Jeff Campbell 
If you eat a lot of rice, a rice cooker is definitely for you. It doesn’t take up a lot of space either. But for college students and their parents, it’s common to wonder, are rice cookers allowed in dorms? Most college dorms won’t let you have rice cookers. This, along with any other appliance … Read more
Vinegar and oil can make any dish pop as almost all savory foods need a combination of tart, sweet, salty, and fat. And some vinegar tastes salty. But is balsamic vinegar salty? Balsamic vinegar isn’t typically salty and can contain anywhere from 0 mg of sodium up to 5 mg of sodium per tablespoon depending … Read more
I love coffee, and I’ve owned lots of different kinds of coffee makers. But when I was first starting to get serious about coffee, I remember wondering is a French press worth it? French press coffee makers are well worth the small investment given they make very pure coffee quickly & easily with no environmental … Read more
I love my Instant-Pot, which is the best-known brand of pressure cooker. But with all the sputtering, clicking, and steam that comes out of it when I’m using it, I’ve wondered are pressure cookers supposed to make noise? Yes. It is normal for pressure cookers to make noise. Both noise and steam can come from … Read more
Pizza from a restaurant that uses a wood-fired oven is delicious. In fact, pizza ovens have become the perfect addition to outdoor kitchens. But since they burn wood or connect to propane, it’s common to wonder are pizza ovens safe? Yes, outdoor pizza ovens are safe. However, it is essential to monitor the temperature accurately … Read more
An immersion blender is one of the essential tools in the kitchen; perfect for when you don’t want to have to pour something into a blender. But since we know normal blenders can be pretty loud, are immersion blenders loud? No. Immersion blenders also called stick blenders and handheld blenders, are not loud. Compared to … Read more
Convection ovens are definitely a better way to bake. After all, they use a fan to circulate the hot air around the food, resulting in both a faster and more even cooking experience. But with that fan, I’ve wondered are convection ovens loud? Yes, convection ovens can be loud due to the convection fan that … Read more
I worked in many kitchens for more than 20 years, and one of the questions that often came up from customers and employees alike was how often should you change the oil in a deep fryer. Deep fryer oil should be changed after 6-8 uses for non-breaded vegetables & 2-4 uses for breaded items or … Read more
These days people want both health and convenience when it comes to meal-time. Many people think microwaves are dangerous due to radiation. Toaster ovens can also be used to reheat food. But are toaster ovens healthier than microwaves? No. Toaster ovens are not healthier than microwaves despite the lack of radiation. This is because, while … Read more
There’s nothing quite like a freshly toasted bagel! Toasters are pretty simple to use too. While common sense tells us not to stick a knife into the toaster or get it wet, can a Toaster explode? No, a toaster will not explode even if misused. In fact, a toaster will not explode even after catching … Read more