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…

How to Use a Knife Sharpener
Knives

How to Use a Knife Sharpener

Knives are amongst the most essential culinary items. They are a must-have for every chef. There are varieties of knives but they all have one thing in common and that is, getting blunt.  It takes about a few weeks for a newly purchased knife to…

How to Use a Dutch Oven
Cookware, Small Appliances

How to Use a Dutch Oven

Have you ever come across those big cooking pots made with cast iron and wondered how they are used for cooking? If yes, then you have come to the right place because today we will be learning how to use those big pots, popularly known…

How to Use a Bamboo Steamer
Cookware, Small Appliances

How to Use a Bamboo Steamer

Have you ever try using a bamboo steamer? It is a really great tool to invest in! If you love to cook Asian foods, then you should have one of those in your kitchen. It doesn’t only allow you to cook rice, steamed dumplings, and…

Flour Types You Should Know
Baking, Cooking & Recipes

Flour Types You Should Know

Baking, while fun and engagingly creative can be a tad tedious if you don’t know the right type of flour to use. Flour is what gives structural support to baked products, but different products require different structures. Choosing the appropriate flour type for your baking…