Your grandmother probably loved it, your parents likely shunned it in favor of Teflon and your peers buy as much of it as they can. What are we talking about? Cast iron, of course. Although cast iron cookware has been on the market for more than 100 years, it has experienced a bit of a resurgence in the last decade. In fact, sales of cast iron have experienced more than a 225% increase in the last ten years, according to the Cookware Manufacturer’s Association. This is due in part to the revelation that the chemicals in non-stick skillets have caused some health concerns (many non-stick skillet makers have moved away from PFOA-based coating). Cast iron is also tremendously popular for...
What’s cookin’? Preparing meals doesn’t have to be painful or tedious! People are always looking to reinvent the wheel, which means there are so many clever inventions out there (and we always love a good kitchen hack). That’s why I love these clever kitchen gadgets from Amazon which truly make life easier, hassle-free, and even more fun! 1. PB-JIFE! peanut butter knife Buy it on Amazon | $12.99 This ultimate peanut butter knife helps you to scoop up the last of your peanut butter from even the biggest jars. With its round stainless steel ergonomic design, you’ll never be dealing with buttery knuckles again! “Years ago I bought PB-JIFE’s from Kickstarter. My kids love it because of how it’s shaped and...
Cooking at home has so many perks. On average, it’s about 5x cheaper than ordering in from your favorite restaurant, and 3x cheaper than meal delivery services. It’s also typically way healthier, as you know how much salt, sugar and fat is going into your food. Cooking for yourself is also fun and very satisfying when you make something delicious all by yourself. The only downside? The time. After a long day at work, the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen prepping, cooking and cleaning. Cooking dinner from scratch is great in theory, but for the busy professional? The call of convenient takeout becomes harder and harder to ignore. Not to worry, we’ve gathered...
Need to know how to cook a turkey? We’ve got you covered—with tips on what size turkey you should buy, how long it’ll take to cook, and what tools you need to pull it off. Caveat: There are countless methods for roasting a Thanksgiving turkey (and that’s before you even get into grilled turkey and deep fried turkey), but we’re going with one of the most basic because it always works. What Size Turkey Do You Need? A fairly standard 12-15 pound turkey will feed between 6-8 people as part of a meal, so scale up or down as needed. How and When to Thaw a Turkey Don’t forget this step! Unless you buy a fresh heritage bird, your turkey...
