kitchen
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18 Kitchen Knives You Might Encounter (and What They’re Actually For)
If you’ve been feeding yourself for any real length of time, you have probably realised there’s a difference between “preparing food” and actual cooking. Mixing up some boxed mac & cheese and calling it dinner isn’t exactly the same thing as whipping up artichoke-stuffed beef tenderloin with a side of fingerling potatoes. At this point,…
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The Easiest Way to Clean Cooking Grease
Broadly speaking, there are two ways to deal with messes in the kitchen: Everyday tidying up — like after cooking, eating, or spills — and then, the type of deep cleaning typically reserved for when people you want to impress are coming over, or you’re trying to get a security deposit back before moving.
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You Need a Different Ice Box in Your Freezer
Open, free-floating ice trays — even the silicone ones — are no way to store ice. They’re prone to breaking, being stinky, and there’s always one ice cube that will never let go.
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Sorry, but Your Microwave Needs Maintenance
It’s easy to forget about our microwave when we’re not using it — especially since many models are compact, tucked into the corners of counters, or mounted above the stove. But, like other kitchen appliances, our microwaves need basic maintenance in order to keep running smoothly.