If you’re a fan of Mongolian grills and Asian stir fries, there’s nothing better than perfecting this style of cooking at home. The one tool that you absolutely must have is a wok because no other utensil will give you that charred crispiness that’s so vital to a good stir fry. While a stovetop wok … Read more
While toaster ovens have been around for a while, air fryers or oil-less fryers are relatively new. The latter has become popular very quickly because of its ability to cook foods like they were deep fried but without the need for much oil, making it a healthy cooking appliance. If you like fried food but … Read more
If you and members of your family are serious bread lovers that like making and eating your own bread, you probably have either already used a bread machine or are considering buying one. There are quite a few home models to choose from that offer different loaf sizes, a few programmable modes and the ability … Read more
Rushed mornings with no time to spare before getting the kids and yourself out the door is a common problem. Breakfast is a must but waiting for your bread to get toasted should be a thing of the past if you do more than two slices at a time. Our picks for the best 4 … Read more
If you like having delicious espresso any time at home instead of waiting for your next trip to the nearest coffee place, you can get an espresso machine for your home without having to pay through your nose for it. The best home espresso machine under $200 will be enough for most people’s needs, as … Read more
Not all electric coffee grinders are equal and to complicate matters, some grinders will be better for French Press than for drip or espresso coffee and vice versa. That is because while French press brew requires a coarse ground, drip is best with medium and espresso is only good with a very fine setting. While … Read more
A budget of $200 for a blender is quite reasonable if you’re looking for something that is versatile, easy to use, easy to clean up, and above all, gives you great blend quality for a variety of ingredients. For example, a $100 blender is fine for making most fresh fruit smoothies, soups and purees if … Read more
Having a delicious and nutritious glass of fresh juice from a variety of fruits and vegetables doesn’t necessarily mean going to a juice shop for it. You can get just as good a glass when you make it at home and it costs a lot less. All you need is a good juicer that is … Read more
Before setting your budget for a juicer, you have to first consider what kinds of fruits and/or vegetables you want to juice. If juicing fast is most important to you, you’ll probably have to stick to centrifugal juicers but that means you won’t get the best extraction of juice like you do with masticating juicers. … Read more
If you’re a fan of homemade or artisan breads, you’ve probably run into inconveniences of not having a way to easily toast leftover slices. They are much longer than regular loaf bread, which are what regular toasters are designed for. So, maybe it’s time to replace your old unit with one that features slots that … Read more