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แสดงบทความที่มีป้ายกำกับ Kitchen แสดงบทความทั้งหมด
วันพุธที่ 18 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2555
Angry Grandpa destroys kitchen!
Today Grandpa gave "Kitchen Nightmares" a new name! When somebody takes Grandpa's candy, he takes his anger out on the appliances. As a result, we have no refrigerator, stove, microwave or toaster oven. Shortly after this video, Grandpa was taken to jail but was released only a few hours later.
วันจันทร์ที่ 30 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2554
A Small Home Appliance Can Be Exactly What Your Kitchen Needs
Whether you want to set up a new kitchen or want to improve it, you should look to get a small home appliance. Appliances such as mixers, blenders, toasters, and rice cookers can make your life in the kitchen easier. Not only that, these appliances save a lot of time and are perfect for quick meals. Let's take a look at some appliances as examples. Each kitchen appliance can help in a different way.
วันอังคารที่ 19 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2554
Freshen Up Your Kitchen
So you're selling your home and you've read all the books on staging and how to effectively get your home ready for showing. Once of the simplest things that many people overlook is cleaning. Their home may be tidy and staged beautifully, but is it clean? There is nothing like a truly clean home to eliminate any unwanted odors and leave a home smelling fresh and new.
Some of the worst offenders come from our appliances that we used every day. Baked on foods or lingering odors get absorbed into the walls of our refrigerator, countertops and other surfaces, and before you know it we're spending money on fragrance laden air fresheners to try and mask the smells.
Implement this list of cleaning tips to extend the life of your appliances and freshen up your kitchen for your next open house.
Coffee Maker - Start by cleaning your coffee pot either in the sink or dishwasher (depending on manufacturer's instructions). Pour equal parts of water and vinegar into the tank and run it through a couple times. If you have a build up of mineral deposits in your water, run about 2 cups through, unplug and let it sit for an hour. Turn the unit back on and let it run through. You may have to repeat the rinse a couple more times with plain water to get rid of any leftover vinegar or sediment.
Wipe down the outside of the unit with a combination of water and baking soda.
Coffee Grinder - Use a soft brush to wipe out any coffee grains. Place pieces of bread inside and grind. This does a great job of cleaning under the blades - brush again.
Stand-Up Electric Mixer - Wipe it off with dish soap and warm water and wipe after every use.
Toaster - Unplug before cleaning. Although you may be tempted, never use metal tools or knives to recover scraps. Not only could you be electrocuted if the unit was on, but it is very easy to bend the internal metal pieces.
Remove lower tray wipe with a damp cloth and mild dish soap, (use a cleaner free of ammonia for chrome surfaces), and turn upside down, shaking gently.
Toaster oven - Remove racks and clean with warm, soapy water. Never use an abrasive scrubber or steel wool on any surface with a nonstick surface. Clean the outside with a nonabrasive liquid cleaner since most toasters have plastic or painted metal exteriors.
Refrigerator - Wipe down with water and mild dish soap or two tablespoons baking soda for every quart of warm water. Loosen any hardened spills by saturating them with a damp sponge until they break away. Toothbrushes are good for getting into small places. Never use bleach or ammonia.
If you use an open box of baking soda to absorb odors in your fridge, it only traps them; make sure to replace the box regularly. Refrain from using any scented odor-control products as the fragrance becomes absorbed into the plastic. To mask odors, place a small dish of vanilla extract in the fridge.
Your fridge stays cool by removing the heat from the air inside and releasing it through condenser coils. If they get covered with dust, it acts as an insulation and prevents them from doing their job. Keep them clean by vacuuming with a long handled wand or dusting brush. If you have pets, your refrigerator coils may need to be cleaned more often.
Freezer - Sometimes in side-by-side refrigerator-freezers ice may build up and block the defrost drain tube. If you can see this hole, squirt in a mixture of one teaspoon baking soda and two cups hot water (a turkey baster works great for this). If this doesn't work, you may have to set up a service call.
Manual defrost: Never try to pick or pry the ice away for fear of damaging the surface. Simply turn off the freezer and let nature take its course. Store any food in an alternate freezer. Wipe clean with warm, soapy water.
Oven: Don't wait until your oven starts smoking to give it a good cleaning. Wash the racks by hand, unless your manual advises they are dishwasher safe. Try using this home made cleaner before resorting to the more toxic versions:
Plug holes to the broiler with aluminum foil (don't forget to remove after cleaning)
Combine one-quarter cup salt, three-quarters cup baking soda, and one-quarter cup water, and stir into a paste. Brush on, but avoid any bare parts as salt corrodes metal. Leave overnight, remove with a solid spatula and wipe with paper towels. Use a nylon scrubber for any remaining stubborn spots.
Doors should be cleaned with nonabrasive cleaners and control panels wiped with a barely damp cloth (never wet).
Stove: For electric burners, wipe off when they are cold. If stubborn food residue still remains, turn on the fan, turn burners to high and burn off the excess.
Glass Cooktops: Never use harsh cleaners or scrubbies that will scratch the surface. Use only a cloth safe for non-stick surfaces. Wherever possible, wipe spills when they are warm. For burned on residue, use the cleaner recommended by the manufacturer. For heavy stains, carefully scrape off with a single edge razor blade with a plastic handle.
Microwave Ovens: Nothing is worse than opening a door to a microwave and getting hit in the face with odors from the last two weeks worth of cooking. Start by wiping out the interior with warm soapy water and rinsing with plain water. For heavier jobs, combine two tablespoons baking soda in one quart of water, heat on high for three minutes and let stand for another five minutes with the door closed. Wipe clean. If the odors are still there, leave the door open for a few hours. If that doesn't work, stir six tablespoons baking soda or one-half cup lemon juice into a cup of water and heat on high for three minutes. Leave the door open for a few hours.
Some of the worst offenders come from our appliances that we used every day. Baked on foods or lingering odors get absorbed into the walls of our refrigerator, countertops and other surfaces, and before you know it we're spending money on fragrance laden air fresheners to try and mask the smells.
Implement this list of cleaning tips to extend the life of your appliances and freshen up your kitchen for your next open house.
Coffee Maker - Start by cleaning your coffee pot either in the sink or dishwasher (depending on manufacturer's instructions). Pour equal parts of water and vinegar into the tank and run it through a couple times. If you have a build up of mineral deposits in your water, run about 2 cups through, unplug and let it sit for an hour. Turn the unit back on and let it run through. You may have to repeat the rinse a couple more times with plain water to get rid of any leftover vinegar or sediment.
Wipe down the outside of the unit with a combination of water and baking soda.
Coffee Grinder - Use a soft brush to wipe out any coffee grains. Place pieces of bread inside and grind. This does a great job of cleaning under the blades - brush again.
Stand-Up Electric Mixer - Wipe it off with dish soap and warm water and wipe after every use.
Toaster - Unplug before cleaning. Although you may be tempted, never use metal tools or knives to recover scraps. Not only could you be electrocuted if the unit was on, but it is very easy to bend the internal metal pieces.
Remove lower tray wipe with a damp cloth and mild dish soap, (use a cleaner free of ammonia for chrome surfaces), and turn upside down, shaking gently.
Toaster oven - Remove racks and clean with warm, soapy water. Never use an abrasive scrubber or steel wool on any surface with a nonstick surface. Clean the outside with a nonabrasive liquid cleaner since most toasters have plastic or painted metal exteriors.
Refrigerator - Wipe down with water and mild dish soap or two tablespoons baking soda for every quart of warm water. Loosen any hardened spills by saturating them with a damp sponge until they break away. Toothbrushes are good for getting into small places. Never use bleach or ammonia.
If you use an open box of baking soda to absorb odors in your fridge, it only traps them; make sure to replace the box regularly. Refrain from using any scented odor-control products as the fragrance becomes absorbed into the plastic. To mask odors, place a small dish of vanilla extract in the fridge.
Your fridge stays cool by removing the heat from the air inside and releasing it through condenser coils. If they get covered with dust, it acts as an insulation and prevents them from doing their job. Keep them clean by vacuuming with a long handled wand or dusting brush. If you have pets, your refrigerator coils may need to be cleaned more often.
Freezer - Sometimes in side-by-side refrigerator-freezers ice may build up and block the defrost drain tube. If you can see this hole, squirt in a mixture of one teaspoon baking soda and two cups hot water (a turkey baster works great for this). If this doesn't work, you may have to set up a service call.
Manual defrost: Never try to pick or pry the ice away for fear of damaging the surface. Simply turn off the freezer and let nature take its course. Store any food in an alternate freezer. Wipe clean with warm, soapy water.
Oven: Don't wait until your oven starts smoking to give it a good cleaning. Wash the racks by hand, unless your manual advises they are dishwasher safe. Try using this home made cleaner before resorting to the more toxic versions:
Plug holes to the broiler with aluminum foil (don't forget to remove after cleaning)
Combine one-quarter cup salt, three-quarters cup baking soda, and one-quarter cup water, and stir into a paste. Brush on, but avoid any bare parts as salt corrodes metal. Leave overnight, remove with a solid spatula and wipe with paper towels. Use a nylon scrubber for any remaining stubborn spots.
Doors should be cleaned with nonabrasive cleaners and control panels wiped with a barely damp cloth (never wet).
Stove: For electric burners, wipe off when they are cold. If stubborn food residue still remains, turn on the fan, turn burners to high and burn off the excess.
Glass Cooktops: Never use harsh cleaners or scrubbies that will scratch the surface. Use only a cloth safe for non-stick surfaces. Wherever possible, wipe spills when they are warm. For burned on residue, use the cleaner recommended by the manufacturer. For heavy stains, carefully scrape off with a single edge razor blade with a plastic handle.
Microwave Ovens: Nothing is worse than opening a door to a microwave and getting hit in the face with odors from the last two weeks worth of cooking. Start by wiping out the interior with warm soapy water and rinsing with plain water. For heavier jobs, combine two tablespoons baking soda in one quart of water, heat on high for three minutes and let stand for another five minutes with the door closed. Wipe clean. If the odors are still there, leave the door open for a few hours. If that doesn't work, stir six tablespoons baking soda or one-half cup lemon juice into a cup of water and heat on high for three minutes. Leave the door open for a few hours.
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 14 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2554
Simple And Easy Energy Saving Options In Your Kitchen
One can find numerous proven and effective techniques to spend less on energy in your house. But bear in mind, to accomplish a noticeable reduction in energy consumption, it can require a combination of small steps to truly make a visible impact. For this reason, if electrical power savings is actually a serious goal at home, you need to come up with a complete plan that will outline all aspects of your household electrical power consumption.
Quite possibly the simplest places to begin with is to swap out your home's bulbs. Change out any incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. The average CFL lasts nearly ten times longer while using 75 percent less electrical power as compared to your average incandescent light bulb.
An excellent area begin the process of examining energy consumption is within the kitchen. Identify the actual amount of electricity each of your appliances use. Every appliance is going to consume energy in a variety of ways at differing rates. For example, an electric oven utilizes approximately 2 kilowatts per hour at 350 degrees fahrenheit. The average microwave oven will use almost 1/3 of a kilowatt every 15 minutes at max power. A slow cooker alternatively, only uses about 3/4 kilowatts in 6 or 7 hours of cooking at 200 degrees.
Looking at this kind of information, it is quite apparent that a slow cooker is quite an energy efficient appliance. It uses substantially less electricity than a standard oven. Looking at the reduction in electrical power consumption and how quick they can be to create delicious meals, maybe you should be cooking food with your crock pot more frequently?
The standard toaster costs you close to $.04 each hour to operate at 350 degrees. Your traditional oven will cost you about 3 times this total which makes sense when you think about how much more space it has to warm up. For that reason, you should be making use of your toaster oven to heat up meals or leftovers if feasible. Toaster ovens are very extremely versatile devices and you might be pleasantly surprised by the number of unique recipes you can actually prepare with them.
Cooking with your slow cooker and toaster oven more often will probably have a substantial effect on energy reduction inside your kitchen. Try to plan meals with these types of compact kitchen appliances and you can surely notice a reduction in your electric bill each month.
Modifying routines is ultimately the key ingredient to saving energy. Setting up a crock pot meal in advance in lieu of employing your electric oven is a great way to conserve energy. Though the cost savings might seem small, when combined with other adjustments around your house, you'll see a relatively dramatic reduction almost right away.
Quite possibly the simplest places to begin with is to swap out your home's bulbs. Change out any incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. The average CFL lasts nearly ten times longer while using 75 percent less electrical power as compared to your average incandescent light bulb.
An excellent area begin the process of examining energy consumption is within the kitchen. Identify the actual amount of electricity each of your appliances use. Every appliance is going to consume energy in a variety of ways at differing rates. For example, an electric oven utilizes approximately 2 kilowatts per hour at 350 degrees fahrenheit. The average microwave oven will use almost 1/3 of a kilowatt every 15 minutes at max power. A slow cooker alternatively, only uses about 3/4 kilowatts in 6 or 7 hours of cooking at 200 degrees.
Looking at this kind of information, it is quite apparent that a slow cooker is quite an energy efficient appliance. It uses substantially less electricity than a standard oven. Looking at the reduction in electrical power consumption and how quick they can be to create delicious meals, maybe you should be cooking food with your crock pot more frequently?
The standard toaster costs you close to $.04 each hour to operate at 350 degrees. Your traditional oven will cost you about 3 times this total which makes sense when you think about how much more space it has to warm up. For that reason, you should be making use of your toaster oven to heat up meals or leftovers if feasible. Toaster ovens are very extremely versatile devices and you might be pleasantly surprised by the number of unique recipes you can actually prepare with them.
Cooking with your slow cooker and toaster oven more often will probably have a substantial effect on energy reduction inside your kitchen. Try to plan meals with these types of compact kitchen appliances and you can surely notice a reduction in your electric bill each month.
Modifying routines is ultimately the key ingredient to saving energy. Setting up a crock pot meal in advance in lieu of employing your electric oven is a great way to conserve energy. Though the cost savings might seem small, when combined with other adjustments around your house, you'll see a relatively dramatic reduction almost right away.
วันเสาร์ที่ 29 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
Top 5 Kitchen Accessories
Nowadays it is very popular to put some extra effort in designing your own kitchen and give it a unique look. You might do this in buying expensive products but you could also try to it with with some kitchen accessories. Here I have written down my top 5 kitchen accessories that should be present in any kitchen.
1) Toasters: Toasters come in many colors, it is a nice idea to mix it with the main color of your kitchen. I myself can not go without a toaster. I just like making toast with cheese and ham so this piece of machine is essential in my kitchen
2) Coffee Maker: I need to wake up for work every day very early. Without any caffeine in my body there is not much you can say to me. There are literally hundreds of different coffee makers and it does not have to be a very expensive one. But if you are a coffee lover this item should be present in your kitchen.
3) Blenders: A blender is almost good for everything. I personally am very fond of pumpkin soup so I really need one of these in my kitchen. But they are good for many things and you could even make milkshakes with them if you like.
4) Oven: This off course sounds logical and in most kitchens these machines are integrated. They are great for making your own bread or pies. I also like to make quiche quite often so this should be in every kitchen.
5) Water Boiler: This is also a very popular piece of machine and I use it everyday. I drink a lot of tea in the evening because you can not drink coffee all day. But next to that it is also very convenient when you are cooking your rice as you can first boil the water in the boiler.
The nice thing about the machines is that you can do something special with them. If you buy them in red than you can create a nice retro look. You could also go for black and white to go for a stylish look.
วันเสาร์ที่ 24 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2553
Kitchen Appliances - The Best Addition to Any Kitchen
Cooking is an integral part of every household. It is not possible to eat out every day; it is not very healthy and not at all economical. It is thus beneficial to get kitchen appliances which can help save time and help prepare all the meals of the day. Microwave ovens, toasters, waffle maker, coffee maker all can help with daily cooking. Appliances for the kitchen are the best investment anyone can do to cook quickly and easily. There are numerous brands, thus all can get to choose from thousands of options. Thanks to the internet shopping for practically anything can be done online and so is the case with kitchen appliances.
There are online stores and with outlets of all major brands anyone can get a kitchen appliance that simplifies their cooking tasks. Make brewing hot coffee any time of the day thanks to the coffee makers. For those preferring fresh juice in their breakfast, just set your juicer and get your daily dose of fresh juice. Microwave ovens come in varying sizes and also colors. So one can choose a brand that will have the entire features they have been looking for in their appliance. Dish washers are another important addition in any kitchen, relieving one of the problems to clean dishes after meals.
Apart from making work easy and done in less time kitchen appliances also helps one have more time to spend on other tasks. With not having to spend hours in the kitchen the family can spend more time enjoying as one. But no matter what one decide it is good to look on all the options available. As all brands have some unique functions one need to nicely study the relative functions before getting a kitchen appliance. So just get one from the range of kitchen appliances and make life easy and more productive.
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