Waffles are one of those types of food that are deceptive. They look like they would be incredibly easy to make, but in reality unless you know what you are doing they are very easy to get wrong! Thankfully, there is help at hand and it comes in the form of a waffle maker. More […]
Layered Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Who doesn’t love cupcakes? I’m not a huge fan of overly sweet frostings, however. In fact, I’m not really a sweets person, so whenever I do indulge in a dessert I prefer it to not be too sweet. It’s easy to add on sweetness, but it’s tough to take it away. These are a sweet […]
Best Super Automatic Espresso Machine
The KRUPS EA9010 Barista One Touch espresso machine is ideal for people who love their caffeine and want it fast. I think this is by far the option for a fully automatic espresso machine. The machine is made by a quality company known as KRUPS. Their first mission is to bring you quality coffee and espresso technology […]
Pecan Crusted Fish
Fried fish can be flakey and delicious-especially when served to pipe hot with dipping sauce. But frying fish means dealing with tons of grease, both while cooking and in your food. For a lighter, easier to prepare an alternative, try this pecan crusted fish recipe. I like to use swai, but any white fish can […]
Toaster Oven Buyers Guide
You may remember them fondly from your student days, but toaster ovens are a popular addition to even the most well-equipped of modern kitchens. Far from providing a quick way to heat up ready meals and toast bread, today’s toaster ovens are versatile, stylish and can give even a proper oven a run for its […]
Best Commercial Waffle Maker
When I think of any sort of kitchen appliance that produces meals on the go, I immediately think of a George Foreman product. When it comes to making both waffles and pancakes, I can’t think of one that is quite as good as their GRP4842R Evolve Grill. Versatility is the spice of life and the […]
Rice Cooker vs. Slow Cooker
You must have come across a number of infomercials promoting a staggering number of kitchen appliances. I can assure you that many of those items will not make a great difference to your cooking experience. The slow cooker and the rice cooker, however, can safely count as exceptions. Each of these appliances is quite versatile […]
Best Convection Toaster Ovens
If you decided that it’s time you upgrade or get your hands on a convection toaster oven so you can take advantage of the better baking benefits and all the heating pros that come along with this kitchen appliance, then you’re probably wondering where to begin. There are so many products on the market that […]
Zojirushi BB-PAC20 Home Bakery Virtuoso
Taking the top honor of best gluten-free bread maker is the Zojirushi BB-PAC20 Home Bakery Virtuoso Breadmaker. This stand-alone machine soars to new heights with precision craftsmanship, a menu feature that deftly navigates the complicated steps involved when preparing gluten-free recipes, and a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, set of controls. Check the price on Amazon.com Check […]
How to Cook Different Types of Rice
Rice is a staple in cultures around the globe. Just by changing the rice, a new dish and culture open up. Different types are readily available in most markets. Why not try something new today? I’ve provided a few of my favorite types of rice and simple, easy instructions on how to cook them. White Rice […]
Quick and Easy Daily Bread
I call this recipe the “daily bread” because it’s so quick and easy to make that I make some at least once per week. This is your go-to bread; nothing fancy, nothing tough, just a tasty crumb when you need one. This recipe is also extremely forgiving and is really hard to mess up. While […]
7 Slow Cooker Tips and Tricks
Slow cookers are pretty much every working person’s best friend when it comes to hot, delicious, low-effort meals. Just by throwing in a handful of ingredients, and maybe the occasional stir, a tasty, nutritious, home-cooked meal is right at your fingertips! However, there are a few things I’ve found quite helpful when taking my first […]
Edgestar Portable Ice Maker Review
The most impressive feature on the Edgestar is adaptability. When using an ice machine in an RV you need it to be versatile, and by being able to use both mains tap water and bottled water, this machine is exactly that. It also requires no draining, and it is compact enough to fit into any […]
Blueberry Spice Jam
United States Department of Agriculture, Extension Service Blueberry-Spice Jam 2-1/2 pints ripe blueberries 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg or cinnamon 5-1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup water 1 box (1-3/4 oz) powdered pectin Yield: About 5 half-pints Procedure: Wash and thoroughly crush blueberries, one layer at a time, in a saucepan. Add lemon […]
How to Clean Your Waffle Maker
Cleaning a waffle maker may appear like a simple task. But there are things that I often avoid and perhaps I will start by outlining what I avoid when doing a proper clean up. I never do any waffle clean up while it is hot or dunk the entire waffle maker into a cleaning solution […]
