Clay Cookware has been used in Mexico for generations, and can be found in almost every Mexican kitchen. It is a tradition passed down by the ancient Aztecs. The Aztec kitchen had clay jugs, ollas and casseroles. Ollas (pots) were used to heat food over a fire, as well as steaming food by pouring […]
A mandolin is a musical instrument. A mandoline is a must have kitchen tool. If you’re looking for uniformity in slicing, speed or shredding, a mandoline should be in your kitchen. The uniformity also allows for even cooking. This kitchen tool has been around for years and I can’t think of a chef that
If you’re my age, you probably saw at least one of these pots in every kitchen you visited. I’ve had mine for almost 50 years and my parents and grandparents also owned their share of this cookware. Blue speckled roasters generall have high sides and a lid and used to cook large quantities of
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I own several types of pots and pans, all sizes, all finishes. One of my all time favorite cookware items are my cast iron pans. Actually I have three different pan sizes; 8 inch, 10 inch and 14 inch. I also have a flat grill pan and a ridged pan. And lastly, I have a
I get asked a lot what is my favorite kitchen tool. I have so many and I it is hard for me to say which one is my favorite. So, I will start here with one of my favorites and one I use almost every time I am cooking. That is, the bench scraper or
I’m often asked what kitchen knives I favor. Good, sharp knives are an essential in any kitchen as well as developing proper knife skills (see video at the end of this post). Because a good kitchen knife can set you back a few bucks, I would start by what I consider the two most used