Tips & Guides

You can’t imagine a kitchen without a kitchen mat. That’s how indispensable these mats are! If there’s no kitchen mat in front of the sink, you would be considered unkempt and disorderly. We place it in the kitchen, where we experience high foot traffic, or near the stove to avoid oily stains. It is natural that … Read more

Microwaves and toasters may look similar, and you probably have already used one of them. But you may either want to upgrade your appliance or may want to look for energy-efficient kitchen gear and are confused between a Microwave oven and a toaster oven. You may have questions in your mind like: Which one is … Read more

The main difference between non-stick and stainless steel is that stainless steel doesn’t have any coating on it. It is usually layered or bonded with aluminum to increase heat conductivity. You will have to replace non-stick after a couple of years, whereas stainless steel will remain your companion in the kitchen for years. Your favorite … Read more

Non Stick Pan Vs. Cast Iron – Let’s get one thing clear: No pan made of any material is worthless. Each pan with different construction and material in your kitchen arsenal serves a particular purpose and needs a distinctive way of maintenance. Every ingredient responds differently in each pan, resulting in different textures and tastes. … Read more

All Clad Vs. Calphalon non-stick pan – Read this detailed comparison of the two top brands and learn which one is better nonstick cookware for you. Both brands, All-Clad and Calphalon, are most sought-after and loved by not only home-chef culinary lovers but also professionals. But in general, All-Clad is more expensive, whereas Calphalon offers … Read more

Oh, how we love when our eggs just slide out of the non-stick pan right into the plate! No scraping, scrubbing of the pan is required afterwards for cleaning either. However, no amount of its benefits could overshadow the potential risk related to non-stick Teflon. And it seems that every other non-stick pan either has … Read more

We can’t imagine a kitchen without a non-stick pan. It shows how indispensable it has become in our lives. However, finding the right non-stick pan can be baffling as some non-stick pans have a notorious reputation regarding safety. Some non-stick are more durable than others. And honestly, the question is: is there any non-stick pan … Read more

Ceramic non stick pan vs. Teflon is a hot debate in the culinary world surrounded by speculations, confusion, and often fear. And it’s the first decision a consumer has to make when he goes out to buy non-stick cookware. The questions that boggle his mind are: Which cookware is most safe? Which will last long? … Read more

It’s a dream to have hardwood flooring in the house because it brings timeless elegance and warmth into the home. But is it suitable for the kitchen? The kitchen is the place that has more moisture than any other room except the bathroom. And wood flooring is more susceptible to water damage and requires more maintenance … Read more

Various sizes of placemats and tables makes it difficult to determine which size would suit best on your dining table. There is no one-size-fits-all criteria that should be followed. However, it is always useful to know standard sizes for every shape of table before ordering placemats. It will help you avoid a cluttered look on … Read more

Some home cooks believe that following a chef’s recipe to get the perfect taste requires good equipment. Other home chefs are always on the lookout for cookware that can take a lot of beating in the kitchen. After all, who wants to replace the cookware every so often? And who would understand cookware more than … Read more

Microwaves are essential in the kitchen for fast heating leftovers, grilling, or even baking. Whether your microwave is broken or you need an upgrade, you may get confused by the overwhelming options in the market. The key consideration point in buying a microwave is that your culinary goals should align with the microwave you buy. … Read more

Hardwood flooring can create ambiance and warmth in any space. But certain myths are surrounding the hardwood flooring that it can damage over time. Another myth is that it shouldn’t be used in the kitchen, as it is the most moisture-prone area in the house and can’t handle accidental spills. Naturally, there are some pros … Read more

Copper cookware, often termed the luxurious sports car of the culinary world, is fast, strikingly gorgeous, and isn’t a dime a dozen. But you will seldom find a 100% copper utensil or even real copper utensils. Copper utensils with real copper come in three types. Bare copper Tinned Copper utensils Multi-layered or cladded copper utensils. … Read more

Every once in a while, you have a Teflon pan that’s highly scratched. Such pans present us with the problem of accidentally ingesting Teflon particles that come off the pan. It has led many people to wonder if there’s a way to completely remove the Teflon coating, leaving a smooth surface and reusable pan. While … Read more

Cooking in a non-stick pan means skipping the hard scrubbing of charred food every day, But widely used Teflon pans have a health stigma associated with it. It’s known to cause various cancers, infertility, liver or kidney diseases and many other diseases. Although the world of non-stick pans has changed with a safety whistle buzzing … Read more

Usually, people dispose of their non-stick pans after they show signs of deterioration – scratching, food sticking, chipping and flaking. But Teflon is one of those non-stick pans many people want to dispose of or recycle due to the scare the Teflon presents. And it’s appreciated, especially when someone has an older unused Teflon pan. … Read more

Since microwave oven invention, cooking and reheating food has been convenient because, unlike traditional conventional ovens, it consumes less energy and cooks food faster. But microwave ovens are surrounded by doubts that it causes the deadliest of diseases – cancer. How much of this circulated statement is true? Do microwaves emit harmful radiation that can contribute … Read more

Ceramic non-stick cookware removes the uncertainty created by Teflon pans regarding safety. Ceramic non-stick range is free of all the evils of harmful chemicals like PFOA and PTFE and brings the ease of cooking delicious dishes guilt-free (without using lots of oil). And yes, ceramic cookware is aesthetically pleasing to look and cook and instantly … Read more

A momentary distraction, and the food burns! Woosh! It leaves behind a terrible mess to clean after… And if the pan is non-stick Teflon, then just forget about scrubbing or using elbow grease… Or throwing it into the dishwasher… sigh!!! So, how can you clean the burnt Teflon pan without damaging the non-stick coating? That’s … Read more