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Crock-Pots are a great time-saver for busy people and I use mine frequently. But a common question I used to wonder about was does a Crock-Pot need liquid? A Crock-Pot might need liquid – it depends on the food you’re cooking. Because Crock-Pots use the natural moisture and fat in the food, some foods won’t … Read more
I love a good coffee drink. But I also struggle to keep those extra pounds off. So I’ve wondered, can I drink a latte on keto? Yes, you can drink a latte on keto. A latte is made with espresso, which has no carbs. Just avoid any sweetener other than stevia, & use unsweetened almond … Read more
I love to cook, and I love homemade fried foods. But being new to deep fryers, we’ve wondered can I leave the oil in my deep fryer? Yes, you can leave the oil in your deep fryer for up to a month. Extend the life of the oil in your fryer by using high-quality oil, … Read more
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