On this page, I describe cooking, kitchen and time saving tips: how to cook quick and healthy, how to clean kitchen appliances, which blogs to read, etc.
One of the popular, if contested, recipes for focus and energy during prolonged study sessions or other situations when your regular cup of joe just won’t cut it has been the so called red eye coffee, also called black eye or dead eye. I’ve been intrigued by it and done … Read more
Origins of coffee Earliest mention of coffee is likely in Arab chronicles circa the turn of the previous millennia. The coffee plant is a native species to the geographically isolated Yemeni region on the south side of the peninsula. The plant, and its invigorating properties were popular among the Sufi … Read more
What is the best way to reheat a slice of cold pizza leftovers, or heating up a frozen pizza (shout out to Screamin Sicilian fans)? Most people will immediately think about putting that leftover slice in the oven, but it’s actually wasteful and doesn’t even produce the best results. I … Read more
I often see this question asked: are egg cartons recyclable? The answer is yes — with a few caveats: Paper or cardboard cartons are recyclable, just like any other paper without toxic ink. Styrofoam egg cartons are not recyclable. Since recycling requires energy, and recycled waste still goes to landfill, … Read more
If you have no prior experience with cast iron cookware, you need to know how to care for it. Here’s how cast iron is different from other types of cookware: Cast iron needs application of a film of oil (called seasoning) before you use it for the first time to … Read more
I love toaster ovens and advocate their use often, but if you do choose to get one, make sure you know how to use it. A toaster oven — unlike a microwave — uses heating coils, so if you’re not careful, it might turn into a fire hazard. Two biggest … Read more
Here I describe the most common toaster oven settings and what they actually do: bake, roast, broil, toast, keep warm, pizza and bagel.
Here I try to answer a common question: what is the difference between a toaster oven and a microwave. Find out which is best for you!
Can you use foil in a toaster oven? Isn’t it safe? Will it burn? See my guide to find out.
Here I go to unnecessarily great lengths to tell you three simple things you need to know when you’re shopping for bread for your panini. Enjoy!
While we’re on lockdown, we’ve been trying out new food to order quickly from Amazon, and we found some great stuff. Find out which!
Here I am sharing my “secrets” to how to be more productive. Learn how to save a lot of time while accomplishing more!
Here I cover the best cooking or food blogs that I read. Learn about my take on the best authors out there.
Here i answer 50+ most common questions about toaster ovens that I get. I recommend using search.
This is a comprehensive guide on how to clean a toaster oven, making it shine like new again – with or without elbow grease and chemical degreasers.
