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Apple Is Giving the iPhone Its Own ‘Emoji Kitchen’ in iOS 26
Emojis are a fun evolution from the emoticons of old—but there are only so many to choose from. While a handful of new ones are added each year, for the most part, what you see is what you get, which is why Android’s “Emoji Kitchen” is so great. The feature lets you combine two emojis to create a brand new…
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Make Fat Fowl’s Oxtail Grilled Cheese With Small Kitchen Appliances
Back then, a sale on oxtails was enough to make my little heart sing. It truly was my favorite kind of deal. My mom prepared the Caribbean staple first by baking them in the oven to render the fat, followed by braising them, and then stewing them in a Dutch oven. The result was fall-off-the-bone perfection that she would serve…
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Kitchen Faucets That Leach Lead
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning of dangerous lead levels associated with certain Chinese-made faucets sold online and is advising consumers to double-check that any faucet they buy meets U.S. safety standards. Last week the agency announced the recall of 100,000 kitchen faucets sold under the names Basdehen, Kicimpro, and Vfauosit due to what it said was the potential…
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How to Plant the Perfect Kitchen Garden in a Small Space
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The reality of home gardening is that you rarely have as much space as you’d like. For many people, all they have is one raised 4×8 foot bed. While that doesn’t feel like a lot of space, you can fit a whole lot of plants into 32 square feet. With…
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How to Build a Smarter, Healthier Kitchen With Waterdrop Filters
This article is sponsored by Waterdrop. Product choices and opinions expressed are from the sponsor and do not reflect the views of How-to Geek editorial staff. Clean tap water is often taken for granted by those of us living in developed, industrialized countries. But if history has taught us anything, it’s that clean drinking water is not always a guarantee,…
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OXO Stainless Steel Food Scale review: A solid kitchen appliance with a unique feature
Specs Bowl: No Material: Stainless steel and black plastic Display: LCD Power: Batteries, 4 x AAA Weight increments: 0.1oz/1gWeight range: 11lb/ 5kg Tare function: Yes Size: 9.75 (L) x 7 (W) x 1.25 (H) inchAuto shut off: 15 minutesExtra features: Max load and battery level indicators If you asked me what my top five must-have kitchen gadgets, kitchen scales would…
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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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