You may be wondering if there is a way to increase your barrel stove’s efficiency. Maybe you’ve heard some tips and tricks, but how do you separate fact from fiction? Well, I can discuss several practical strategies to improve your barrel stove’s efficiency, and the results might surprise you. Enhancing thermal mass and heat retention…

Safety should be a top priority in every kitchen, especially when dealing with heavy appliances like stoves. One crucial safety feature often overlooked is the anti-tip bracket. This a simple yet effective measure to prevent stoves from tipping forward and eliminate the risk of accidents and injuries.  To install the anti-tip mount for your stove,…

You may have encountered the challenge of heating milk on the stove without it scalding or forming a skin on top. The art of heating milk on the stove is worthwhile whether you are making hot chocolate or incorporating it into a savory dish. But how do you do it without the risk of scorching…

Food dehydrators are often used to make healthy snacks and meals and onions tend to leave an onion odor when dehydrated. No one likes the smell of onions, especially when it lingers in the kitchen items like dehydrators long after meal prep is done. Also, when you put the next food item in the dehydrator…

During dehydration, bacteria and other microorganisms can’t grow, making it a highly effective method for preserving food. But when choosing a dehydrator, you’ll have to decide whether to get a square or round model. While both have advantages and disadvantages, you should consider your specific needs before investing. If you have limited countertop space, a…

You want to make delicious, healthy food at home, but you’re not sure which kitchen appliance is right for you. Regarding dehydrators and electric smokers, there are some key differences to keep in mind. All the difference lies in how these appliances work to preserve food. Electric smokers use heat for cooking food, which means…

Wax paper is a kitchen staple used for everything from wrapping food to lining baking pans, but when you don’t have any drying sheets, can you use wax paper as dehydrator sheets? Although most of us rely on wax paper for storing food in the kitchen, you can also place it in a dehydrator.  The…

Food dehydration is a process that involves removing water from food so that it can be preserved. To make this process more efficient, many people use dehydrator sheets or parchment paper. Both of these products help speed up the dehydration process and are suitable for various foods and purposes. Parchment paper is a trusty kitchen…

Dehydrator sheets, also called drying sheets, are specially designed for use in dehydrators. These sheets are high heat-tolerant, so you can dry food at high temperatures, unlike parchment or wax paper. They are also non-stick and heat-resistant, making them ideal for dehydrating sticky fruits and meats. But can you use dehydrator sheets in the oven…