lid, plastic wrap or a microwave safe…
If you are new to the world of coffee making, it is likely that you are unaware of the core differences between milk frothing and steaming. Some of you might even think that after all it is just milk, does it even make a difference how it is used in a cup of Joe? The answer…
We all spend a lot of time in our kitchens. Whether cooking for one or for a whole family, the process of preparing and cooking food is a part of our everyday lives, so we might as well make the process a fun and enjoyable one. No one wants to “slave over a hot stove” if…
The notion of a beautiful kitchen these days is all about having hundreds of utensils and appliances with an enormous area that fits at least 10 people. While this would be more than ideal, it doesn’t really mean that a small kitchen can’t be beautiful too. In fact, it’s more about organization and order than about space…
Do you want to be able to cook seamlessly without the issue of acrid vapors clouding your kitchen? Look no further! What you need is a range hood. Herein, I can help you choose the best under cabinet range hood, the one that’s perfect for you. You will no longer have to endure the heat of the kitchen…
Knives are probably the most crucial utensil to have in your kitchen. You can prepare practically any food with them – from chopping vegetables for a salad, cutting fruits for a smoothie, slicing bread to make a sandwich, butchering meat, or opening an oyster before eating it. Knives are so useful and versatile I doubt any…