The pressure cooker is a long-standing staple kitchen appliance designed to churn out slow-cooker dishes in a fraction of the time. Fun fact: the first pressure cooker was actually invented centuries ago, in 1679, when Denis Papan, a French physicist, invented a pot that could reach temperatures of 266 degrees Fahrenheit. Since then, pressure cookers …
Ninja and Vitamix are hands down two of the most well known brands in the field of blenders, with Vitamix being the high-end brand, and Ninja being the everyman’s more affordable alternative. But in a showdown between the two, who would win? Here we’re going to look at some of their key features, how well …
Which Brand Offers the Roast with the Most? De’Longhi and Breville have been duking it out for the espresso machine throne for years now, with both brands bringing intelligent and useful features to the market. The thing is, both companies’ products seem, well…kind of similar, especially to those who are just getting into the sweet, …
Storing fruit can sometimes be difficult. This is mainly because some fruit needs to be stored in the refrigerator, some on the counter in a fruit bowl, and some in a storage cupboard. Due to their thick peel, limes are pretty easy to store. But when peel, chopped up, or juiced they need to be …
The pomegranate is a fruit with a multitude of nutritional benefits. Technically classified as berries, pomegranates are high in fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, potassium, folate, and protein. Scientific studies have shown that pomegranate contains punicalagins and punicic acid, both of which have antioxidant properties. Punicalagin actually has thrice the antioxidant content of green tea. …
When you see a crate of dragon fruit at the grocery store, you may experience a flurry of different emotions. From awe and fascination to overwhelmed and intimidated – these reactions are actually very common when it comes to addressing this strange and exotic fruit. For although dragon fruit can look both vibrant and beautiful, …
Kiwi fruits are delicious and refreshing, whether eaten alone, blended into a smoothie, or even chopped up for a fruit salad. However, if you have never cut one before, you may well be wondering what on earth you do with it. I mean, the skin is fuzzy and does not exactly look appealing. Fear not …
Fresh ginger is one of the best ingredients to have on hand for a range of dishes. However, keeping it fresh will mean it can be used for longer. Ginger is often used to add a subtle yet tepid hint of spice to sweet and savory meals. While many of us will find the powdered …
Cream cheese is, generally, quite soft in texture. However, when it comes to baking, you might find that a recipe requires you to soften the cheese even further. When a recipe requires this, it is usually because the amount of cream cheese that you are required to add to the mixture is quite dense. …
There are many uses for citrus juice in the kitchen. It can be poured over a piece of delicately cooked fish, used as the base for a salad dressing, and even incorporated into delicious desserts. It also stands on its own as a vitamin-packed drink that will help kickstart your morning. However, getting the juice …