Category Cleaning Tips

How to Properly Clean and Store Clams, Mussels, and Oysters

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Clams and mussels are two popular bivalves that can be used in a variety of dishes that aren’t very complicated to prepare. We’re thinking about steamed mussels in a white wine sauce, raw clams on the half shell with tangy…

The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Mushrooms

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At some point in your culinary education, you probably heard that you should never wash mushrooms. They’re porous, so they absorb too much moisture and become mushy, the theory goes. But then you see something like Julia Child washing ‘shrooms…

Types of White Kitchen Countertops

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  Even if you don’t have a dream budget, there’s an option for you If you have started to notice that seemingly every single food blogger has a kitchen with a white marble countertop, you’re not alone. After years of…

Make Your Own Household Cleaner with Vinegar and Baking Soda

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The ingredients in your pantry and kitchen can be used for more than just whipping up delicious meals. Hiding in your cupboards is an arsenal of non-toxic, yet efficient cleaning ingredients you can combine to make your own all-purpose cleaner.…

How to Remove Rust from a Cast Iron Pan Using Vinegar

Rusted cast iron skillet

The truth about cast iron pans is that most of the slightly intimidating rules about handling them properly are all concerned with preserving the seasoning layer above all else. You should never soak an unrusted cast iron skillet or use…

Unveiling the Facts About Cast Iron Pans

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To the uninitiated, cast iron pans have somewhat of an air of mystery about them. Maybe you’ve heard that you can’t use soap on them, or that you have to coat them in specialized oil to keep them from rotting…

Solutions for Eliminating Lingering Odors in Tupperware

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Our lives simply wouldn’t be the same without Tupperware. Essential for everything from storing leftovers to packing snacks to eat on the go, reusable plastic food containers help streamline things both in and out of the kitchen. But as anyone…

How to Clean Your Freezer Without Ruining Your Food

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Cleaning the freezer can be an ominous task. In addition to all the frost buildup you might encounter, chances are you will find items from years gone by that need to be ditched, unless you’re great at keeping your frozen…