Category: Kitchen Hacks

Find easy tips or hacks to help you in the kitchen

Why Does My Kettle Not Stop Boiling?

Why Does My Kettle Not Stop Boiling? It’s easy to simply overlook the humble duties of an electric kettle. I mean, how hard can boiling a few cups of water get? The appliance faithfully boils water, brews coffee and warms other beverages without a hitch. When there’s a hitch though, things can get tiring fast. For example, people have complained …

Why Does Water Boil faster in an Electric Kettle?

Why does water boil faster in an electric kettle? An electric kettle is quite different from a gas top kettle. It has an inbuilt heating system that causes water to boil once plugged in. An electric kettle boils water considerably faster than the traditional stove top kettle. It automatically switches off once the water boils to 100 degree Celsius or any …

Can Electric Kettle Be Used for Making Tea?

Can electric kettle be used for making tea? Your electric kettle can bring water to a boil. If you attempt to brew your tea with it, you will have the flavor altered. But this cannot always be the case. Electric kettles are built to boil your water and not to brew your tea leaves. Unless the manufacturer specifies support for …

Do Gas Grills Need Briquettes?

Do Gas Grills Need Briquettes? Many chefs think of “going briquettes” with the gas grills. Indeed, it can be tempting to return to the 90s or say experience energy-saving traditional cooking. But then, do gas grills need briquettes? Some gas grills need briquettes. If your manufacturer does not specify support for briquettes, do not add any variety to your gas …

Why Does My Stainless Steel Pan Have a Rainbow?

Why Does My Stainless Steel Pan Have a Rainbow? You just noticed the annoying rainbow, and like you, some wonder, “why does my stainless steel pan have a rainbow?” Well, it is a bit of a kitchen mystery, but we solve it together. A rainbow stain on your stainless steel pan results from a thin film material causing constructive interference. …

How to Fix a Pinhole on a Kitchen Faucet

How to Fix a Pinhole on a Kitchen Faucet. A pinhole leak may look so small but a few droplets of water can steadily add up to hundreds to thousands of water gallons. For this figure, you want your faucet fixed, which is why this article reveals how to fix a pinhole on a faucet. Unfortunately, there is no permanent …

Do Sinks Come with Drains?

With a sink drain, doing dishes and other quick washes are easier. But do sinks come with drains? It would be rather strenuous to improvise alternatives for collecting dishwater than have your sink drain easily flush it while holding bigger particles.  Usually, kitchen sinks come with drains you have to connect to a 1–1/2 in p-trap. Some bathroom sinks may …

What Can I Use Instead of a Basting Brush?

A basting brush can be useful when baking or cooking in the kitchen. In baking, basting brushes are used for glazing bread and pastries with butter or an egg wash. A single basting brush can be used as an all-purpose tool or as a spreading tool. It’s great for roasting, grilling, marinades, and even dough. But what can I use …

Can You use a Paddle Instead of a Hook attachment??

Can you use a Paddle instead of a hook attachment? Yes and NO. Hook attachments for stand mixers are now available and each of these hook attachments serves a specific function. When it comes to utility, some hook attachments are interchangeable, while others aren’t. Do you know the difference between a Dough hook and a Paddle hook is? After all, …