Cooking Gear: Myself
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Help in the Kitchen!!
Asked by G.M. from Florence
on January 2, 2010
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here is the problem point blank.... i have a husband and a 9 month old and dont know how to cook a thing. please send some easy recipes to help this kitchen idiot :) o...
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- Hey GM! Kudos to you for wanting to cook for your family. It's MUCH harder nowadays to cook than it easy to go the easy way and eat fast food. Don't worry, you can ...
- Spaghetti is one of the easiest - as your baby grows, I suggest twirly noodles instead of long ones - easier for them to pick up & eat... buy noodles (and whole grain ...
- i was in the same boat till i started buying the box dinners that you just add meat to they are really easy and taste like you really put alot of effort into it even t...
When Do You Clean Your Kitchen?
Asked by K.J. from Nashville
on August 25, 2010
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Earlier there was a debate between a few of my friends on when to clean the kitchen after cooking dinner. Some say they clean it the moment they finish eating, others...
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- I clean as I go. After making dinner, all the things are in the sink (or dishwasher if it is unloaded). After everyone eats and puts plates in the sink, I scrape the...
- Right after dinner. If I sit down and relax they don't get done. Same with making coffee to brew the next morning. I like to relax with the kids after/bathe, put them ...
- There are some days that the sink just fills and fills with dishes because me & my hubby are too lazy to clean it haha BUt lately I kinda clean as I make dinner. F...
What Do You like About Your KITCHEN ?
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on June 2, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
I am going to have my kitchen remodled and I was just wondering if you could take time to share with me any tips that would help me out. I have an L shaped...
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- large area countertop that has cabinetry from both sides. great for baking and serving cafeteria style. I love my double ovens and the corner is a lazy susan underne...
- We just did a facelift to our kitchen - new cabinets (antique white 42" to the ceiling with gorgeous moulding and oil rubbed bronzed hardware) LOVE them! I went wit...
- These are important to me: 1. lots of storage 2. that I can reach everything _ ie) nothing too high for me to reach 3. fire extinguisher near the stove (3rd degree ...
How to Clean My Sauce Pan
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on April 14, 2011
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Hello Mama's,
Ok, Last night I made beans to go with our dinner. Unfortunately I burned them so now I have a sauce pan full of dried, baked on crust that won't bu...
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- C., soak your sauce pan using cascade dishwashing powder. I would say at least over night. J. D. Lubbock, TX
- Boil water mixed with a bunch of baking soda in the pot and let that simmer for about 30 mins or so. Once thats done you should be able to clean the pot out Good Luck
- I would put water in it and let it set. If that doesn't work - what's worked for me is using "EASY OFF" on my pots and pans - however, you cannot use Easy Off on th...
What Do You Have Out on Your Kitchen Counters?
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on August 5, 2011
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Ok need help. I feel like my kitchen counter tops are crowded yet I have taken so many things off & put them away.
I, currently, only have a 4 piece toaster, coffee ...
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- My toaster, blender, coffe maker and my bread machine. You could get one og those hanging fruit baskets I've seen 3 tiered ones, maybe some type of organizer for keys,...
- I have the dish drainer, convection oven, a decorative pitcher that holds cooking utensils, and knife block on my counter. My kitchen is very small. My entire counte...
- Toaster oven, blender, two sets of ustensils, pasta container, coffee pot, an enclosed wooden box with drawers and doors for postage, return labels etc, a decorative j...
Looking for Suggestions for Safe Cookware and Food Storage
Asked by K.B. from Los Angeles
on September 23, 2010
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Hello mamas,
I am on a quest to make my household healthier. It is so overwhelming when you start to learn of all the toxins in our environment, houses, beauty prod...
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- cookscountrytv.com has some great pan suggestions. For pots, we go with stainless steel, and have stainless steel and cast iron pans. We do have one non stick as we...
- I use a lot of cast iron. It is great when it has been well seasoned. LOVE my cast iron pots and skillets. I also have a higher end set of All-Clad and I love it ...
- Hi K., Are you familiar at all with Princess House? We introduced a line of stainless steel cookware in 2006 with a lifetime guarantee. I won't lie - it's not inexp...
Kitchen Type Gifts
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on November 19, 2010
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My parents are redoing their entire kitchen next month (gutting it and completely redoing it) so I'd like to get them kitchen type stuff for Christmas. I ordered my d...
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- They have awesome bamboo stuff now and it's so pretty - just go to a fancy kitchen store and look around! I've seen bamboo bowls, cutting boards, spoons, spatulas, sal...
- hi, just got an e-mail from Pillsburystore.com they are having a special on Le Creuset stoneware, two pieces for $35.95, and they have the cutest colors available. I ...
- If their cookware is not the new annondized stuff, if they get a cook top, it might not work. My mom just redid her kitchen and the bonus for me was that I've gotten s...
Burned Kitchen Laminate
Asked by M.L. from Wichita
on April 25, 2010
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I sat a hot pan on the laminate in my kitchen. It is now discolored and bubbled. Is there any way to improve the appearance?
Hardwood Floor in the Kitchen????
Asked by E.S. from Los Angeles
on August 29, 2009
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I'm thinking of putting hardwood floors in my kitchen instead of tile. Wondering what your experience has been if you did the same in your home, let me know the posit...
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- I love my hardwood! Much better on your feet and legs, it is much softer than tile. Also I have experienced things that would normally break on tile have a chance of...
- We have hardwood flooring in our Kitchen... it is no problem But, we did Varathane it, with 2 coats. This protects the wood from spills and seals it. We just mop it c...
- I have bamboo flooring throughout my home and even in the kitchen. It works fine and is great on the back if I'm standing for a long time cooking. C.
Seasoning a Cast Iron Pan
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on November 18, 2009
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hello Ladies I just got a new cast iron pan, what is the best way to "season" it?
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- We put a little oil in it, then spread around with a paper towel. Other than that cook in it. And do not use soap to wash it. My husband boiles out stuck on stuff, but...
- I just use my cooking spray or oil. I put a good amount in the bottom, take a paper towel and spread it around. I do this after every use. As you cook with them, th...
- Brush some of your left-over bacon grease on the pan and heat it on the stove until the surface of the pan is a shiny black. Then, it should be non-stick.
