If you’ve ever been about to throw something in the oven and the instructions say “for fan-assisted ovens use this temperature, and for a normal oven, use this temperature”, and you’ve panicked and realised you have no clue what oven you have, we’re here to help. As someone who has lived in rented accommodation for …
Wooden utensils have likely been used since humans first starting cooking up a storm in caves! But are wooden utensils fit for a modern kitchen? Can you use a wooden spoon in a pan with a non-stick coating, for example? Or will the wood scratch up the Teflon so badly that you need to replace …
Le Creuset cookware is hardy, but even the hardiest of cookware has its limits. Today, we’re looking at whether you can use steel wool on Le Creuset cookware, and if you can’t, how to clean Le Creuset without damaging it. So, let’s find out how you should clean this cookware, shall we? Does Steel …
If you’re considering buying ceramic pots and pans for your kitchen, you may be wondering how long these pans last. Well today, we’re looking at this non-stick cookware and finding out. Let’s look at how long ceramic pans last, shall we? On average, non-stick ceramic coatings only last between 6-9 months before they start to …
If you’re new to owning an induction hob, you may be wondering why it buzzes and if this noise is normal. Noise from an induction buzz is entirely normal. Depending on the heat settings and the stage of the cooking process, there will be a buzzing noise of some kind. Today, we’re going to explain …
If you’ve just got an induction hob, or you’re considering buying one, you may want to know which pans and pots you can use on an induction hob. If your pans are relatively new, you may be able to use your existing pans, but how can you tell? Well, there is a symbol that lets …
For most home chefs, this saucepan question may seem a bit easy. However, for some of our beginner chefs reading this, it is a very important cooking question to answer. Saucepans are a very common cooking tool in the kitchen, but some people at the beginning of their culinary adventure may not know exactly what …
If you’re a fan of cooking, you may have heard of induction hobs as they are one of the most popular hobs in the UK right now. However, many people aren’t sure what induction hobs are and how they work. So, today, Chef’s Pick is taking a look at induction hobs and telling you everything …
If you’re thinking about buying a new cooker or oven, you may be wondering what the difference is. And, in fact, whether there is a difference at all. If you buy a cooker when you actually wanted an oven, will you have a problem? Are these simply different terms for the same cooking appliance, or …
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If you’re in the market for a new hob, it’s a great idea to know some info about each hob type. That way, you can choose the perfect hob for your kitchen and your cooking style. Now, sadly, we can’t help you choose the perfect hob for you, as all of us enjoy cooking on …
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