We all love our microwaves. They’re handy, resourceful, and pretty robust. But nothing lasts forever, does it? Microwaves do wear out over time. In fact, the average lifespan of a healthy microwave is just around ten years. Several things can go wrong with microwaves over time. So, let’s explore the longevity of our nifty microwaves […]
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Are you finding that things are getting somewhat steamy in your kitchen, and not in a good way?! Are you trying to find out which is better—a downdraft extractor or a traditional extraction hood? Allow us to help. But first of all, what is the difference between the two? Well, a downdraft extractor is a
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Your extraction fan plays a fundamental role in maintaining the atmosphere of your kitchen, protecting the surrounding areas, removing cooking odours, and not setting off the smoke alarm – but they can also be something of a nuisance for the tall cook. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering or desiring an increase in the distance
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British consumer goods brand JML produces a range of “copper stone” cookware. But what is “copper stone”? Does it actually contain copper? Does it contain stones?! Read on to find out. JML copper stone pans generally have a three-layer construction, consisting of a non-stick, scratch-resistant top, a forged aluminium core and a stainless-steel base. The
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Non-stick pans have been the topic of much debate in the last few years regarding their safety (or lack of), but if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that once you’ve used a non-stick pan for cooking, the idea of going back to a more traditional (and muckier) pan holds little appeal.
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Unless you’re an experienced chef, it’s unlikely you’re familiar with the types of cookers at your disposal. Perhaps you’re a big foodie, or the recent lockdowns have piqued an interest in the kitchen, and you’ve become something of a budding Gordon Ramsey—minus the shouting and swearing (we hope!)—and you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen with
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Have you ever found yourself wondering what the difference is between a warming drawer and a proving drawer? Us too. Some bakers vow there is a difference, others… not so much So, we thought we’d delve a bit deeper into this mystery and find out if a warming drawer is the same thing as a
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