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Bakeware – What Should You Be Using?

Silicone, aluminum, glass… with so many choices, it’s hard to decide what the best material is for your baking pans. We’ll show you the advantages and disadvantages of each type of pan, and help you pick the best one for your baking style. Options on Amazon Calphalon Bakeware Set of 6 – VIEW ON AMAZON […]

What Cookware Do Professional Chefs Use?

As a home cook if you take your meal preparation seriously then you are probably interested in getting the best cookware you possibly can. With this in mind, let’s step into the world of the professional chef and find out what they use. We started by scouring the net to look for actual chefs to […]

A Day in The Life of a Mushroom Picker

Most people like mushrooms with their steak, mushroom soup, and entrees such as stuﬀed mushrooms. And as they come nicely packaged we don’t need to think too much about how they are gathered. For those of you who are interested in how a mushroom picker spends their days here is an article about the day […]

Everything You Need to Know About Induction Cookware

How Does Induction Cooking Work? Induction is a means of generating heat using magnetism. This means that your pots and pans are heated by a magnetic field instead of the more traditional gas flame or electric element. But what makes it so amazing is that this magnetic field does not generate heat directly so even […]

Dutch Ovens – What You Need to Know About a Dutch Oven

You have probably heard of using a Dutch Oven for cooking but you may not be aware of what exactly a dutch oven is, or how they can be used in the kitchen. Some people think that this kind of pot is too old-fashioned for modern use, but many cooks still use them today. This […]

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Why I Love My Breville Automatic Tea Maker & Kettle – Brews Tea Just Right

So how did I first find out about this great tea maker? It was a few years ago when Paula and I were visiting our local tea store ‘Adore’ in Federation Square. We had run out of our favorite herbal teas – French Earl Grey Tea and Evening Mist, both very nice blends with a […]

From Asparagus to Zucchini: Vegetable Canning for Beginners

Preserving vegetables yourself gives you the freedom to adjust cooking methods, ingredients, and flavor to taste—as well as to guarantee a stash of your seasonal favorites throughout the year, impress friends and family, and even save some cash in the process. Let’s start by looking at some of the vegetable canning basics. Pressure Canning Vegetables […]

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The Meaty Pantry: Everything You Need to Know About Canning Meats

Although most people hear the word “canning” and think “jams and pickles,” the art of home canning extends to all sorts of foodstuffs, including a wide variety of meat and seafood. So if you’re short on freezer space and don’t care for jerky, never fear: canning help is here! The most popular meats for canning […]

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Non-Stick Cookware

Nonstick pans are extremely popular these days, but are they right for you? Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this popular cookware choice, to help you decide for yourself. Advantages of Nonstick Cookware Generally made of aluminum, which is less expensive than other options such as stainless steel or copper. Food sticks […]

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Home Canning! What you Need to Know

I purchased an All American Pressure Canner Cooker and all I can say is what a fantastic piece of kitchen equipment it is. It’s not my first pressure canner but it is certainly the best one I have ever owned. So I thought that it might be a nice idea to give you some ideas […]

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