Bringing joy to the heart of the home
To keep your kitchen knives in top condition, sharpening them occasionally is necessary. Home cooks have a few options to keep their knives sharp: a honing steel (which doesn’t actually sharpen the blade, but rather realigns the edge), an electric sharpener, a manual sharpener, or, as you might’ve guessed by […]
One of the most delicious things made in Norwegian kitchens is krumkake. Similar to Italian pizzelles, a krumkake is a light cookie made on an iron (typically embossed with a decorative design) and rolled on a little wooden cone. Tasty on their own and fabulous filled with whipped cream and […]
Coffee is like a religion to some, so buying the best vessel to obtain this magical liquid is of utmost importance. Coffee makers come at every price point imaginable, and there are seemingly endless manufacturers, models, and types. We’re here to help! We reviewed the top coffee makers on the […]
Picking out dishes can sometimes be daunting – there are just so many choices in color, shape, size, material, and so forth. If you’re looking to add some fancier pieces to your cupboards, a set might not be your best bet (you should consider picking up individual pieces). But if […]
Cookware is an absolute necessity in every kitchen. However, quality cookware can be expensive, and it’s hard to know which brands, material, and types are best. This buying guide will cover some of our top picks for cookware based on price and material to help you narrow down your selection. […]
In addition to basics, like cookware and knives, utensils and cutting boards, there are various kitchen gadgets that can be useful to have in the kitchen. Their usefulness depends on the cook, of course, but sometimes there are gadgets that do just one thing — but do it really well […]
In preparation for holiday baking, I went in search of some new tools for my usual (and new!) traditional Norwegian baked goods. After acquiring my awesome new waffle maker (the Cuisinart Belgian waffle maker — my review here) earlier this year, I realized that my old sad small waffle iron did do […]
Looking for just the right dinnerware set to serve your roast beast or plum pudding? We’ve scoured the ‘net for the best dinnerware and dishes for the holidays!
We love stainless steel for cooking, but it’s not always the best option for every food. That’s why having a good nonstick skillet in addition to your set is a great way to have a full toolkit at your disposal. A new cookware brand, Kitchara, recently launched their “family-size” stainless […]
When cooks upgrade from nonstick cookware to stainless, there’s a transitionary period that many fail to talk about. The differences in cooking between the two materials are pretty significant, but there is still a persisting myth that ‘good’ stainless cookware is nonstick. Stainless isn’t naturally nonstick, but certain techniques help […]