What is a Utility Knife Used For?
Knives

What is a Utility Knife Used For?

There are all kinds of knife available out there. Traditionally, there are about 7 or 8 types of knives that come in a set. One of them is usually a utility knife. But what is a utility knife used for? We know what the uses…

What is so Special About Japanese Knives
Knives

What is so Special About Japanese Knives: Are They Better?

Japan has been making knives and swords for centuries. With so much improvement through the generations of knife makers, it’s no wonder why Japanese knives are so highly sought out after by chefs and cooks alike. However, Japan is not the only country that has…

Definitive Guide to Types of Pans
Baking, Cookware

Definitive Guide to Types of Pans

The word or term “pan” is pretty loosely used talking about cookware. Not all pans are the same in any way and are in fact vastly different from each other. If someone were to say to you, “Hand me that pan over there”. You would…

How to Make Your Knife Last for Ages
Knives

How to Make Your Knife Last for Ages

If you have recently purchased a fairly expensive knife then it is no wonder why you would want to make the knife last forever. Knives can be very expensive and replacing them is sometimes just not an option. Besides, if you bought a very expensive…

How to Pick a Kitchen Knife
Knives

How to Pick a Kitchen Knife: A Definitive Guide

Choosing a new kitchen knife can be a bit difficult, especially if you do not know what to look for in a new knife. If you know the differences between what makes a knife great and what makes one not so great, then you should…

How to Clean a Burnt Pan
Cookware

How to Clean a Burnt Pan

Have you ever placed something on the stove and then walked away, became occupied with something else and burnt the pan? Or maybe you just forgot you left something on the stove and came back to a burnt pan. Or maybe you just left your…

Why Should We Sift Flour?
Baking, Tools & Utensils

Why Should We Sift Flour?

One of the basic ingredients that we use in the kitchen is flour. It is commonly used in baking but can also be used in other recipes apart from baking. You may have come across or heard the term sifting flour for those who have…

Tips on How to Clean a Kettle
Tea & Coffee

Top Tips on How to Clean a Kettle

Before learning how to clean a tea kettle, did you know why it is important considering that you typically fill it with water? This is the very reason why you need to keep it clean, same as with other appliances that often get in touch with…

The Best Way to Use Lemon Zester
Tools & Utensils

The Best Way to Use Lemon Zester

Many sweet and savory deserts use the lemon zest as part of their ingredient lists. Citrus fruit’s outer surface is known as the “zest.” It’s packed with citrus oil, which concentrates many of the lemon’s scent and taste. Lemon zest is different from lemon peels….

Nonstick Cookware: Safe or Not?
Cookware

Nonstick Cookware: Safe or Not?

Whether you are a housewife, a professional chef, or just a food enthusiast, the convenience of food preparation is a big deal. From storage to plating, convenience and efficacy are what every cook is searching for. This is why cooking equipment evolved. From energy-efficient cookers…