Can ceramic knives be sharpened? Ceramic knives stay sharper for longer than conventional knives. But what do you do when they eventually dull or chip? Here’s how to sharpen ceramic knives at home, including the type of sharpener you need, and other options, like services for sharpening ceramic knives. In a hurry? Check out this powdered ceramic … Read more
Do you have a pot, pan, or utensils that are starting to show signs of rust? The question is: should you throw them out or can you redeem them? Here I look at the cause of rusty pots and kitchen pieces, and what to do. Why do pots and pans rust? (Or other kitchen gear … 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
Wondering…can you put a nonstick pan in the oven (or any other stovetop pot or pan for that matter)? For starters, the type of handle (and then the lid) will determine whether a pot, pan, or skillet can be used in the oven for roasting or baking, i.e., at high oven temperatures, or only at … Read more
Do you hate the clean up after a meal? A slow cooker saves you a bunch of pots and pans to clean but there’s still that one pot that needs soaking and scrubbing. Slow cooker liners (AKA crock pot liners) change that. They make clean up painless and effortless. So, why would you not use … Read more
