Review: VacMaster VP215 Vacuum Chamber
Unlike FoodSaver vacuum sealers, a vacuum chamber will actually evacuate all the air out of a chamber. It is also useful for Sous Vide cooking and long term storage.
Share on facebook
Facebook
Share on twitter
Twitter
Share on pinterest
Pinterest
Share on email
Email
Recent Kitchen Equipment Reviews
Making Neapolitan-Style Pizza at Home Using a ½ Inch Thick Slab of Steel
Traditional Neapolitan pizza requires a wood-fired brick oven that reaches temperatures of 800-900°F. This is well beyond the capabilities of a home oven. But with this simple hack, you can mimic the conditions of a wood-fired brick oven in your own home!
Review: Breville PolyScience Control Freak Induction Cooker
An induction cooktop that gives you the ultimate control over temperature. Precision cooking has never been easier, but it’ll cost you a pretty penny.
Breville Oracle Touch vs. Breville Barista Express
Two powerful home espresso machines from Breville. Which one should you buy?
Making Neapolitan-Style Pizza at Home Using a ½ Inch Thick Slab of Steel
Traditional Neapolitan pizza requires a wood-fired brick oven that reaches temperatures of 800-900°F. This is well beyond the capabilities of a home oven. But with this simple hack, you can mimic the conditions of a wood-fired brick oven in your own home!
Review: Best Salt Shaker and Salt Container
A little dash of salt can transform bland tasting food into something truly delicious! Seasoning food properly is an overlooked skill that every home cook should perfect in order to elevate their dishes to the next level.
Review: Breville PolyScience Control Freak Induction Cooker
An induction cooktop that gives you the ultimate control over temperature. Precision cooking has never been easier, but it’ll cost you a pretty penny.
Recent Recipes
How to Make Butterscotch Pudding From Scratch
Learn how to make butterscotch pudding from scratch with this grownup version of the childhood classic. Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated magazine.
Extra Tender Beef and Broccoli
This beef and broccoli dish is extra tender when you apply the techniques described in this recipe. No more tough and chewy beef!
The Ultimate Cowtown Ginger Beef
Calgary ginger beef is a regional dish that has expanded outwards. The dish is a combination of sweet and spicy flavours; each restaurant develops its own balance. This recipe tilts towards spicy, thanks to generous amounts of ginger used. Feel free to play around the proportion of ingredients to come to your own balance. Enjoy this Calgary ginger beef recipe!
Pisco Sour Recipe — A Classic Peruvian Cocktail
Peru and Chile fiercely contest the origin of this drink, but I was first introduced to it during my visit to Peru in 2014. Pisco, a brandy produced from distilled fermented grapes in the winemaking regions of Chile and Peru, is at the base of this drink. This recipe uses an easy-to-remember 2-1-1 ratio that ensures a balance between all the ingredients.
Pressure Cooker Chickpea and Sweet Potato Curry
Using a pressure cooker, you can have a curry in a hurry.
The Ultimate Cowtown Ginger Beef
Calgary ginger beef is a regional dish that has expanded outwards. The dish is a combination of sweet and spicy flavours; each restaurant develops its own balance. This recipe tilts towards spicy, thanks to generous amounts of ginger used. Feel free to play around the proportion of ingredients to come to your own balance. Enjoy this Calgary ginger beef recipe!
Lemon Sage Smothered Chicken
No oven? No problem. This easy delicious chicken dish from the Southern United States is cooked entirely on the stove top. Inspired by Craig Claiborne’s Smothered Chicken recipe.
Food Articles
Get the Breville Joule sous vide cooker for the lowest price of the year
The is available today for $149.95 on Amazon. This is $50 less than it’s been all year. The last time
Breville Polyscience HydroPro Plus: The Best Sous Vide Immersion Circulator?
Immersion circulators and sous vide have become incredibly popular, but there hasn’t been much innovation in the market in recent year; until now.
The Easiest Way to Peel Garlic
Peeling garlic with just your bare hands can be a time consuming challenge. Don’t worry though. With this simple hack, you can start peeling your garlic effortlessly.
A Guide to Selecting the Right Onion
Yellow onion vs. sweet onion? Shallot vs. red onion? Don’t be confused by all the choices. Use this handy guide to help you make the decision!
Can you use a cooling rack in the oven?
Cooling racks are much more versatile than you might think! One of my favorite kitchen hacks is using a cooling rack inserted in a baking sheet as a cooking surface.
MSG Myths: Is it really bad for you?
Should we really avoid foods that contain MSG? The answer may surprise you.
Get the Breville Joule sous vide cooker for the lowest price of the year
The is available today for $149.95 on Amazon. This is $50 less than it’s been all year. The last time
