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More crazy kitchen tips: Unusual uses for your small appliances

Kitchen
By Sage McHugh on April 27, 2012 in

Goldfish in blender

Chances are you think some of your small kitchen appliances serve only one purpose. While you might not let your goldfish dwell in your blender, did you know you could make mashed potatoes in your coffee maker, or whip up a mean margarita in an ice cream machine? Well, it's time to get the most out of your kitchenware. Read on to learn more innovative uses for the common and not-so-common kitchen appliances. Read more

Don't get burned! Pick a toaster oven that suits your needs

Kitchen
By Sage McHugh on September 6, 2010 in

Toaster Oven

If you plan to make a lot of toast on a regular basis -- say you have a large family, for example -- you'll likely prefer a toaster oven over a slotted toaster. Larger toaster ovens can handle up to six slices of bread at a time as opposed to the two or four slices conventional toasters are limited to.

Another advantage toaster ovens have over their old-school brethren is their transparent glass doors, which let you keep a closer eye on your toast's progess. Like top-rated standard toasters, toaster ovens should be equipped with adjustable browning levels and a dedicated bagel setting. There are some downsides to toaster ovens, though: toasting tastes longer than in a slotted toaster, and toaster ovens take up more counter space. Read more

Pop culture: A closer look at popcorn poppers

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By Sarah Burns on March 26, 2010 in

Man eating popcorn.

It's fluffy, it's crunchy, it's mandatory for movie night. Yes, we're talking about popcorn. Ever wonder how it's created? To learn the answer, we picked the brain of The Popcorn Board, (a national non-profit organization funded by popcorn makers). What we learned: Popcorn kernels contain a tiny droplet of water, which, when heated, expands and causes kernels to pop, releasing their starchy interior from their sturdy outer shell. How exactly you transform this hard nugget into America's favorite light, white snack is totally up to you. To achieve more perfect corn, most consumers use popcorn poppers. Under that umbrella, there are currently four main options: hot air, electric, stovetop, and microwave poppers.

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Hot stuff: Toaster ovens do more than toast bread

Kitchen
By Sarah Burns on November 15, 2009 in

Today's toaster ovens offer a slew of convenient options.

With bake, toast, broil and convection settings, today's toaster ovens are giving full-size ovens a run for their money. Unlike standard toasters, these small counter top ovens can do more than just toast bread. They can bake cookies, heat up a frozen pizza or even roast a small chicken. However, contrary to popular belief, a toaster ovens can't toast bread as evenly or as quickly as a traditional, slot-style toaster.

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