Thomas You’ve just seen the annoying rainbow, and like you, some people are wondering, “Why does my stainless steel pan have a rainbow?” Well, it’s a little bit of a kitchen mystery, but we can solve it together. Your stainless steel pan has a rainbow stain because of constructive interference from a thin film material. This … Read more
Step 3: Insert Metal Filler Before the outside could be refinished, I needed to fill the gaps in spaces where rust had eaten through the porcelain and cast iron. Thankfully, I wasn’t the first person to need to patch and fill corroded metal – and this Devcon epoxy metal filler made the process easy. Working in … Read more
Yes, copper backsplash is relatively easy to clean. Use a soft cloth and a mixture of mild soap and warm water to remove any grime or dirt from the backsplash. You might need to use a soft-bristle brush in addition to the soap and water to remove tougher dirt and grime. Use a copper polish … Read more
The turkey is the highlight of Thanksgiving (aside from time spent with friends and family). You’ll want to eat turkey the day of the event with heaps of gravy, that evening in sandwiches slathered in cranberry sauce, and frequently for days afterwards. But how much turkey will you need per person attending? How much will … Read more
A nice soft cheese is one of the few odd and delicious things in this strange old life. It’s creamy, frequently quirky, and occasionally comes with its own tiny outfit. I always eat the outfit—okay, fine, the rind—because it’s delicious, but if you sit down with a group of people and share a large plate … Read more
Fruit Flies in the Bedroom You’re probably going to be surprised if you discover a cluster of fruit flies hovering around your bedroom. Why would fruit flies be hanging out in a room away from the kitchen when they typically only live near sources of fermented food? Well, it turns out that a few attractants … Read more
A Trader Joe’s Taste Testing Blog Trader Joe’s Black Figs. They seem interesting, I like the name, but how do you eat them? It’s a question that betrays by ignorance as a novice fig eater. My childhood home had plenty of the mundane fruit – your apples, oranges and bananas, but the wider world of … Read more
There are two distinct surfaces on cement board: a smooth side and a rough side. If using thin-set mortar glue, tile should be installed with the rough side facing out; if using latex mastic, tile should be installed with the smooth side facing out. I have two 6 patio doors, and I want to add … Read more
The melons were probably first cultivated in the Middle East or western Africa, but they are now grown all over the world in sunny climates. China and Turkey are the top honeydew producers, with the United States coming in third in California and Arizona. Honeydew melons taste similar to cantaloupe yet are much sweeter. Furthermore, … Read more
To combat meat’s short shelf life, cured meat seems like a great alternative. Here, we’ll delve deeply into the process of curing meat, examine why it functions as a method of preservation, and discover how long cured meat actually lasts. In essence, curing meat extends the product’s shelf life. While preservation is the main goal, … Read more