The George Foreman name is synonymous with nutritious meals, and the George Foreman rotisseries are no exception. Designed to change the way that people perceive healthy eating, these appliances are boldly affirming that healthy eating no longer has to be a tasteless and time-consuming task. George Foreman rotisseries come in large and small varieties including: Baby George Rotisserie Big George Rotisserie George Jr. Rotisserie Check out all of the comments and reviews … [Read more...]
Exploding Glass Cookware & Bakeware – Should We Be Concerned?
Glass bakeware, cookware and food storage containers like these Pyrex bowls is something commonly found kitchens across America. Believe it or not, glass cookware from Anchor Hocking and Pyrex has been classified as a potential household hazard. It's said that exploding glass cookware can send razor-sharp shards of glass flying in all directions, creating the possibility of serious (and permanent) injury to anyone within a few feet of the explosion. This video shows how Anchor Hocking … [Read more...]
The Best Microwave Uses You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
I love kitchen gadgets -- from the completely mundane like my cheese shredder, to the more technical like my microwave. So picking just one that's my most favorite isn't easy.Believe it or not, I would have to say it's the microwave. I use my microwave for a whole lot of things, and it really cuts down on the cooking time for me. In my opinion, microwaves are probably the single most useful kitchen gadgets around because you can use them for everything from defrosting meat, to popping homemade … [Read more...]
Cooking Oils Explained – How To Choose The Right Cooking Oil
Not all cooking oils are created equal. In fact, some cooking oils can greatly improve your diet. Here are 6 cooking oils that are good for you. The healthiest oils include: Olive Oil - adds flavor and reduces the risk of heart disease. Canola Oil - has the lowest level of saturated fats and is the cheapest for frying. Peanut Oil & Sesame Oil - lower your cholesterol levels. Walnut Oil & Flaxseed Oil - have the highest concentration of Omega-3 fatty … [Read more...]
Dangerous Cookware Exposed: Teflon, Nonstick, Pyrex, Ceramic – Which Is The Safest?

Did you know that Teflon and other nonstick cookware are perfectly safe until you apply heat to them? That's right, as long as you don't use your cookware to actually cook you won't experience any off-gassing of toxic fumes. Makes you wonder why they even make it, right? Did you know that glass cookware such as Pyrex can explode and shatter? When it ages and collects scratches and nicks, upon being removed from a hot environment to a cold one (such as an oven to a … [Read more...]
To Make Tender Meat, Use A Crockpot Or A Pressure Cooker
Without a doubt, my favorite cooking device is the crockpot. Being able to throw a few ingredients together and leave them unattended for 6 to 8 hours only to return to a perfectly executed meal is just about the greatest thing ever! Check out the top 10 reasons to use a crockpot, rather than stovetop or oven cooking. I really enjoy serving up a super tender pot roast that falls apart with a fork. Nevermind the flavorful gravy that's made from the drippings left over from cooking. … [Read more...]
Crock Pot vs Pressure Cooker – Which Is Better?

It's time to prepare dinner. Should you use a pressure cooker? Or should you use a crock pot (or slow cooker)? Dilemmas... dilemmas... The pressure cooker claims speed similar to a high power microwave, the crockpot insists "low and slow" but ready by supper time is the better way. Here's my point-by-point comparison of the two, after making the same dish made in both a crock pot and in a pressure cooker... … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons To Use A Crockpot Rather Than Stovetop Or Oven Cooking
We got an email the other day: Help!... I have a crockpot. I know I should be using it to cook more efficiently for my family. But I just don't feel motivated to use it. What do you think might motivate me to return to crockpot cooking? It's amazing to me that not more people use their crock pots because there are so many advantages to using one, and so few disadvantages -- if any. … [Read more...]
Pressure Cookers: Tips & How-To Videos For Your First Time Using A Pressure Cooker
Long before microwave ovens became available, there was always a way to cook a wide variety of meals quickly and simply. Namely, the pressure cooker. I dare say, using a pressure cooker is a much better way to speed up your cooking time, as everyone is familiar with the gray food colors and rubbery tough textures that are experienced when nuking your food in one of those new fangled contraptions. Pressure Cooking vs Braising Braising is one of my favorite methods of … [Read more...]
Fun Cooking Inventions Predict What Dining In 2015 Might Be Like
It's not often I find myself writing about an inventor's contest in my food blog.But, it's not often I stumble upon a burger cooked by your tailpipe. Or levitating salt and pepper shakers either. These, and 8 other clever items, make up the top 10 entries in the "Dining in 2015" contest hosted by designboom. … [Read more...]
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