Jeff Campbell 
I just got an Instant Pot pressure cooker as I thought I would really love using it. But I kept seeing safety concerns mentioned online and started to wonder can an Instant Pot explode? Instant Pots do not explode unless used improperly. They have 10 built-in safety mechanisms designed to prevent the Instant Pot from … Read more
Baked pasta is delicious and is an excellent and easy meal for weekdays. The problem is you have to make sure you use the right-sized dish to hold all the ingredients without overflowing. So what size glass baking dish is best for 1 lb of pasta? For 1 lb of pasta, you need a glass … Read more
Convection ovens have a fan that circulates warm air around the food, speeding up the cooking. And leftovers don’t always come out right in the microwave, so I wondered can convection ovens be used to reheat food? As a general rule, convection ovens work well for reheating food. This is true for both countertop versions, … Read more
Refrigerators are powerful electric appliances that use a lot of energy. They are designed to keep cold and frozen air in. But they are sometimes warm on the outside. So, are fridges fireproof? A refrigerator is not fireproof and can catch on fire or be destroyed in a fire started elsewhere. However, it may burn … Read more
There’s been lots of hype about air fryers lately. They make food crispy with less oil, cook food fast and are really easy to use. But many people are still skeptical about their safety. So do air fryers use radiation? Air fryers do not give off radiation whatsoever and work like a convection oven by … Read more
While Japanese food is often associated with sushi, it is much more diverse than that. But what if you have a peanut allergy? If so, you’re probably wondering – does Japanese food have peanuts? As a general rule, Japanese food does not have peanuts or use peanut oil. On occasion though, peanuts may be used … Read more
My family loves Mexican food but we don’t always need some of the high fat that can come with it. So I was wondering do I have to fry the tortillas for enchiladas? Enchiladas do not have to be made by frying tortillas. Alternatives to frying include softening the tortilla on a comal or griddle on a … Read more
Many Keurig owners have wondered about reusing K-Cups, either for waste concerns or cost. Have you wondered can I use a K-Cup twice? Reusing a K-cup will result in a vastly inferior flavor, so you should not use a K-Cup twice. 1 K-cup is good for a 6 oz cup of strong coffee. But Keurigs … Read more
Wood pellet grills are one of the hottest trends in grilling right now. And Traeger is the top brand of pellet grill. If you just got one or are about to, you’ve no doubt wondered how to use a Traeger wood pellet grill. Pellet grills use wood pellets as their fuel but also require electricity … Read more
All potatoes are not equal – some make better French fries than others. So, what are the best potatoes for French fries? The best potatoes for french fries are russet potatoes, also known as Idaho potatoes due to the high starch and low moisture content. And the Russet Burbank potato is the best type of … Read more