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Salting your food? Here’s what you need to know
Whether you’re a novice home cook or someone who can slice and dice your way around the kitchen, there is one thing that you may still be getting wrong: Salting. Yes, that’s right – there are different types of salt for different reasons! Kosher salt is primarily used for seasoning while cooking, brining, baking, boiling water for pasta — adding salinity where texture isn’t necessarily important. For example, he says, scrambling eggs. Best practices for using Kosher salt include salting pasta water, mashed potatoes, butternut squash soup and for baking bread. Finishing salt is a relatively new thing in the...
Style Your Bar Cart For Fashion and Function
It’s so easy to get caught up in just stacking your liquor bottles on your bar cart. But then you look at it in the corner and it becomes a pain point instead of one that you’re proud to show off. It starts with changing your mind about what your bar cart should be – a design-forward piece of the home that has your personal brand written all over it, but that should also be easy to use for a party or small gathering. It does not replace your liquor cabinet. And it is, actually, not your liquor cabinet. ...
Copper versus Stainless Steel: What You Should Know About Cookware
Whether you’re a seasoned home chef or just starting out, knowing the right cooking vessel for the job is half the battle when it comes to creating a flavorful meal. The cookware industry has a lot of materials out there – carbon steel, stainless steel and copper, to name a few. But when it comes to cooking on these heavy metals, how is cooking on copper different than stainless steel? How does it impact a meal? We got the scoop on the different types of metal cookware so you know exactly which one is right for you. Copper Cookware...
Buying New Cookware? Here’s How To Start
Whether you’re looking to upgrade to new cookware, or are starting your very first collection, shopping for cookware can seem daunting. There are so many types of cookware, as well as a plethora of brands to shop. What makes them different? Why settle for one versus another? Well, say no more. We put together a handy guide to ensure you’ll not only get the best cookware for your needs, but that it will also make life in the kitchen just a little bit easier for you. Start with your basics: Get moving with a few basic pieces. A...
All those pans you put into the oven: What’s the difference?
Whether you’re building your bakeware collection fresh or need to replace some things, sometimes knowing exactly what you need can be confusing. If you live in a smaller dwelling, building a bakeware collection based on items that play several roles can be a space-saver. In turn, having the right pan for the job can be a time-saver. So do you really need a whole bunch of different flat-ish pans to make a meal or a few batches of cookies? We did the research so you know what should take up valuable real estate in your kitchen. Baking Sheet/Sheet...
