#kitchen-tips

#kitchen-tips

Steel sponges, also known as pot scourers or steel wool, are rough, metal cleaning tools usually sold in the shape of a ball. They're typically made from, you guessed it, steel, which is cut into fine strips before being packed together into a holdable shape.

Rachael Ray introduced the concept of using a garbage bowl in the kitchen to minimize trips to the trash can during meal preparation.

Through the hot summer months in our kitchen, my partner and I are in a constant battle against armies of fruit flies—a new battalion each day.

Please don't do this to your blender! Adding ice last can prevent the blades from getting strained, as ice can damage the blades over time.

Cracks in the blade are one of the most serious signs of wear. They can compromise the knife's structural integrity, making it dangerous to use.

"The dough probably has too much moisture and needs more dry ingredients in the batter," said recipe developer Jerrelle Guy.

This technique is so useful because the steam hydrates and lifts off food splatters so they can be wiped off effortlessly while the vinegar removes odors.

The number one biggest mistake to avoid when it comes to kitchen drain maintenance is waiting until there's a big clog to tend to it.

When it comes to filling piping bags, many have experienced the struggle of getting frosting everywhere but in the bag. This hack simplifies the process significantly.

Using Bar Keepers Friend revitalizes kitchen items like sheet pans and sinks, demonstrating the effectiveness of this age-old cleaning solution for tough stains.

Knowing how to store strawberries properly will benefit your produce and emotional well-being in equal measure. After all, the window between scoring a carton of fresh strawberries from the farmers market and watching them don a jacket of fuzzy mold in real-time is notoriously, tragically short.