Cora

Hi all! I'm Cora Benson, and I've been blogging about food, recipes and things that happen in my kitchen since 2019.

How To Fix Chipped Japanese Knife

__CONFIG_post_symbol__{“id”:”351″}__CONFIG_post_symbol__ ___TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW__ Forged Japanese knives may take an incredible edge and keep it for an extended period of time. The steels utilized, as well as the hardness obtained, contribute to these blades’ ability to take and maintain a razor-sharp edge. The only disadvantage is that they are more fragile than standard western kitchen knives. A

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Are Stainless Steel Cups Dishwasher Safe? – What You Need To Know

Perfecting your favorite recipes comes with a pile of dirty dishes strewn around your kitchen, but fortunately, dishwashers exist! They offer respite by efficiently cleaning utensils of varying sizes and materials. Fortunately, that includes stainless steel cups. Stainless steel cups are dishwasher safe because they can resist corrosion. A passive layer formed by chromium surrounds

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Are Silicone Straws Dishwasher Safe?

Silicone straws are a safe, reusable, durable, flexible, and eco-friendly substitute for plastic. The upfront cost is greater than that of plastic straws, but the reusability more than compensates for the initial expense. Besides, you can clean and maintain silicone straws with minimal effort.  Silicone straws are generally dishwasher safe. The only exceptions are those

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Do Gas Ovens Require Electricity?

You just replaced your old electric stove with a new gas range. Your old appliance needed a 240-volt outlet, and you were surprised to find out your new oven needs a 120-volt connection. Why would a gas oven require electricity? Modern gas ovens require electricity to run the gas ignition and power accessories like oven

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