Kitchen Gadgets

Seasoning cast iron will create a smooth, even cooking surface. Properly cared for, cast iron cookware will last for years.

Dec 12, 2009 - Jessica Gore

Electric can openers cut either into the top or side of the can, and differ in their mounting options and effectiveness. This article looks at their various features.

Nov 29, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

Commercial cookware shops and online outlets carry kitchen essentials on the cheap. Cookware can easily be bought for a fraction of the retail price.

Nov 28, 2009 - Jocelyn Kerr

Cheese lovers appreciate unique kitchen gadgets as gifts. Some gift ideas include fondue sets, cheese domes and cheese sets.

Nov 20, 2009 - Cherrine Banks

Kitchen tools can allow gift recipients to maintain good health. Some kitchen tools are slow cookers, hand blenders, food processors, chopping boards and bread makers.

Nov 19, 2009 - Cherrine Banks

The reusable tiffin lunchbox is perfect for snacks, take out food, or lunch on the go. It's an excellent nontoxic food container for children and adults.

Nov 18, 2009 - Tricia Edgar

While everyone wants to make fantastic meals, a delicious meal is no good if covered with harmful bacteria. Three basic items can help ward off unwanted food illnesses.

Nov 9, 2009 - Frank Yeats

Tips for using, storing and cleaning your pressure cooker - which can stretch the family food budget and cook amazing home-cooked meals in half the time!

Nov 3, 2009 - Natalie Cooper

Using a pressure cooker saves money, is energy-efficient and makes tender, delicious home-cooked foods - and this guide makes purchasing the right one easy.

Nov 2, 2009 - Natalie Cooper

Deluxe camping cooking using a Dutch Oven is demonstrated at a Florida wilderness survival skills workshop at Fisheating Creek Campground hosted by Women in The Outdoors.

Oct 25, 2009 - Susan Etchey

How to choose the right slow cooker. Classic slow cookers still work well but new models have electronic controls and nonstick aluminum pots.

Sep 13, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

Crushing ice to make smoothies and fruit juice shakes is still the main reason to buy a blender (liquidiser). Here's how to choose an ice-crushing beast.

Sep 11, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

With concerns about rising fuel costs and global warming, the energy efficient induction cooking hob is increasingly attractive. Once mastered, it is a dream to cook on.

Sep 10, 2009 - Deborah Percy

Adapting cooking times, adjusting liquid, and adding ingredients in the right order are vital to making conventional stove-top recipes work in a slow cooker.

Sep 10, 2009 - Luke Arnott

Choosing the right immersion blender depends on knowing what it will be used for. This article looks at the different designs and trade-offs.

Sep 8, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

This article looks at the different types of electric woks and skillets available, and how to choose the right one.

Sep 6, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

Whether you're a university student, or you just got your own home, you're going to need to start your kitchen and stock it with essential tools to make your life easier.

Sep 2, 2009 - Kimberly Edwards

From tomato presses to ginger graters, unique kitchen tools, utensils and accessories that would make great gifts for anyone who loves cooking.

Aug 16, 2009 - Gail Oliver

Thermo pots are a combination of electric kettle, hot water flask and hot water dispenser. This article looks at their various features.

Jul 31, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

There are three main types of hot water dispensers. This article looks at their advantages and disadvantages.

Jul 30, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

Plastic, stainless steel or glass? Water level indicator or no water level indicator? This article also looks at spout, lid and handle design issues.

Jul 26, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

How many watts are enough? What about reliability problems? Will a food mixer attachment work?

Jul 7, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

Digital scales offer precision and large maximum weighing weight. However they can be complicated to use. Here's how to choose a good scale.

Jun 16, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

Digital scales are more precise but mechanical scales are simple, reliable, durable and retro-cool. Here's how to choose a suitable scale.

Jun 1, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

Salad spinners don't just make crisp lettuce salads. The spinning action also flings dirt from vegetables. Here's how to choose a good spinner.

May 30, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun