'Kitchen Appliances'
Under Pressure
Closed Published by Jennifer Walker May 6th, 2013 in Kitchen Appliances, Nibbles & Bites.
(Sorry if you now have that song stuck in your head.)
Growing up I’d always heard dire stories about pressure cooker malfunctions–blowouts, dinner ending up on the ceiling, and even injuries in the more severe cases. These stories pretty much insured that it was one kitchen appliance that I wouldn’t be bothering with, despite some of the so-called benefits.
Or …
[more...]Honey, I Shrunk the Apples!
Closed Published by Jennifer Walker August 6th, 2012 in Kitchen Appliances, Nibbles & Bites.
Watch out, folks, she’s got a dehydrator and is not afraid to use it!
A few weeks ago I was in an unusual (for me) situation: a little extra cash, 2 Bed, Bath & Beyond gift cards burning a hole in my wallet, and a 20% off coupon to BB&B, all when I had to run an errand in that …
[more...]Summer-Ready Redskin Potato Salad & Giveaway!
11 Comments Published by Jennifer Walker May 14th, 2012 in Kitchen Appliances, Nibbles & Bites, Summer, Vegetable Recipes.
The temperature is rising and the sunny days of Summer are just bursting with cookouts, pot-lucks and pool parties. A creamy potato salad is great for these get-togethers because it can be made up to 2 days ahead and the flavor actually improves as it sits!
Frequently, a potato salad either features an oil-and-vinegar dressing or a mayonnaise-based dressing. My …
[more...]The Tale of the Turbo Turkey
Closed Published by Jennifer Walker November 28th, 2011 in Breakfast Recipes, Kitchen Appliances, Nibbles & Bites, Thanksgiving.
Like many others, this past Thursday, we prepped our Thanksgiving turkey and loaded him into the oven in plenty of time to allow the recommended 15-20 minutes per pound, plus resting and carving in order to have dinner ready at a respectable 5:30ish that evening.
Like previous years we brined it and then slathered it with an herbed butter and …
[more...]To Brown or Not to Brown
Closed Published by Jennifer Walker October 24th, 2011 in Kitchen Appliances, Nibbles & Bites.
This was a recent topic of discussion around our house this weekend and I wanted to get some outside opinions on the subject:
When cooking in the slow-cooker,
do you do any pre-cooking or just toss everything in and let it go?
My position is the toss and go side of things. Frankly, I think after 8 hours of cooking
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Ode to a Toaster Oven
1 Comment Published by Jennifer Walker September 19th, 2011 in Humor, Kitchen Appliances, Nibbles & Bites.
It started back in college life
Those heady days all on our own
When catching meals was full of strife
And home cooking did we disown
But to prep frozen pot pies was less than your due
Though what else could you really produce?
The years without you were not found wanting.
Until, that day, when we were so blue…
[more...]Tucson fundraiser: Cook for the Cure – July 21
Closed Published by Karyn Zoldan July 13th, 2011 in Chewish TUCSON, Food for Thought, Kitchen Appliances, Out and About in Tucson.
Image by wlayton via Flickr
Every year Cook for the Cure, presented by KitchenAid, raises funds for breast cancer with parties held all over the country. Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southern Arizona, in association with Tucson Originals and TWS Premium Appliance Center, is joining in the fun with a 4-hour celebration of fine food and wine July 21.…
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- Image by Patrick Hoesly via Flickr
If you have ever heard of this store, you know the great things offered here! Ikea is a home shopping superstore. This store is Swedish based, but has everything you need to furnish your home, and also decorate.
My friends and I were able to take a trip to Pittsburg last week to visit …
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