I own a pressure cooker, but I also love to can food. Both autoclaves and pressure cookers use pressure to sterilize, but how does an autoclave compare to a pressure cooker? An autoclave is a pressure device used for sterilizing medical equipment and uses dry steam. It is not used to cook food. Pressure cookers … Read more
Slow cookers are one of the most convenient kitchen appliances. I love my Crock-Pot so much I have 2 of them! But it’s not uncommon to wonder can I leave food in a slow cooker overnight on warm? Food can be left in a slow cooker on warm all night long. Cook food fully on … Read more
It’s inevitable: everything breaks at some point. And while most Crock-Pots last decades, what do you do when yours breaks? Are Crock-Pots recyclable? Neither the ceramic insert of a Crock-Pot nor the metal base can be recycled curbside. Ceramics that get recycled with glass make for a structurally weakened new product. And the metal base … Read more
Most chefs prefer gas ovens, and we also hear a lot about convection ovens which use a fan to circulate the warm air, speeding up the cooking time and consistency of cooking. But do gas ovens have fans? Not all gas ovens have fans. Both gas and electric ranges can be fan-assisted or have no … Read more
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