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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
Bulletproof coffee is a high-calorie coffee drink popular among low-carb, keto, and paleo dieters intended to replace breakfast. But I’ve wondered does Bulletproof coffee have to have grass-fed butter? No. You can still get most of the benefits of Bulletproof coffee without using grass-fed butter. Grass-fed butter is preferred because it is higher in vitamin … Read more
Organically grown food is typically more expensive than its traditionally grown counterparts. Coffee is no exception to this rule. So if you’re paying more, it’s not uncommon to wonder is organic coffee healthier? Organically grown coffee is not healthier as roasting non-organic beans actually removes 99.8% of the pesticides. And all coffee, organic or otherwise, … 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
Instant Pot has revolutionized the world of pressure cookers and how we cook each week. But many have wondered can you use a pressure cooker to cook dry food? You can bake a variety of items in a pressure cooker such as cakes, cookies, brownies, etc. Some baked goods will need to be in a … Read more
Keurig coffee machines completely changed the way that we drank coffee a few years ago. But many find the coffee doesn’t always taste as good as it should and wonder why does Keurig coffee taste bad? If Keurig coffee tastes burnt, bitter, or stale start by thoroughly cleaning the machine, descaling the Keurig and changing … Read more