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The Best Kitchen Knives to Buy for Any Cooking Style and Budget
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Knife blocks seem like a great idea at first. You assume there are a variety of useful knives in there, and you get a whole row of steak knives for one low price. You may not eat steak that often, and never with seven other people, but who can say…
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The Best Kitchen Appliance Deals During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A good kitchen appliance should last you years. And like any long-term relationship, you want to make sure it’s the right fit before you invest your time or money into it. Right now, with Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, you have…
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I put the $18 Etekcity Digital Scale to the test in my kitchen — and it proves looks aren’t everything
Specs Model: EK4150Bowl: YesMaterial: Stainless steelDisplay: LCDPower: Batteries, 2 x AAAWeight increments: 0.1oz/1g/0.5°FWeight range: 11lb/ 5kgBowl capacity: 2.06qt/1.96lTemperature ranges 32 – 104°FTare function: YesSize: 8.75(L) x 8.75 (W) x 5.75 (H) inch I’ve gone through plenty of kitchen scales in my time and enjoy putting them to the test to see how they stand up in a busy kitchen. Not…
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How to Find the Best Toaster Oven for Your Kitchen
The best pick for you will offer functionality that matches your cooking habits. Here are the most common features. Air-frying: Like a typical air fryer, these combo models use high heat and a convection fan to circulate hot air to “fry” food with little or no oil. Steaming: A steam function can bring that day-old baguette back to life by…
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Safer Ways to Clean Your Kitchen
A very easy-to-use resource for finding safer cleaners is the EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning. It independently analyzes top cleaners’ ingredients and ranks them in an A-F grading system, while also designating the safest products with a verification seal. The EWG breaks down the cleaners into categories. Among EWG-Verified dishwasher soaps and pods are the Branch Basics fragrance-free tablets and…
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The Best Ways to Prevent Countertop Appliances From Damaging Your Kitchen
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The kitchen tends to be the heart of the home—it’s where we gather to share meals, nibble on snacks, and talk about our day. It’s also a pretty dangerous place. Aside from open flames, slippery floors, and flammable gas that is literally pumped into our homes, the innocuous little appliances…
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Best Energy-Efficient Kitchen Appliances – Consumer Reports
For example, Energy Star certified refrigerators create less heat and use less energy than regular refrigerators, allowing them to run more efficiently while still keeping food cold with improved insulation. According to Energy Star, when you properly recycle your old refrigerator and replace it with an Energy Star certified fridge, you can save more than $160 and reduce your carbon…
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I just discovered this innovative kitchen gadget that takes all the guesswork out of sourdough
Baking sourdough is a challenge. It’s much harder than baking a traditional loaf as the yeast needs longer to ferment and develop flavor. And it’s also sensitive to its environment. In fact, baking sourdough is a bit like the Goldilocks of the breadmaking world and needs everything ‘just right’. The main battle with getting your sourdough to work is getting…
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Best Bosch Dishwasher for Your Kitchen
What’s more, all Bosch dishwashers have a system of sensors that scan and check dishes throughout the cycle to make sure they’re getting clean. There are sensors to detect leaks, too, and, once detected, the machine can shut off the water and drain the tub. Almost all also feature hidden controls—located on the top of the dishwasher door so that…
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How to watch ‘Kitchen Nightmares: Road to Superbowl LIX’ online from anywhere
Super Bowl LIX is scheduled to take place at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, February 9 and star chef Gordon Ramsay has brought “Kitchen Nightmares: Road to Superbowl LIX” to the area with the aim of helping struggling restaurants get ready for the huge influx of NFL fans. Below is our guide to how to watch…
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