News — KitchenHacks

There are plenty of time-consuming jobs around the kitchen. From peeling potatoes to creating stock, you could spend hours on the most menial tasks. That’s why preparing the most delicious recipes from scratch takes serious commitment. But, doesn’t it feel like there should be a more efficient way to cook? Some modern chefs turn to kitchen hacks, like microwaving eggs or grating butter. Sure, a few of those hacks work wonders, but others fail miserably in real kitchen tests. Hacks only go so far. That’s why inventors have taken cooking into their own hands to create helpful kitchen gadgets for...

PCH Growing up, I'd get so annoyed with how much stuff we had in the kitchen. Did we really need so much Tupperware, kitchen gadgets, and pans? After I moved out on my own, I realized my mom had a reason for every single kitchen purchase. Everything truly came in handy! From a fork thermometer, lid opener, and even electric can opener. There are so many kitchen items out there to help make your cooking experience so much easier. Here are five things I can't live without. Must-Have Kitchen Items 1. Deluxe Fork Thermometer PCH The Deluxe Fork Thermometer is...

According to the American Burn Association, approximately 486,000 Americans sustain a burn injury that requires treatment each year. That means about every minute there’s such an injury in the USA, and most of these burns are associated with either eating or cooking. Of course, safe practices in the kitchen can go a long way to preventing injuries of all types, including burns. And, one of the best ways to ensure your hands, wrists and arms stay safely away from the heat is to wear oven mitts or use pot holders. Oven mitts offer a barrier of protection between your skin...

Cooking rice is a bit of a puzzle. Do you boil it? How many grains are really enough for one person? How much water is necessary? Take all the guesswork (and the burning) out of the process and invest in a quality rice cooker to cook your rice for you, and watch as it does it well every single time. This rice cooker from Aroma Housewares is a must-have kitchen gadget. Not only is it a multifunctional device, but it also includes a steam tray so you can steam vegetables up top while rice, soup or other meals cook below....

Cooking rice is a bit of a puzzle. Do you boil it? How many grains are really enough for one person? How much water is necessary? Take all the guesswork (and the burning) out of the process and invest in a quality rice cooker to cook your rice for you, and watch as it does it well every single time. This rice cooker from Aroma Housewares is a must-have kitchen gadget. Not only is it a multifunctional device, but it also includes a steam tray so you can steam vegetables up top while rice, soup or other meals cook below....