Don’t you ever wish you could just toss out that nasty strainer sitting in your kitchen sink? They are one of the stinkiest and most germ ridden areas of our homes, but most people find themselves scrubbing and scraping just to get a little more life out of them. We often struggle with stainless mesh [...]

Have you ever wanted to make your own french fries at home? Wouldn’t it be great to prepare a healthier fry with less fat and more of the seasonings you like best? This can be a  tastier and more beneficial way to enjoy this popular food. Many of us have probably thought about making our [...]

A julienne cut is a fancy sort of cut that can add appeal to almost any dish. Some recipes call for vegetables to be julienne cut specifically, but it is a technique that you can use to improve the presentation of many dishes. It also allows vegetables to cook more evenly so you end up [...]

Every type of pasta can be measured, stirred and served with one tool. The Spaghetti Measure. Not a mere spaghetti spoon, the Spaghetti Measure is a multi-functional kitchen tool that makes preparing pasta of any shape a joy. WHY A SPAGHETTI MEASURE? WHY NOT JUST USE A SPOON OR TONGS? Au Contraire! SPAGHETTI MEASURE is [...]

How many times have you or someone you know dropped a spoon down the drain only to have to retrieve it lest it wedge itself in for a long visit? Perhaps, you’ve accidently let food like the last vestiges of a chicken breast slip off the plate and into the drain? Suddenly you have to [...]

Salsa is more than just a fun word to say. It is one of the most versatile condiments available, and is loved by almost everybody. It can be used as a dip, a topping or an ingredient and there are limitless ways to prepare it. When you make salsa at home you can add the [...]

Many Chinese recipes and other stir fry recipes call for shredded meats and vegetables. Also for dishes like cole slaw, Korean carrot salad and other fresh veggie salads and side dishes will require you to finely chop or shred your vegetables. Once you stop to think about it, there are a number of meals that [...]

Corn on the cob is the perfect summer treat for backyard barbecues and parties. It has a great taste and is a nice option for a fresh tasting side dish that is easy to make. People with dentures, braces, loose teeth or jaw problems can find it almost impossible to eat corn from the cob [...]

Introducing a revolutionary new salad bag made from microfiber. This totally reusable bag will keep your salad and other vegetables fresh and dry for a longer period of time. This is an eco-friendly salad storage device that really works. The high-tech microfiber material is designed to pull moisture away from your produce and then eliminate [...]

Looking for a fast and easy way to wash your fruits and veggies? You might not be, but we have discovered a neat little gadget that does just that. It not only makes the job easy, but also faster and more convenient. This means that you are far more likely to actually do it. We [...]

Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like you are rushed with work, and can’t fit lunch in? You are not alone! Everyone has them all the time, and they manage them in their own ways whether it is running to the local cafe, stopping by the vending machine, or not [...]

It sounds like a big deal, I know. Not eating for 10 days! But it wasn’t. Believe me. On the contrary, it was a wonderful, rich, and spiritual experience. In addition, I am back at my ideal weight, I have more energy, my skin is glowing, my nails are healthier, and I feel strong mentally. [...]

Is It Just Another Marketing Tool? Many of you may have noticed the plethora of organic foods in the supermarkets these days. From the produce department to the frozen food section, it seems like everything is an organic food. This is not surprising since consumers are buying more and more organic foods. The trend started [...]

There are a lot of tips out there for preparing butternut squash. This is a really diverse vegetable and can be used in an added to many many things. The best cooking tips for butternut squash come by knowing a bit about the product itself. It comes from the gourd family, which is native to [...]

Does the idea that good food has to take a long time to make keep you from spending time cooking? There are many ways to help speed and efficiency in the kitchen. The arrangement of your kitchen, as well as the tools you use, make all the difference. Don’t give up on trying to expand [...]

The new Parisian shop Lavinia, which bills itself as Europe’s largest wine and spirits shop, devotes a generous section to French organic wines. But they cannot be found among the hundreds of bottles laid out appealingly in stylish wood and glass racks. The enviable selection is tucked away at the back of the shop, in [...]

Check out this great video on baby proofing your kitchen and bath. It is surprising how many everyday items can be hazardous to a growing child. Toddlers are naturally curious. Tasting, touching and feeling are how infants learn about the world around them. Take a moment to look at your surroundings from a youngster’s point [...]

You may ask what being green means. It means being kind to our environment. There are many things you can do in your kitchen to be green, save the environment. You have the ability to do good for your environment, save energy, and eat healthier by changing a few habits in your kitchen. Changing from [...]

Findings, made by Doctor Lu of Emory University in the US, show that children who consume an organic diet have less exposure to certain man-made chemicals. The children were tested for two common agricultural pesticides whilst eating a conventional diet, and then again 5 days after they started eating a mostly organic diet. The levels [...]

Before you know it Thanksgiving will be upon us. In just over a week we will sit down once again with our families (biological and/or chosen) and gorge upon a feast until we need to unbutton our jeans and snooze on the couch. Thanksgiving officially launches what people refer to as “The Holiday Season” which [...]

The kitchen is one of the dirtiest rooms in our homes. Because it is usually a high traffic area that gets daily use, kitchens get dirtier, faster than other areas of the home. Kitchen cabinets are often the dirtiest area of the kitchen because we are often afraid to clean cabinets for fear of ruining [...]