What can I use instead of pie weights when blind baking? Dried beans, lentils, rice grains, popcorn kernels, pasta, and marbles are among the list of possibilities. Do they all work? Which is best? This might depend on what you have on hand and what you’re willing to sacrifice. Here’s what I discovered about pie … Read more
Can you use oil on nonstick pans? This is a question I see often, followed by “what’s the best cooking oil to use”. Here are my tips on this. I cover how best to cook with nonstick, some best oils for cooking + their smoke points, and some frequently asked questions. I’ve compiled the below … Read more
Looking for a pumpkin pie dish? One with a decent capacity? Or, maybe any of the many styles of baking containers? It’s hard to compare them all, but here is a buying guide with a selection to help you find the best bakeware set for your needs, especially for those wanting to do some baking … Read more
Looking to buy the Vremi ceramic nonstick cookware set? Wanting to know the low-down on this product? Here I look at what there is to love about them as well as their downsides. This set is compatible with an induction stovetop. It includes ceramic non stick pots with lids and two ceramic coated frying pans with … Read more
What is ceramic cookware made of? When we talk about ceramic cookware there are two types to mention. One is made of 100% ceramic and the other has a ceramic nonstick coating. Each has a particular process of production. The following looks at both. Ceramic is an inorganic (meaning no carbon) and non-metallic material that constitutes the material … Read more
