I've created these articles to help you maintain your kitchen items at their best for longer. You'll find how-to articles and answers to frequently asked questions including how to care for, store, and use them, about their safety, and other tips and hints on improving performance.
Tips and tricks on cookware and about preparing or storing food for healthy meals
A cast iron skillet is highly versatile when it comes to cooking. But are there some foods you shouldn’t cook in cast iron? Here I look at ones that can cause problems plus how you can get around the issue. Foods that interact with cast iron Cast iron cookware is made of iron and this … Read more
Do you find your enameled cast iron pots and pans have discolored? They perform fine but they look a tad unsightly. Here’s how to clean enameled cast iron cookware and options on how to remove the staining. Why does enameled cast iron stain? The enamel surface of enameled cast iron wears and dulls with use … Read more
Are you wanting to reduce the amount of fat you use in cooking? Dry heat cooking often depends on fat or oil to cook the food. Here I go over the methods that require little to no added fat or oil as well as the best kitchen appliance or cookware suited for these. What is … Read more
Have you ever found a recipe with different measuring units to those you know? It can ruin a good cooking experience. But if you have a quick reference handy in the kitchen you’re smiling. Here’s my free cheat sheet… If you scroll to the bottom of this page you’ll find my printable cooking conversion chart … Read more
How to clean a mug with tea stains? The easiest way to keep ceramic cups and mugs sparkling (removing tea or coffee stains) is to put them through the dishwasher. But the dishwasher can be harsh and it’s not the safest way to wash embellished mugs or cups. Safe options include salt, baking soda, and … Read more
