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2 weeks ago

10 Kitchen Items Professional Chefs Say You Should Throw Away - Tasting Table

Replace chipped or cracked dinnerware and retire underperforming kitchen items because they harbor bacteria, risk injury, and derail cooking efficiency.
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1 month ago

The One Test To Do Before Buying A Cast Iron Skillet At A Thrift Store - Tasting Table

Test secondhand cast-iron skillets for warping because warped pans wobble or bow, causing uneven cooking and pooling; simple flat-surface or credit-card tests reveal warping.
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4 months ago

Here's How Marcus Samuelsson Cleans And Reseasons Carbon Steel Pans For Delicious Results - Tasting Table

Spend any time in a professional kitchen and you're going to see carbon steel pans being used all the time. They're less common in home kitchens, although they are becoming more popular and with good reason. Made from roughly 99% iron and 1% carbon, carbon steel pans develop a patina with use and are incredibly versatile. Think of them like lightweight cast iron: able to stand up to numerous cooking tasks, and one that develops a natural nonstick layer that improves over time.
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4 months ago

Don't Toss Potato Peels - They're A Secret Weapon For Your Cookware - Tasting Table

Potato peels’ starch and oxalic acid gently scour and lift tarnish from metal cookware, restoring pans without abrasive scratches.
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7 months ago

You're Storing Your Pots And Pans All Wrong. Here's The Simple Fix - Tasting Table

Stacking pans damages them; using soft liners can preserve cookware integrity.
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