A microwave’s sole purpose is to produce heat, so surely it runs the risk of occasionally overheating, right? Technically, yes. Most electronic products pose a risk of overheating for a plethora of reasons (a short circuit, ageing, overuse/misuse, etc.), but what happens when your trusty microwave overheats? First of all, it needs to be said …
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 …
What is the difference between a food processor and a good old blender? Is there even a difference? The answer is yes. This article outlines the difference between the two kitchen appliances, what they work best with, and which one you should own… What Is a Food Processor? The clue is more or less …
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Burgers are awesome; we know this. However, if you’ve ever tried to make a burger at home, you’ll know that recreating your favourite burger from your favourite restaurant is not easy. Often homemade burgers are thicker than their restaurant counterparts, and this can cause the finished burger to be drier and not as mouth-watering as …
The average slow cooker in the UK uses 0.64 kWh of electricity on low settings and 1.65 kWh on high settings. These numbers are based on six sources, from which we calculated the averages. According to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), energy cost an average of 17.2p/kWh in the UK in …
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Cookware and kitchen utensils can be quite confusing, even for the more seasoned home cooks out there. Ever wondered if your kitchen is in desperate need of a potato ricer? Well, you’re reading the right article. Below we’re going to talk about potato ricers find out exactly what they are and whether your kitchen needs …
Potato ricers and potato mashers are some of the most hotly debated kitchen utensils in the world. What is the difference between a masher and a ricer? Which do I need? Do I like mashed potato enough to be reading articles about potato mashers and ricers online? If you are reading this potato utensil article, …
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A burger press is a very handy gadget to have if you want to start making your own burgers. You can also use burger presses for making things like fishcakes and potato fritters. Homemade burgers are healthier than shop-bought ones as they don’t contain any artificial additives or preservatives. When you make your own burgers, …
If you’re looking for a chef’s knife that balances quality with affordability, then you’re in the right place. We’ll be sharing some tips on how to choose a budget chef’s knife, plus our top 5 recommended budget chef’s knives available in the UK right now. About Chef’s Knives What is a chef’s knife? A …
As the name suggests, multi cookers are designed to allow you cook several different things with one device. Buying a multi cooker is cheaper and more space-efficient than buying a separate rice cooker, steamer and soup maker. What Is a Multi Cooker? Multi cookers usually have several pre-set options for cooking things such as …
