Kitchen & Dining
Great gifts for the home chef
One of the most challenging things about Holiday shopping is how one gift does not fit all, but if you have a chef on your list this year, you’re in luck. There are tons of great gifts for the budding chef, enthusiastic foodie, or someone you know who takes cooking to a new art form.
Peugeot Corkscrew review: the Salma and Baltaz
I learned a few years ago that fancy corkscrews exist. But until I tried out these Peugeot corkscrews, I had no idea that they could actually be cool.
Cookware buying guide
Choosing cookware, the perfect skillet, or a beautiful copper pot is easy. Just check out all of the cookware available at Best Buy.
Prepare for back to school with some brain food – Shelly’s...
I’ve been experimenting with brain food lately, and found a recipe that takes all of those nutrients and combines them into one delicious energy bar. Although they’re chock full of healthy ingredients, they taste almost like a chocolate bar. The local coffee shop sells them and calls them ‘Brain Bites,’ but I just call them delicious. I whipped up a batch of these little gems today – check out the recipe and my photos for the steps to make them.
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.
Why should you buy a cookware set?
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.
Teach your children: cooking tips for little helpers
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.
Bar and wine essentials you’ll want before the holidays
A selection of bar and wine essentials to enhance your holiday parties, adding style, and keeping drinks fresh and cool, whether your guests are indulging in wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, or non-alcoholic drinks.
Become a better home cook with this easy spaghetti dinner
We're all eating out less and staying home more, and if you want to become a better home cook I've got some tips on an easy pasta dinner you'll love.
ZWILLING JA Henckels gives a chef’s touch
Adding a few exceptional knives and pans to your kitchen can make all the difference in your kitchen. Using guidelines from my chef friend, I checked out the ZWILLING JA Henckels Professional “S” collection and the new frying pan. I was impressed with their quality and performance.