TIL I need to clean out my filthy knife block
We know that the kitchen is a swarming cesspool full of germs and bacteria. But a startling article from the Atlanta…
Last Call: Oh snap, InstantPot makes an immersion circulator
I’m not sure how long it’s been on the market, but I was not aware InstantPot makes an immersion circulator. I’ve seen…
Bakers, gaze upon KitchenAid’s glorious new mixer attachment
Behind the cultish InstantPot, KitchenAid stand mixers are likely among the most popular kitchen-related holiday gifts.…
Last Call: We could all soon own glass rinsers just like bars have
Pay attention to your bartender and you’ll notice they often give beer glasses a quick rinse before filling them, using…
Dream U.K. delivery service will unpack your groceries for you
When I was home with two babies, my favorite person in the whole wide world was the Peapod guy. Not only did he bring…
Instant Pot, the internet's favorite kitchen appliance, adds a blender
People go crazy over their Instant Pots. Enthusiasts call themselves Instant Pot Heads, and we wouldn’t be surprised if…
Woman hides life savings in freezer, returns freezer to store without removing it
A Colorado woman with multiple sclerosis says she’s out $35,000—her life savings—after she returned the fridge in which…
Learn the restaurant-approved method for spot-free glassware
During high school and college summers, I waited tables at a French bistro near my hometown to earn money for college…
How long will refrigerated food stay fresh without power?
At this writing, the Mid-Atlantic states are preparing for Hurricane Florence to reach landfall. Say you’re not…
Combo kitchen-bathroom doesn’t faze tiny apartment’s new resident
It’s an apartment so small, you wouldn’t be blamed if you thought it was in the heart of Manhattan. But this…
What’s the best oil for different sauté needs?
Wander into any high-end gourmet store, or even a normal grocery store, and you can feel immediately overwhelmed by the…
How can you tell meat doneness without a thermometer?
You can purchase a meat thermometer for just a few dollars at the dollar store, or for a three-figure version from…
Should you ever wash sharp knives in the dishwasher?
I once had a roommate who put everything in the dishwasher, which led to the breakage of two of my fancy wine glasses.…
What ever happened to home-economics class?
Those of us of a certain age (ahem) may remember a time period (or at least hearing about a time period) when…
New germy thing to be terrified of in your kitchen: the tea towel
It’s already been established that your kitchen is a bacterial hellscape, with E. coli and staphylococcus infections…
How do refrigerator crisper drawers work?
I was not one of those kids who disassembled machines to find out how they worked. I was plenty curious about other…
TIL all the ways I’m using the dishwasher incorrectly
You know those people who know how to load the dishwasher perfectly? I am not one of those people. Sometimes on group…
The rich are worried their open kitchens are too messy so they're adding second kitchens
Watch enough HGTV remodeling shows and you could be convinced there is not a person on earth who doesn’t value an open…
How often should you toss your kitchen sponge?
Don’t know about you, but all the latest reports about the bacteria your house is filled with, and how sponges are the…
TIL I should probably have 4 different cutting boards
Pretty sure I have about five million cutting boards: wooden, plastic, and this strange in-between-material Epicurean…