Cooking Utensils

Kyocera salt mills have an adjustable ceramic grinding mechanism that allows you to set the granule size to your liking for every task. Raising and lowering the level of the grind wheel within the...

In just a few seconds you can construct a hamburger press from a large empty mayonnaise jar and its lid. Kitchen tools that only have one purpose are rarely used and spending the extra money to...

Having an airtight seal for your food products can make a difference in quality, taste and shelf life. The air is food's worst enemy as it breaks down the food and can make it go bad faster. There...

Invented by John L. Mason in 1858, the Mason jar revolutionized food preservation. His design was copied by many others, including the Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing Company, which began in...

Turning an old 55 gallon steel drum into a smoker is a great way to re-use a large steel drum and make an excellent backyard cooking tool. Although there are several ways to approach making the...

Traditionally used in Asian cooking, bamboo steamers provide an easy and healthy alternative to other cooking methods and allow more than one food to be cooked at once. Bamboo steamers are...

Nothing beats the heat on a hot summer day like a cone or bowl of homemade ice cream. While your local grocery store undoubtedly offers a variety of brands and flavors, the creaminess of freshly...

Sandwich makers are typically small countertop electrical appliances. Both the base and the hinged lid of the appliance are small grills. Food is set on the base, and the lid is closed,...

Like a microwave oven a pressure cooking will speed up the cooking time. Yet, unlike the microwave, cooking in a pressure cooker enhances the flavor of foods. Instead of simmering sauces for...

A hand-held can opener is a tool that uses a wheel, a wedge or cutter and a lever (the handles) to accomplish the task of opening cans. The first tin can was invented in 1810 as a way to preserve...

A food processor is a home appliance similar to a blender in that it can grind, mix and puree foods. The difference is that it has special attachments that can chop foods, grate cheeses and...

Vacuum sealing foods will keep out unwanted bacteria. The Rival Seal-A-Meal Vacuum Food Sealer allows foods to stay fresh. It also prevents freezer burn on meats and other foods stored in the...

In this era of modern conveniences, many people are finding themselves at a loss when faced with a kitchen hand appliance that was an everyday feature a few decades ago. Learn how to use a manual...

All you want to do is get the lid off that glass bottle. You shouldn't need instructions, yet the notice, "Button pops up when seal is broken," is taunting you and you want to see that...

There will always be those jars that just won't open. Whether it just be a hard jar to open or a jar that has food in the seal. Here are some tips to make your life easier.

Sauteeing, pan-frying and browning gets easier and safer when you use a splatter screen. This cleverly designed cooking utensil prevents grease from spitting out all over your stove top, counters...

When you buy a Dutch oven, it is not ready to be used. To prepare it you need to season it so that you can make it last and be ready for proper cleaning. The instructions that come with a Dutch...