Olives are a common ingredient in a variety of different dishes, but it is rare to use up an entire can of olives just for one recipe. This can lead to wasting olives that could have otherwise been used for other meals. Most people hate to waste food, and vacuum … Continue Reading
If you have leftover beans that you need to reheat, but you’re unsure which option is the best, don’t worry! We’re here to (finally!) resolve the mystery of the best way to reheat beans. The good news for all microwave users is that this appliance is the easiest and fastest … Continue Reading
Bamboo boards and wooden cutting boards should never be cleaned in the dishwasher! Continuous and prolonged exposure to heat, moisture, and chemicals may cause the bamboo or wood to crack or warp. Knowing this, bamboo cutting boards should be cleaned in the sink with mild dish soap, warm water, and … Continue Reading
If you love fresh veggies, you know how hard it can be to get through all of your vegetables without them going bad. Storing your vegetables in the fridge can give you up to a week to eat them before they go bad. This is often not long enough to … Continue Reading
Homemade beef jerky is very delicious, and it can take a lot of work to get your beef jerky made. You don’t want to lose any of this jerky to spoiling, but this can actually happen since homemade jerky doesn’t have preservatives in it like store-bought jerky. If you are … Continue Reading
You can season a cutting board with olive oil, but it’s not recommendable! Although oiling wooden cutting boards is beneficial, this must never be done with any type of cooking oil, including olive oil. Any edible oil can go rancid and this could affect the food being prepped on that … Continue Reading
To seal a wooden cutting board, that is, to close its natural pores, you need food-grade mineral oil. There are also other options for sealing wooden cutting boards like linseed oil and beeswax. Mineral oil is the most effective and easiest to apply. Wooden cutting boards look stunning and have plenty … Continue Reading
You can sand plastic cutting boards to refresh them and remove those annoying cuts. As time goes by, plastic cutting boards tend to get worn out, and eventually, become unhygienic and unsanitary. All the marks, cuts, and stains can cause the board to look nasty. But, a plastic cutting board … Continue Reading
Is a glass cutting board bad for knives?-Unfortunately, it is. This cutting board is one of the least desirable surfaces for knives. Glass cutting boards are aesthetically pleasing, but they’re hard, almost as hard as steel, and don’t score. As a result, they can easily dull, chip, or break even … Continue Reading
You can cut meat and vegetables on the same cutting board, but, you’re risking cross-contamination! To ensure food safety, it’s recommendable to have separate boards for cutting veggies and meat, but also for poultry, seafood, and eggs. Although it may seem easier (and cheaper) to have one cutting board for … Continue Reading