Yes! In many cases, a food mill is better than a food processor and if you are a serious cook, you’ll wonder why anyone ever thought a food processor was a replacement for it. Essentially, a food mill is like a sieve combined with a blade to push foods through. But, unlike a food processor, … Read more
While you can peel most vegetables with a good paring knife, most cooks will want to have one or more vegetable peelers. You will likely find that you like one particular type of peel the most, but there are actually different types of peelers and the differences are not necessarily arbitrary. For example, it took … Read more
If you’ve shopped for graters you have probably noticed there are too many different types. Graters have become over-specialized leading to a bewildering number of choices. It’s difficult to know what kind of graters you need for your kitchen. In this article, you will learn about different types of graters to make it easier for … Read more
For general measuring of ingredients, you’ll need a set of dry measuring cups, at least one liquid measuring cup, and a set of measuring spoons. Dry measuring cups and liquid measuring cups actually hold slightly different amounts. Not all such products are created equal! Good measuring cups and spoons should last for decades. Here is … Read more
If you find yourself struggling to turn over food or move it around precisely where you want it, you’re probably missing a pair of tongs. Many cooks turn to a spatula or spoon when tongs would be much more useful. Tongs allow you to grab onto the food and turn it rather than having to … Read more
Pastry brushes are used primarily for brushing on or applying liquids to foods. Usually, they are used to brush egg wash or butter onto pastries or bread or to apply a glaze onto baked goods. They can be useful for any similar job. Cheap pastry brushes are not worth having because the bristles fall out … Read more