If you are someone who particularly enjoys cooking, then you might well take a lot of pride in your kitchen. Many people do, and it is easy to see why. For many households, it is a place of communal gathering - and who doesn’t love great food being shared with loved ones? But if you want to make the most of your kitchen, it helps if you have certain pieces of equipment in order … [Read more...]
Can These Gadgets Make You A Better Cook?
Being a great cook is about understanding ingredients and flavors, and how to balance them properly. Getting the best combinations makes for the best dishes. However, you can give yourself a bit of a head-start with the right equipment. All professional chefs will tell you that a good set of knives is the most important thing. That is true, but things have moved on a bit in … [Read more...]
Upgrading Your Kitchen Faucet
Drip, drip, drip! Leaky faucets can drive you nuts and keep you awake. Upgrading your kitchen faucet is a moderately easy job for the average do-it-yourself-er. Know Your Sink How many holes are provided for the faucet hardware? Some sinks have one hole. Others have three holes, four inches apart, and others have three holes, eight inches apart. Match your new faucet to … [Read more...]
5 Kitchen Organization Tips
*This is a guest post. The kitchen is the heart of every home, and a well-designed kitchen helps the whole house feel more organized. Because they're the center of so many activities from cooking dinner to gathering with friends, kitchens work hard. Whether you love cozy country styles or sleek contemporary designs, proper kitchen organization will help ensure you … [Read more...]