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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
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
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
Cold Brew is one of the hottest (pun intended) trends in coffee right now. However, the process requires time and patience, and many prefer brewing it in bulk for a few weeks. So, this got me thinking can cold brew coffee mold? Cold-brew coffee will mold if brewed at room temperature for more than 24 … Read more
There’s nothing worse than wanting coffee and getting the descale light on your Keurig. Sometimes even a normal descaling won’t get that light to turn off. So how do you fix a Keurig coffee maker descale not working? If descaling a Keurig does not work to turn off the descale light, repeat the process with … 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
There’s nothing quite like getting a brand new refrigerator. Especially if it’s a nice new one compared to your old one. But while you might be tempted to just load up the new one after unboxing, it’s good to ask how long do you have to wait to put food in a new fridge? As … Read more
Microwave ovens have had their critics since they first were introduced. Among other complaints, one of the top concerns is often the question are microwaves lined with lead? Lead is not used in the lining of microwaves. The interior of a microwave is made from stainless or galvanized steel coated with enamel. None of that … Read more