Kitchen & Dining
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.
Gifts that every cook wants in their kitchen
Whether you know someone who is a novice cook or baker or a home pro, there are plenty of gifts for the cook they'll love for the kitchen.
Kid-friendly homemade pasta in fresh cream sauce
In our next article focused on cooking for fall, here's a great recipe for homemade pasta noodles and parmesan cream sauce.
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.
Get squeaky clean dishes every time with Bosch dishwashers!
As a part of their appliance expansion, Best Buy is now offering a selection of Bosch dishwashers!
It’s a bumper crop of Blueberry recipes – Shelly’s Friday Favourites
Out where I live, the hills are alive with the color blue. Thanks to a bumper year for the amazing blueberry we’re all enjoying more of this sweet fruit than ever, and with my cupboards literally covered in them, I’ve had to think of some creative ways to use them.
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.
Peugeot mills: Salt and pepper mill review
Peugeot mills are timeless for a reason. Each product is classically-designed and well-thought out, with adjustments for personalization.
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.
How to find great gifts at any budget for the hostess
Every family or group of friends has that one person who loves to host parties, and there are lots of great gifts for the hostess.