I had always made pecan pie the same way. I never thought anything of the texture because it is how I knew homemade pecan pies to be! I asked him if he wanted me to make a pecan pie this year for Thanksgiving. He said, “Only if you can make it with a smooth filling–otherwise,...
Have you ever started a pot of water for pasta and wondered if it will ever start to boil? Have you ever noticed one of your pans has a hot spot that causes your food to cook unevenly? Have you ever gotten frustrated because you accidentally scratched off some of the non-stick surfaces on your...
Do you prefer gas, electric, or induction cooktops? Do you like to finish a one-pan meal in the oven? As you start to decide on various pieces for your kitchen collection, it is important to keep these things in mind. Failure to do so can lead to frustration due to underperforming, unusable, or even destroyed...
Trips to the produce section of the grocery store can be a source of indecision, frustration, and confusion. Produce can be expensive, so a mistake in picking something out can be costly. It can also be extremely frustrating when you are cooking a meal and one of the ingredients is not worthy of your creation....
I used to fall victim to strategically placed, teal-handled spatulas in the pudding aisle. This all too often leads to the heartbreak of a half-melted, teal-handled spatula head and the inevitable internal battle on whether to trash it. It is possible to prevent such tragedies when such encounters are paired with my kitchen utensils buying...
