When it comes to stand mixers it really comes down to two major brands, Smeg and KitchenAid. If you are looking at either of these you might be wondering which is the better one or most suitable for you. KitchenAid stand mixers are better than Smeg as more models, sizes, and accessory packages are available. […]
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If used correctly, a rice cooker should cook rice without any sticking and without any water left in the bottom of the pan. Rice sticking to the bottom of a pan is because of; a lack of water, overcooking or too much starch. You can avoid this by adding more water, rinsing the rice before
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I love versatile appliances that can cook a variety of foods to minimise the number of kitchen gadgets I need. So I wanted to find out whether or not I could (and should) replace my slow cooker with a rice cooker. Having tested using a rice cooker instead of a slow cooker for a number
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Mangetout peas are one of my favourite snacks and the perfect addition to a stir fry or salad. You can grow them in your garden in the vast majority of US states or purchase them from the store. However, in some cases, you might not be able to use your mangetout before they expire and
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An Instant Pot is a fantastic, versatile cooking appliance. However, cooking your food inside an Instant Pot can sometimes cause it to lose flavour and become incredibly bland. Bland Instant Pot food can be a result of sub-quality meats, lack of seasoning, too much liquid or the quick-release valve. Specifically designed Instant Pot recipes counteract
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Like most culinary essentials, pizza ovens come in various shapes, sizes, and styles, made of distinct materials and sporting different technologies. Thus, all pizza ovens have pros and cons based on your needs and preferences. However, given the costs, are pizza ovens worth it? Premium-quality pizza ovens are worth it if you choose a model
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Rising levels of environmental pollution make many homeowners worry about the quality of their drinking water. Thankfully, the water filters fitted in our refrigerators’ water dispensers or ice makers ensure we have a steady supply of clean and safe drinking water or ice. However, these must be replaced periodically, and it may not be easy
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Crockpots have been synonymous with slow cookers, but the name is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products Inc. Also, Sunbeam’s crock pots are now available as multi-cookers that can pressure cook. So, slow cooking aside, you may wonder if you can boil water in a crockpot. You can boil water in a crockpot if you
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Instant pots first came out in 2010 and, since then, they have become incredibly popular with cooking enthusiasts. But can it explode, and if it can, what can you do about it? An instant pot can explode, but the risk of explosion is far less than that of a pressure cooker as it has many
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Rice forms a staple dish in many homes around the world, making rice cookers some of the most used kitchen appliances. What’s more, this smart appliance “knows” when the rice is done and promptly shuts itself off. But how does it do this? A rice cooker knows when rice is done because it has a
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