Can electric kettle be used for boiling milk? It may seem only logical to assume that if an electric kettle can boil water, why can’t it also boil milk? Sure, you are risking the milk boiling over and making a mess. But what if you switch off the kettle in time before the milk starts … Read more
What are smart home appliances? Chances are you already have a smart appliance at home. It could be those lights that you can dim or switch on/off from your phone, that kettle that comes with its own app or the Amazon Echo speaker on the table. Smart home appliances are basically devices and machines that … Read more
It’s best to boil water for your baby’s formula until they are 6 months old. After that, you can safely prepare formula using cold water directly from the tap. So in the first 6 months, you need to figure out a quick and convenient way to boil water. That’s where the common question of whether … Read more
Can you freeze risotto? Here are our tips for storing risotto successfully. Because risotto is rice, it takes a bit of preparation and it hardly seems worth it to make a small batch. Storing it is a bit of a challenge, though. For the most part, freezing risotto is not recommended because rice can become … Read more
Can you freeze smoked salmon? Here are our tips for storing smoked salmon safely. Store-bought smoked salmon can be safely stored in your home freezer as long as you place it in the freezer before the expiration date printed on the package has expired. For the best results and to extend the amount of time … Read more
Yes, you can. Here are tips for freezing and defrosting feta cheese. Feta cheese is a delicious addition to lots of dishes, and it’s tasty on its own; however, it is not an ingredient that many cooks normally keep on hand. Luckily, experts say that feta cheese can be safely frozen without losing much flavor … Read more
With ads all around you and stores carrying every imaginable modern kitchen tool, it is tempting to get your hands on any seemingly useful kitchen appliance you come across. In the end however, you clutter your kitchen counter with things you rarely use. Whether you are kitting up a new kitchen, remodelling your old one … Read more
Microwaves have for decades attracted all sorts of myths regarding their safety. Some common ones include the beliefs that they give you cancer, that they cause food to become radioactive and that they kill nutrients. Microwaves are largely safe kitchen appliances. They won’t radiate your food nor will they cause cancer to anyone standing around … Read more
When shopping for a new microwave, you may have noticed that there are different types. There are those with grills, others labelled solo microwaves and others called combination microwave ovens. So what’s the difference between solo and grill microwave oven and combination oven? A grill microwave is of course one with a grill. But what … Read more
Toasted or grilled sandwiches make for an easy, quick and tasty snack. You can whip a couple up for your kids in five minutes or prepare several of them for your guests. There are two main ways to make a toasted sandwich. You can use either a simple sandwich maker and toaster or a Panini … Read more
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