Everyone loves smoothies, and they are easy to make in a blender. But if you don’t have one, are food processors good for smoothies? Food processors can make smoothies, but it is easier and more efficient to make a smoothie in a blender. And if adding ice, be aware that a food processor will not … Read more
It’s inevitable: everything breaks at some point. And while most Crock-Pots last decades, what do you do when yours breaks? Are Crock-Pots recyclable? Neither the ceramic insert of a Crock-Pot nor the metal base can be recycled curbside. Ceramics that get recycled with glass make for a structurally weakened new product. And the metal base … Read more
A blender is great for smoothies, soups, sauces, and a lot more. But let’s face it, they can get messy. And when that happens, I naturally want to use water to clean it up. But are blenders waterproof? Blender bases are not waterproof, although the glass or metal removable container and blade assembly are typically … Read more
There is a big difference between being waterproof and water-resistant. And waffle-makers get messy and it would be great to give them a quick rinse in the sink. But are waffle irons waterproof? Waffle irons can be classified as water-resistant as you can wash them and get them a little wet, but they are not … Read more
We know that the best blenders have the most powerful motors. But sometimes all that power, while needed, gets really loud. So in trying to pick my next blender, I wondered, are Nutribullets loud? The Nutribullet is one of the loudest blenders and has been known to measure 100 decibels. By comparison, a jackhammer is … Read more
Most chefs prefer gas ovens, and we also hear a lot about convection ovens which use a fan to circulate the warm air, speeding up the cooking time and consistency of cooking. But do gas ovens have fans? Not all gas ovens have fans. Both gas and electric ranges can be fan-assisted or have no … Read more
If you eat a lot of rice, a rice cooker is definitely for you. It doesn’t take up a lot of space either. But for college students and their parents, it’s common to wonder, are rice cookers allowed in dorms? Most college dorms won’t let you have rice cookers. This, along with any other appliance … Read more
Vinegar and oil can make any dish pop as almost all savory foods need a combination of tart, sweet, salty, and fat. And some vinegar tastes salty. But is balsamic vinegar salty? Balsamic vinegar isn’t typically salty and can contain anywhere from 0 mg of sodium up to 5 mg of sodium per tablespoon depending … Read more
I love coffee, and I’ve owned lots of different kinds of coffee makers. But when I was first starting to get serious about coffee, I remember wondering is a French press worth it? French press coffee makers are well worth the small investment given they make very pure coffee quickly & easily with no environmental … Read more
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