Nerdy Stuff In The Kitchen
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It used to be that a convection oven was seen as a fancy appliance that only lucky people owned. Now, more and more of us are able to appreciate the versatility and efficiency that a good convection oven offers. To be frank, most of us now consider a convection oven a necessity, not … Read more
If you love cooking at home, slow cookers, also known as crockpots, are essential. They are best in helping you make delicious food with minimal preparation —fewer hours to spend in the kitchen! They cook your food even when it’s unattended for long periods. You may ask, how does that even work? Slow cookers … Read more
In looking for the best cheap juicer for celery, we wanted to focus on which one will give the most value for money. We usually look for the product which gives the best performance among its class. This time, we wanted to present something that will be appreciated by people for whom budget is … Read more
Rice is one of the most common and versatile staple foods across the globe today. And while it’s easy to incorporate it into any dish, jasmine rice can be tricky to prepare. Not enough or excess water can yield burned or mushy rice. My pick? The Cuckoo Rice Cooker from Amazon. Fast, versatile and easy … Read more
Pizzelle makers can be easy and fun to use in your kitchen and many of them are reasonably priced. There are so many out there to choose from. And most of them can be used to make more than just pizzelles. A lot of pizzelle makers can make different types of cookies, crepes, waffles, and … Read more
It’s hard to get the kids to have fun without using some sort of electronic screen. What about trying some new but old-fashioned fun with them? As a kid, one of my favorite things to do was to make snow cones with my family in my backyard. Keeping the little ones entertained while spending lots … Read more
Your KitchenAid mixer makes delicious treats for your familyKitchenAid mixers have been in kitchens for decades, used for many purposes: pulling chicken and pork, mixing meatballs, and blending sweet and savory ingredients. Most often, however, these wonderful gadgets are used to mix dough and batter to make delicious sweet treats. Unfortunately, sometimes the mixer and … Read more
Air fryers have become a very popular trend lately. Even my family bought one after hearing all the hype, and we were not disappointed. It can make enough for my family of three, which got me thinking: what about big families? Surely there would have to be bigger fryers, and there are many on … Read more
7 Best Coffee Makers For Senior Citizens – Independence For Those With Dementia Every three seconds, somebody gets diagnosed with dementia. Dementia is a serious illness that affects the lives of millions of people every year. This makes certain everyday activities a lot more difficult. Everyday things can become dangerous. It’s important to find easy … Read more
Some of us are bound to small living spaces. Due to space constraints, those of us living in condominiums, apartments or even dorm rooms may not have the luxury of owning an oven. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to deny yourself freshly baked croissants or homemade bruschetta. Like a toaster, … Read more
We all have a few kitchen appliances that we believe are only made to serve one purpose and hence, they remain underutilized. A rice cooker is one of them. In addition to helping you cook the perfect rice, every time, the electrical pot can be used to prepare a wide variety of foods that can … Read more
Are you in the mood to have fancy food? Well, the fanciest food at the top of my head would be rotisserie chicken. This tender, succulent chicken can be paired with your favorite sides and tastes absolutely delicious. The best part is that there is no need to get out of your home or order … Read more
It is safe to say that rice is one of the most eaten foods all around the world. Whether it is plain white rice, egg fried rice, or sautéed rice, this star ingredient is always a safe resort. However, cooking rice to perfection can be a difficult task, especially when you do not have the … Read more
Whether you are moving out of your home or getting your kitchen renovated, if you are a university student or an individual that is always on the go, a portable electric stove can be the ultimate saving grace. With everything all over the place, all you will have to do with this kitchen appliance is … Read more
There was a time when, if you wanted to have a latte or a cappuccino with a layer of froth at the top, you would have to go to a barista or spend several hundred dollars on an espresso machine. In a hurry? I recommend the Secura Automatic Milk Frother. Thankfully, this is no … Read more
Having a small kitchen can be a pain sometimes. And juicers can be giant, space-guzzlers. You can check out my favorite juicer for a small kitchen here at Amazon. Anyway… You live a healthy lifestyle and your juicer is likely one of the centerpieces of your small kitchen. And that’s the conundrum. The square footage … Read more
Mushrooms (which are considered a superfoods) are one of the most health beneficial foods known to humankind. They are low in carbohydrates, high in fiber, and a great source of vitamins. They also contain generous levels of niacin, which is an ingredient in medicines that help to lower cholesterol. Plus, mushrooms add complex flavors to … Read more
Who doesn’t love having burgers on the grill? The grill lines from the grates, the flavor that the charcoal and hickory chips infuse into the meat. It is no secret that hamburgers on the grill are simply better than any other burger. Need to know NOW? I picked the Hamilton Beach Indoor Searing … Read more
As home chefs, we all need herbs and spices. But you can’t always buy your favorite herbs and spices year-round. Why is that you ask? When the weather changes, certain foods are no longer in season. One of 2 things will happen. That product will either no longer be available or the scarcity will … Read more
When your conventional stove top does not have enough cooking area to feed a house full of dinner guests, there are a few kitchen appliances that will give you some much needed real estate. Today, the appliance we will talk about is the electric skillet. TLDR? I like the Presto Skillet best at Amazon. What … Read more
There are times when you want to have some grilled chicken but aren’t able to make it to the grill. Maybe it’s the weather, or maybe you don’t have enough charcoal or propane (depending on the fuel your grill uses). It could just be that you don’t want to fire up the entire … Read more
Every serious beer drinker knows that warm beer is absolutely unacceptable. If you were unaware before, then you simply haven’t been paying attention. Icy cold temperatures are a must when it comes to your brew. We all want our beer to be cold (and I mean REALLY cold), and there is only one way … Read more
If you backpack (and I’m assuming you do since you’re reading this article) then you understand how difficult it is to find backpacking food that you actually want to eat. That’s what a dehydrator’s for! I like the STX Dehydrator best. Sure, you could just fill your backpack with Hostess cakes and Snicker bars. … Read more
If you want to live a healthy life, it all starts out with the food that you put into your body. You can’t just exercise and burn calories, then go back home and stuff your face with junk all night. Want to know right now? I like the Omega Heavy Duty Juicer at Amazon. … Read more
Oh, dorm life. College is a whole new world of managing time and money, a new social scene, and balancing all of this while diving head first into your academic career. As exciting as this new life sounds, these many upcoming changes can be stressful on a new student. This stress can turn a … Read more
The kitchen and its radio are synonymous. Breakfast is incomplete on a Sunday without your favorite radio show. Cooking on a weekday is way more enjoyable with the background hum of the afternoon news. It fuels conversation over dinner and provides your day with some food for thought. It’s an essential, and it has been … Read more
Toasted, warm bread encircling soft melted mozzarella, a tang of pesto and a smooth, salty piece of prosciutto. Yummy is an understatement! Check out my favorite commercial panini press at Amazon. All of these ingredients are enveloped in the slight air of sophistication. And come with a name foreign enough to be steps … Read more
Moving away from your parents to boarding school or a college dorm room is exciting until you realize you have to cook your own meals. Most of us know what it’s like to quickly fix up some supper before sitting down to cram a whole semester’s worth of information into your brain before … Read more
Tea is an essential beverage in countries around the world. From ancient to modern times, from one continent to the next, tea is prized for its stimulating, soothing, or just plain delicious and aromatic qualities. In a hurry? I like the Secura Double Wall Electric Kettle at Amazon. We all have probably seen one of … Read more
If you’re looking to invest in your own and your family’s health, a whole house water filtration and softener system can make a big difference. Filtered water is free of common contaminants like fluoride and chlorine. Soft water is free of magnesium and calcium — the white buildup that tends to gather on … Read more
There are toaster ovens for toast, and then there are toaster ovens for baking. I love to bake, but I share an equal aversion to preparing my kitchen to bake. It gets pretty bad. You can fire up a toaster oven quicker than a full size 350 degree oven. Want the best? I like the … Read more
If you’re really trying to step up your java game, why not try your hand at latte art? Latte art involves using foamed, warm milk to create beautiful designs in the top of your coffee by pouring it in carefully and deliberately. Impress your family and friends by practicing at home with your very … Read more
Hand blenders are great appliances to have in your kitchen. When you make a lot of soup, they give you a perfectly creamy texture every time. You get the power of a standalone blender in the palm of your hand, giving you more control and speedier results. The clean-up is also much easier … Read more
Both the electric meat slicer and the deli sandwich became popular in the early 20th century. A Dutch butcher, Wilhelmus Adrianus van Berkel, opened the world’s first meat slicer factory in 1898. Cut to the chase… I like the Beswood at Amazon. The Rotterdam facility cranked out almost 3,000 slicers before 1909, when Berkel opened … Read more
Ice is the most basic need for almost any drink that you enjoy. It takes your drink from moderately cold to frigid temperatures almost immediately, and it keeps your beverage cooler for longer. My choice? Sunpentown ice maker at Amazon. Unfortunately, the only times that we realize how important ice is to our drinking experience is … Read more
College can be some of the best years of our lives. We get to meet different types of people from different areas of the world, make our own class schedules, spend hours with friends, and go to school sporting events. But the inarguable fact is, the best part of college is being able … Read more
Peeling potatoes can be a monotonous and boring task. It takes forever, and I can almost never find the potato peeler after I set it down somewhere. Plus, it causes a mess in the kitchen, and I already have enough to clean after cooking. My favorite: Eleoption Peeler. Here at Amazon But have you heard … Read more
Smoothies are all the rage these days, and it’s easy to see why with our health-obsessed, nonstop culture. A smoothie is the perfect solution to the age-old dilemma of wanting to consume something healthy, but not having a lot of time to prepare that healthy option. Best ever? I like the Oster Counterforms Blender. … Read more
So what exactly is a milk frother and why do you want/need one? And what’s the difference between normal and almond milk? Stay with me for a little while and you’ll be an almond milk frother expert (if that’s even a thing) or at least you’ll go to sleep tonight knowing what all these words … Read more
Whether you’re fighting off a cold or just want a warm healthy boost to your day, bone broth is great for your health. Bone broth is made by cooking bones and some meat in water for a long period of time. A slow cooker is the best option for cooking the most delicious bowl of … Read more
Everyone loves a good margarita. Whether you’re hosting a fiesta or just looking for a drink to spice up your weekend, having a margarita machine at home is fun for all occasions. Skip the bar or restaurant and enjoy your drinks in the comfort of your home with the perfect margarita machine for your house. … Read more
Football season is finally back! Now that America’s favorite pastime is upon us once again, we need to start getting our man caves together. There are deals for some beautiful new big screen televisions, restaurants have their own college football Saturday and NFL Sunday specials going on, and heck, we even see charcoal companies taking … Read more
According to a recent survey by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 40% of adults in the United States do not drink enough water. See my favorite water carbonator for sparkling water at Amazon. For the average adult male, the Institute of Medicine recommends about a gallon. That’s roughly … Read more
Maybe you have an unlimited meal plan from the dining hall. Maybe you’re on your own for meals while at school. Either way, a mini fridge for your dorm is a great call. Looking for the answer? I like the RCA Mini Fridge. You can get it at Amazon. They hold snacks and … Read more
Toaster ovens are an invaluable tool in the kitchen these days. If you have tight living quarters, like dorm rooms or you are in the military and live in the barracks, then toaster ovens can be your best friend. Can you find a good oven for ? I found three… read on for my recommendations. … Read more
Toaster ovens are great kitchen tools because they allow you to cook a variety of foods with much more energy efficient than conventional ovens. I’m a fan: The Mueller Austria Toaster Oven with a 30 minute timer from Amazon. Toaster ovens also allow you to cook food in different ways with settings and options like … Read more
Electric tea kettles are great. They generally heat up faster than a stove top kettle and don’t require that you have an entire stove to do it. This makes them great for the office if yours doesn’t have a kitchen. And the winner is…Aicok Stainless Steel Electric Kettle at Amazon. They are much … Read more
For quality deli meat without a trip to the deli counter, get a home meat slicer. They quickly pay themselves off with all the money you save not buying sliced meat and cheese from the deli. So what’s the best meat slicer? I like the Chef’s Choice Premium Electric Slicer. See it at Amazon. While … Read more
You can use a toaster oven for almost anything, from reheating a slice of pizza, to cooking a broiled chicken. The best of the best: The Oster Large Capacity Convection Toaster Oven. Get yours at Amazon. They’re simple, easy and fun to use so you might expect the prices to be really expensive, but … Read more
Let’s start with the basics: Sausage stuffers are machines that hold sausage casings in place while slowly forcing the sausage meat into the casing. Question is: Do you need one? If you plan on making sausage at home, you do. The quick version: I like Weston Manual Vertical Sausage Stuffer at Amazon. The problem is, … Read more
Taking care of our aging parents or other family members can be a challenge. And it becomes increasingly more difficult when we have to face dementia and other age-related illnesses. Since memory loss and decline in overall mental ability are key symptoms of dementia, many kitchen appliances could become a safety issue. As … Read more
Electric woks are handy cooking tools for making delicious dishes outside the kitchen (or inside). Although woks originated in Asia and people typically associate them with Asian dishes, there are many other ways you can use an electric wok. You can make all kinds of dishes, from stir fry to breakfast, and woks are … Read more
Rice is one of the most common and versatile staple foods across the globe today. And while it’s easy to incorporate it into any dish, jasmine rice can be tricky to prepare. Not enough or excess water can yield burned or mushy rice. My pick? The Cuckoo Rice Cooker from Amazon. Fast, versatile and easy … Read more
There is nothing more comforting than a thick and hearty, homemade soup. It’s quick and easy to make and always hits the spot. The verdict? Breville Control Grip Immersion blender. Small but powerful. Blends 42 ounces of soup! See it on Amazon. But as much as I love eating soup, sometimes I just don’t … Read more
If you’re like me, beef jerky is your go-to snack for hikes, hunting trips, camping, and long road trips. It tastes amazing, is high in protein and best of all, is a lightweight, nutrient-dense snack that will give you the fuel you need for all the energy you will exert during these activities. The problem is beef … Read more
When you have big group of people to feed and need more than the four burners on your stove, a hot plate can be a great way to keep your sauce warm or your casserole piping hot. Switching out pots can be a real hassle, and the area beside your stove can get cluttered … Read more
What’s all the commotion about protein shakes? Everywhere you go you’ll see some giant of a man chugging down Muscle Milk or a similar product. What is this relatively new craze all about? What’s in these protein shakes? What does the word “swole” mean? If you’re like me and you’re excited about adding these … Read more
It’s movie night. You’ve slipped on your comfiest pajamas, picked your favorite DVD, and curled up with your warmest blanket. Except there’s one thing missing, the popcorn. No movie night is complete without popcorn, and being able to pop your own popcorn right in your home theater is an essential part of the perfect night … Read more
Finding a mixer that meets your needs can be challenging. Often, stand mixers take up more space than they’re worth. The other alternative, mixing things by hand, takes far too much time and effort. A hand mixer, on the other…hand, takes up little space or time! Far out! Here’s my favorite hand mixer on … Read more
On a hot summer’s day, there’s no better way to cool down than by enjoying a delicious frozen treat. While some may head to the ice cream shop or chase down the neighborhood ice cream truck, there’s a new treat in town that’s perfect for those sunny summer days: the best snow cone. There is … Read more