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
Sometimes when you’re cooking with a cast iron pan, do you get black specks appearing in your food? Or… a dark residue on the cloth when wiping the pan after cleaning. What’s that black stuff coming off my cast iron pan and should I be worried? Here’s what to know and how to avoid getting … Read more
Most people look forward to getting a rice cooker because it means effortless, fluffy, perfectly cooked rice. But, it mightn’t work out how you expect. If you find your rice cooker burns rice, i.e. it is burning a layer of rice at the bottom of the pot, here are some reasons and a list of … Read more
Some say that ceramic kettles add matchless appeal to the kitchen. There appears to be much to gain when considering an upgrade to a ceramic electric kettle. But are ceramic kettles safe? Here I look at what you need to know most about electric ceramic kettles, including the pros and cons of using them. Compared … Read more
I noticed something the other day when I was at a cook-off with slow cookers. I realized that some slow cookers come with a hole in the lid, and some do not. I could not help but wonder, should slow cookers have a hole in the lid? I did some research and found the answer … Read more
Ceramic pots have been around for many years and are a great tool to have in the kitchen if you know how to use them properly. Knowing what type of pots are safe to use or can work on a stovetop can create uncertainty. If the back of the pot isn’t labeled ‘stovetop safe’, you … Read more
