Kitchen & Dining

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Christmas baking is in full swing at my house and it's time to stock up on sweet treats for the holiday season.

Cooking with kids can be fun. There are lots of ways to get them involved as your little helpers, teaching the basics of cooking and baking, and even having them take on a few tasks themselves once they're old enough.

With Thanksgiving just about here it's time to take a look in your cupboards and see what kitchen appliances and cookware you're missing to make hosting a large dinner easier. Read on to see some items you should treat yourself to to make cooking a large meal a breeze.

Before the Aquasana Powered Water Filtration System, I had tried a few pitcher water filters. They tend to be on the slow side when they work, and because my well water is yellow and smelly, I don’t think they’d be powerful enough to clean this water. With Aquasana, I had fresh, clean water in seconds, and it really does taste great.

 Mother’s Day is almost upon us, and it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to get for the special moms in your life. Today I’m sharing some great gift ideas for the women in your life who love to entertain.

Before I tried the Spherificator I had no idea you could make caviar from any ingredient. This is one kitchen gadget that’s fun, easy, and really adds flavour to every dish.  

Pressure cookers: who knew that one small appliance could cook up so many different dishes? I spent the week trying out the very versatile Instant Pot Smart pressure cooker, and now I’m a huge fan of pressure cooking and an even bigger fan of Instant Pot’s smart features.

Whether you struggle to cook pasta or fancy yourself the next Master Chef, certain kitchen essentials are required in your pursuit of a home cooked meal. First and foremost, you need a decent set of pots and pans; and while you might be happy with those mismatched relics from the past, or are set on purchasing each new pot and pan separately, there are a number of benefits associated with investing in a full set of cookware.

I’m a big fan of herbs, especially basil. I grew up in a Persian household and herbs were always served with dinner. Wrapping feta cheese and fresh mint, dill, parsley or basil in warm Persian bread is especially delicious. I could live off that meal and never get tired of it. But I could never figure out how to get my herbs to last for a long time. I turned to Pinterest for a solution, and discovered the Prepara Herb Savor. I then noticed that Best Buy carried it, and asked them to send me a sample of this kitchen gadget to review.