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The Chefs Knives I DIDN’T Get On OpenSky (A Unique Online Shopping Site With Celebrity Recommendations)

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What started out as a tweet quickly became a Facebook or Google+ post in my mind, once I realized that I couldn't say what I wanted to say in 140 characters. Then, I thought twice and realized that others might benefit in some small way from what I'm about to post, so I abandoned that idea too and decided to write an entire blog post instead. (As a writer, you always see the bigger picture and think of those who could possibly benefit from something that you've experienced.) This post … [Read more...]

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My Favorite Kitchen Gadget: The Egg Slicer

There are lots of great uses for an egg slicer... OTHER than for just slicing eggs! photo by by chatirygirl on Flickr

Recently I was asked, "What is the one kitchen gadget that you can't live without?" Now remember, this is coming from a guy's perspective, and this guy in particular is a pretty basic chef. You won't see any cute, little one-bite meals pretending to be the main course on the plates I serve! Garnish without substance is definitely not the way I cook. To that end, I've put some real serious thought into which gadget would qualify as my all-time favorite. The term gadget is what gave me … [Read more...]

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Unique Spice Racks + Lots Of Clever Ways To Store Spices In Your Kitchen

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We all use spices at one time or another to cook with. Even if it's just oregano and bay leaves for spaghetti, or cinnamon and nutmeg for cookies, most of us have at least a few spices in our kitchen. Finding unique ways to store your spices -- whether you have a few or a bunch -- can be a really fun project!   Here are several interesting spice racks, plus some really clever ways to store your spices...   … [Read more...]

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7 Unique Ways To Seal Potato Chip Bags To Keep Chips Fresh

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I don't know about you, but I absolutely hate it when I buy a bag of chips and they go stale before I can finish the bag. Fortunately, I've found 7 good ways to keep chips fresher for longer. This will save you money too -- because you won't have to go out and buy a new bag of chips when the other half bag goes stale!   #1  Keep chips in a separate container, rather than in the bag. If you have a large plastic bowl with a tight lid, or even a jar with a lid that has a seal, … [Read more...]

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Foods That Should Never Be Put In The Kitchen Sink Garbage Disposal

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Would you believe not everyone has a garbage disposal in their kitchen sink? In fact, only half of U.S. households have a garbage disposal. I never had a garbage disposal until I moved into my apartment in Portland. I'd never even used one before! Unfortunately, I just assumed that I could put any food into the garbage disposal and all would be fine. Wrong! I soon discovered that there are some foods that you simply cannot put down into the garbage disposal. And there are certain … [Read more...]

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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...]

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Bamboo Cutting Board Facts ~ Pros & Cons Of Bamboo Cutting Boards

These days, making cutting boards from bamboo is very popular. Did you know that bamboo is actually a type of grass, rather than a wood? The main reason people like bamboo cutting boards is their hardness, plus the fact that they are very resistant to bacteria. Regular wood cutting boards, over time, get grooves in them where bacteria can get caught and transfer to food. This is especially true if the cutting board is not cleaned properly. So, if you're torn between getting a bamboo … [Read more...]

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Kitchen Chopper Reviews ~ Find The Best Food Choppers

Who doesn't love a new kitchen gadget?  Things like chopping, slicing, and dicing often turn out best when done by handy dandy little gadgets. (That is unless you're highly skilled with a knife and have a little extra time on your hands.) Besides, it's great being able to core, slice, and dice all in one quick motion -- especially when it always results in just the perfectly formed ring of pineapple or equally divided apple segments, right? For example, you've heard of the Slap Chop, … [Read more...]

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Everyday Uses For Kitchen Shears & Reasons To Use ‘Em Instead Of Knives

Do you have a pair of kitchen shears in your kitchen?   If you're like most people, the last time you used scissors in the kitchen was probably to open the packaging that contained a food product.  So, do you really need kitchen shears? Pretty much any regular pair of scissors would work for opening packages, right? Consider this...   … [Read more...]

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The Best Kitchen Gadget?… The Egg Slicer, Of Course!

Who doesn't love a new kitchen gadget? You can always use a new cutesy little device that's specifically designed to address a problem you never knew you had, right? This was the case with one of the few kitchen gadgets I hold dear to my heart: the  egg slicer. Capable of raising your lowly salad to professional standards, I'm amazed that I got by without one for so long.  I also use my egg slicer to make perfectly symmetrical egg salad.  Slice the egg, then turn it 90 … [Read more...]

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