How to Use a Bread Knife Without Squashing You bake a beautiful loaf. Then you cut it and the whole thing squashes flat. It is one of the most frustrating things in the kitchen. But it is also one of the most common. And the fix is simple. The problem is almost never the bread. … Read more
How to Use a Citrus Zester: The Complete Guide Introduction You want bold flavor in your recipe. A citrus zester gives you just that. Zest is the outer layer of any citrus fruit. It holds natural oils. These oils carry a deep, bright flavor. You do not get this from the juice alone. Lemon zest, … Read more
Why a Kitchen Scale Matters in Baking Baking is a science. Every gram counts. When you bake, small errors in measuring add up fast. Too much flour can make your cake dry. Too little sugar can ruin your cookies. A weight scale removes all the guesswork. Many beginner bakers rely on measuring cups. But cups … Read more
What Is a Salad Spinner? A salad spinner is a kitchen tool. It dries salad greens and other salad ingredients fast. It uses centrifugal force to spin water off wet leaves. You place your washed salad leaves inside, close the lid, and spin. The water flies off and collects in the outer salad bowl. Many … Read more
Baking is one of my favorite things to do on weekends. I make everything sourdough bread, pie crusts, pizza, cookies, and croissants. And over the years, I learned one big lesson: the surface you roll your dough on matters more than you think. I have used wooden boards, marble slabs, plastic sheets, and even plain … Read more
If you have ever opened your pantry and felt overwhelmed by mismatched containers, half-open bags, and stale snacks, you are not alone. I was in the same spot six months ago. That is when I decided to do something about it. I bought three sets of glass jars with bamboo lids. I used them every … Read more
I love to grill. I grill almost every weekend. And over the years, I have tried many basting brushes. Most of them were bad. The bristles fell off. The handles got sticky. Some even melted near high heat. Then I switched to silicone basting brushes. That changed everything. I spent weeks testing the top silicone … Read more
Why I Started Using Viking Mixing Bowls I cook almost every day. I bake bread on weekends. I meal prep on Sundays. And for years, I used cheap mixing bowls that slipped, scratched, and eventually rusted. I needed a real upgrade. That is when I found Viking Mixing Bowls. I had seen the name on … Read more
I’ve spent years in my kitchen testing pots and pans. I’ve boiled stock, slow-simmered chili, and cooked pasta for large family dinners. I know what makes a great pot and I know when one falls short. When I first heard about Viking’s 3-ply stainless steel stock pots, I was curious. Viking is a brand known … Read more
I’ve been cooking at home for over 12 years. In that time, I’ve gone through cheap pans that warped, nonstick coatings that flaked, and handles that felt like they were going to snap off any second. So when I started seeing Viking cookware pop up on my radar, I was curious. Viking is a brand … Read more