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
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
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
Air fryers & toaster ovens are known for both heating and crisping food. But if you are on a budget or simply don’t have the counter space, you may be wondering – can a toaster oven replace an air fryer? A Toaster can replace an air fryer, especially a convection toaster oven which works much … Read more
Stoneware refers to a range of ceramic pottery that is fired at high temperatures. You’ll find everything from plates and bowls to larger dishes that look like they would be for baking. So, are stoneware dishes oven safe? Yes. Stoneware dishes are oven-safe with many brands being safe up to 350° F and some brands … Read more
If you have an air fryer or are looking to purchase one, you’ve likely heard all of the good things about air fryers. I have an air fryer, and love it! However, since it is “frying” food, many people wonder do air fryers set off smoke alarms? No. Air fryers do not set off smoke … Read more
Air fryers are handy kitchen gadgets that are used to heat the food and make it crispy with little to no oil. Without a doubt, they make your kitchen job more convenient. But knowing they heat up, can an air fryer overheat? Air fryers generally overheat due to two conditions – Adding too much oil … Read more
If you’re fond of vintage dishware or collectible dishes, you’ve probably heard of the Fire-King dishware brand of Anchor Hocking. They are durable and sought-after, but many new owners wonder are Fire-King dishes oven-safe? Yes, Fire-King products are oven-safe. Vintage Fire-King, made from low-expansion borosilicate glass, is oven-proof. It was often labeled “heat-proof”. The current … Read more
Pfaltzgraff is an American kitchenware brand that sells stone dinnerware, glassware, flatware, and other kitchen prep and cooking tools. If you’re new to their brand, you may be wondering are Pfaltzgraff dishes oven-safe? While all Pfaltzgraff bakeware is oven-safe, some can only go up to 350 degrees, while others up to 500. All are dishwasher … Read more
Cooking rice and making it into your meal has been part of many cultures and households for a long time. But if you’re used to cooking rice on a stovetop, you’ve probably wondered what makes a rice cooker better? Electric rice cookers automatically shut off based on the temperature of the rice, so they are … Read more