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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.
Organizing Kitchen - Ugggh!
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on February 2, 2010
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We have a small kitchen with limited countertop and cabinet space. I am struggling with how to best organize the dishes, plates, pots, pans, etc. We do have a pantry...
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- I think you're supposed to start with the dishwashing area and put frequently used/washed dishes and glasses in the upper cupboards directly above or as close to the d...
- YOu have som egood suggestions. I have all my bakeware and Christmas ware in the space/tiny closet storage under my stairs. My hubby made me shelves and my mixer d...
- I have the same problem... If you have any wall space in your kitchen, I bought a white "garage" storage cabinet for my kitchen. It added counter space and storage for...
What Is on Your Kitchen Counter? Yes, Another Question!
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on April 2, 2012
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I always have a utensil caddy by the stove, my coffee pot, 2 knife caddies, butter dish (I hate hard butter), bowl of garlic and my banana holder suspender thingy. I ...
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- There is nothing on my counter when I am not cooking or cutting vegetables. I do have a dishrack that goes over the sink. It has a shelf to hold the dish soap, dishw...
- toaster oven, knife block, utensil jar, electric can opener and toaster. (not the same as a toaster oven). we have a small kitchen and are always looking for space.
- Too much. The banana hanger, the coffee pot, toaster, standing mixer, spice rack, utensils, knives and other family debris.
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.
Need New Cookware
Asked by L.L. from Denver
on March 30, 2009
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I am needing to get some new cookware. I have always used a non-stick (T-fal) brand, but am wondering if there is something better that I should look at. I like the ...
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- We bought this Rachel Ray set a few months ago, based on the many good reviews of long time owners and so far, have not been disappointed. We did free shipping with Am...
- I loved my Pampered Chef stuff. I never burned anything in it, even rice when I forgot to stir. They were oven safe. By far the best pans I've had. Host a big enou...
- I've really been liking the WearEver brand hard-anondized pieces I've added over the last couple of years. Durable, sturdy, long-lasting and non-stick on the inside an...
Surgical Stainless Steel Cookware like Saladmaster
Asked by M.I. from Dallas
on February 28, 2008
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I would love to buy the Saladmaster cookware, but it's too expensive for us right now. Did some searching online and found Waterless Cookware. Does anyone have any exp...
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- I've had "Permanent" waterless cookware for about 25-30 years. It has been wonderful and still looks like new. Of course, there are some pieces that I use more than ...
- I bought a waterless cookware set when I was 18. I still have it, but the items I cook on most are the $10 sauce pans that I bought from Marshall's. I use our $4 ste...
- I have stainless waterless cookware and have been using it since 1968 apx. love it. but it was costly back then. We got it at a party Dinner meeting (only way to buy ...
Help with Some Organization in My Kitchen.
Asked by S. from Denver
on November 27, 2011
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I have a couple things I having a hard time with in my kitchen.
First of my kitchen is small, I don't have a pantry in the kitchen which drives me crazy. My first ...
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- I too use a bread box. I'm a bread 'snob' (used to work in a bakery), so I like my bread fresh or not at all. My MIL gave it to me for Christmas, so maybe you can st...
- I have a nice wire basket for my breads and rolls. It holds quite a bit and corrals everything nicely. I also have a cabinet like that. I have some small baskets th...
- We have very limited space in our kitchen and an odd layout. There is no dining room, so our kitchen must fit a small table to eat at. We are updating our kitche...
Cleaning Kitchen Residue
Asked by B.D. from Pittsburgh
on October 10, 2011
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I decided to clean the blinds in my kitchen. The blind closest to the stove had a severe film on it. It is a sticky almost adhesive like film. I do not fry anything...
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- It is mostly the cooking residue, along with the non-stick spray. When you spray the can, even though it is mostly directed at the pan, it goes everywhere. (I've see...
- You'd be surprised how much grease comes off cooking and gets off everything. Then dust settles on it and back and forth until there's a tacky surface. Vinegar and wat...
- That's just normal cooking residue (oils mostly that precipitate out from steam). Residue can build more quickly if you cook over a high flame. Something to prevent it...
Dirty Kitchen Floors!
Asked by S.J. from Milwaukee
on June 6, 2010
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We have two children (ages 3 and 1), and it seems like the floor around our kitchen table is constantly littered with food bits, which then get spread around the entir...
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- I purchased a little mini dust pan & brush. Since my son, now 5, was 3 it has been his chore to use "his" dust pan & brush to brush up the crumbs on the kitchen floor...
- I was going to answer "dogs" (our solution), but see that several people beat me to it! Of course, then your next question would be.........what do I use to clean up ...
- I love the answers about a dog...lol...I have several small dogs, all poodle crosses so are non shedding and they sure love it when my 16 mo. grandson comes over cuz t...
How Much Do Your Kids Do in the Kitchen?
Asked by S.G. from Norfolk
on June 7, 2011
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Another mom's response got me thinking (what else is new, right?). I love having my kids in the kitchen with me. They help me all the time! My five-year old will rea...
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- Yes my kids help. They help cook, and clean up after or after meals. They also know how to cook. My 4 year old, can cook his own eggs. From start to finish... get...
- My kids both help in the kitchen regularly. They help me make dinner three of more times a week. My kids are two and five. My two year old is still doing basic thin...
- My kiddo is 8 and makes her own oatmeal, sammiches and eggs. My five year old pours cereal ;) I try to cook with them a few times a week at a minimum. I don't looooove...
