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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
Dutch ovens are praised for their versatility, durability, and the overall flavor they give meats and stews, going from both stovetop to the oven. But not every kitchen has a Dutch oven leading many to wonder can I use CorningWare instead of a Dutch oven? CorningWare’s glass-ceramic hybrid called Pyroceram IS designed to go from … Read more
Keurig and Nespresso machines are fundamentally similar. But for espresso-lovers who own a Keurig, it’s not uncommon to wonder can you use espresso capsules in a Keurig? You cannot directly place a Nespresso capsule in a Keurig as they are different sizes and shapes. You can, however, easily cut open a Nespresso capsule and place … Read more
Descaling your Keurig coffee maker is an essential part of making sure your machine continues to run smoothly. But Keurig descale solution is expensive! So what can I use instead of Keurig descale solution? In place of the Keurig descaling solution, you can use citric acid powder (the primary ingredient in their solution) and water, … Read more
Instant Pots seem to be everywhere lately. Even people who had no idea what a pressure cooker was before, now sing their praises. But for those who haven’t tried one, a common question is can an Instant Pot blow up? Instant Pots do not blow up or explode. They have several built-in safety features that … Read more
There’s nothing more frustrating that a Keurig coffee maker where it won’t brew or the descale light won’t shut off. Many Keurig owners then start to search for answers and inevitably ask “can I slap and burp a Keurig?” The slap and burp method is not officially sanctioned by Keurig but has been used by … Read more
One of my favorite things in the morning is a fresh, hot cup of coffee. But one of my least favorite things is my coffee maker not working correctly. So I’ve wondered why does my Keurig barely drip? A Keurig that barely drips, or doesn’t dispense the correct amount of coffee most likely has excess … Read more
Most of us love popcorn, but let’s face it. Bagged and microwave popcorn is just not as good as freshly popped popcorn. But is a popcorn machine worth it? Popcorn machines start around $25. Most have non-stick surfaces for easy cleaning & a stirring arm to reduce unpopped kernels and have 100’s of near 5-star … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you love a nice hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning. But if your Keurig doesn’t make the coffee hot enough for you, you may have wondered can I put hot water in my Keurig? You can put hot water in your Keurig. However, the plastic water tank … Read more
If you’ve recently bought a new coffee maker, you might be wondering what the best kind of water is to use to make coffee. You may be considering using distilled water. But is it OK to use distilled water to make coffee? Distilled water is not a great choice for coffee as lack of minerals can … Read more