Find helpful kitchen appliance tips and product recommendations. I share reviews and advice to help you choose, use, and care for the tools that make cooking easier.
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
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
A blender is a great small kitchen appliance, and the Ninja blenders are top-rated. But as powerful as Ninja blenders are, are Ninja blenders loud? Yes, Ninja blenders are very loud at approximately 69-88 decibels depending on which model you buy. But the volume is dependent on what you are blending as ice or frozen … Read more