Kitchen & Dining
Summer sides from the garden to your table – Shelly’s Friday...
The amazing thing about summer vegetables is that you can make a new side dish for dinner every single night. Some of them are so good you may just opt out of a main course and stick to your sides.
Review: Turn anything into pearls with the Spherificator
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.
Sweet Christmas treats your family will love
Christmas baking is in full swing at my house and it's time to stock up on sweet treats for the holiday season.
Keep your New Years Resolution to make more home cooked meals
If 2016 is the year you’ve vowed to eat out less and cook more, I’m here to help. I’ve got a list of small kitchen appliances you can use to create your favourites, and it’s so easy you’ll wonder why you didn’t make this resolution before.
Are flatware and knives still traditional wedding gifts in 2015?
Good quality flatware and knives are kitchen staples—but are people still asking for them when they get married?
Renovation Dilemma: If you could only change one thing in your...
Whether it’s your fridge, your dishwasher or a small appliance, there is always something you wish you could change about your kitchen. With spring starting, why not change it now?
Knives 101 – Different Knives for Different Uses
A few days ago I went grocery shopping, and as I was paying, the cashier asked me if I was collecting stamps. “Stamps for what?” I asked. “Stamps for new knives” she enthusiastically replied. To be honest, I’d never really given much thought to knives before. I mean, I have a set that I got when I first moved out many moons ago, but I took my stamp and went on my merry way. Later, I was flipping through the knife brochure that came with my stamp and after about page 6, I started thinking – why are there so many different types? What knife is for what? Do you really need 18 or will two do? As it turns out, you do! Here’s a breakdown of what makes one knife different from another.
The best kitchen gifts for under $100
When it comes to kitchen gifts, there's really no right or wrong way to go about it. There's something out there for any kind of cook!
12 best stocking stuffers for home cooks and bakers
Have a home cook or baker on your list this holiday season? These are some of the best, most useful, stocking stuffers you can get.
Review: Instant Pot makes cooking easier
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.