PRODUCT: An Improvement To Household Cleaning Gloves

We do a lot of cleaning, but we don’t like many household gloves. They’re hot, uncomfortable, and leave a latex smell on your hands. Glove manufacturer Clean Ones researched consumer dissatisfaction and launched a new “premium” household glove, the Ultimate Latex Free Glove. It’s odor-free and allergen-free: no BPA , no phthalates and, of course,…
Continue reading “PRODUCT: An Improvement To Household Cleaning Gloves”

TIP OF THE DAY: The Different Types Of Paring Knives

Every cook needs a paring knife. With its short blade and sharp point, a paring knife affords angles and control that larger knives can’t provide. This all-purpose kitchen knife, similar in shape to a small chef’s knife, is most often used with fruits and vegetables. It can carve, chop, core, de-stem, peel and slice easily.…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: The Different Types Of Paring Knives”

HALLOWEEN: Skull & Crossbones Tumbler

The “Crossbones” tumbler is fun on Halloween and the other 364 days of the year. Photo courtesy Copco.   Want to celebrate Halloween in a way that isn’t fattening? We’re partial to this “Crossbones” Sierra Cold Tumbler from Copco, featuring a subtle skull and crossbones motif on the plastic gripper (it’s hard to see in…
Continue reading “HALLOWEEN: Skull & Crossbones Tumbler”

TIP OF THE DAY: Cupcake Tower, Cake Pop Stands & Other Presentation Pieces

The Cupcake Tower holds cupcakes; this reversible Cake Pops tower holds both. Photo courtesy The Cupcake Tower.   You don’t have to spend a lot of money to create a wow factor for parties. Keep an eye out and you can find a few great presentation pieces that aren’t too expensive, or are on sale.…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Cupcake Tower, Cake Pop Stands & Other Presentation Pieces”

TIP OF THE DAY: Ounces Vs. Fluid Ounces

Measuring cup for both fluid ounces and dry ounces, from Taylor. This one has an easy digital readout.   Do you know the difference between ounces (that is, between dry ounces and fluid ounces)? If you don’t, it’s easy to screw up recipes by substituting one for the other. Make sure to use either a…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Ounces Vs. Fluid Ounces”