I love being outside at my grill and am lucky enough to have both a charcoal and propane grills. While I know some of the dangers of an open flame, I have wondered are propane grills safe? Propane grills are VERY safe when used properly, but can explode due to a gas valve being left … Read more
I love our toaster oven. While we currently have ours sitting on the counter, it would be nice to have more counter space. So we have wondered can a toaster oven go in an open wood cabinet? While some toaster ovens are appropriate for storing and using in a confined space such as an open … Read more
My wife and I love our Keurig coffee maker for the convenience. But since we each drink coffee at different times of day, we’ve wondered can a Keurig be left on all day? A Keurig can be left on all day by turning off the Auto-Off feature. While this increases wear & tear on the … Read more
I love our Crock-Pot. My wife, on the other hand, kind of hates it because she said the food lacks flavor. So I wondered why does slow cooker food taste bland and what can I do about it? Slow cooker meals often suffer from being under-seasoned since it can be hard to gauge the right … Read more
The temperature of coffee is a funny thing. I like my coffee either very hot or ice cold. My wife, on the other hand, prefers lukewarm coffee. So I wondered what coffee maker makes the hottest coffee and if some of them allow you to change that. The Redline MK1 8 Cup Coffee Brewer brews … Read more
I love being at my grill. I have a cool combo grill that has a propane side, a charcoal side, and a smoker attachment (called a firebox). But despite my years of using them, I don’t know everything there is to know about the different types of grills and smokers. The different types of grills … Read more
While I do own a chef’s knife, I wondered why certain chefs pick certain knives and what a chef knife is good for beyond how I use mine. So, I wanted to research and create the ultimate guide for chef knives and explain everything there is to know about them, from how to use a … Read more
Olive oil can be confusing! After all, what’s the difference between types of olive oils (extra virgin, light, pomace, etc), what are some of the benefits of olive oil and are some olive oils fake? I wanted this article to be the definitive guide to olive oil and olive oil in general, so I dug … Read more
The food processor is an indispensable part of our kitchen, and I love Indian food, but it occurred to me I’ve never explored the uses of a food processor in Indian cooking before. So I decided to investigate. Here’s what I uncovered: A food processor is a GREAT addition if you love Indian cooking. From … Read more
I recently got an air fryer. At first, I wasn’t quite sure what it was, how it worked, or why I would want one. So that got me curious about the advantages of an air fryer. The advantages of an air fryer include being able to get foods hot and crispy with little to no … Read more