No, Wusthof knives are not dishwasher safe. The dishwasher will dull the blades of any high quality knife, because the blades rub against the plastic basket. The knives can also damage your dishwasher and shorten the life of that appliance as well. Also, it’s just not safe to try to grab knives that sharp from … Read more
Electric kettles are an extremely convienent small appliance in your kitchen, and likely are a part of your daily caffeine fix. Unfortunately, most electric kettles are made out of plastic. We now are aware of the detrimental effects of plastic on your body and the environment. Exposure over time has been connected to birth defects, … Read more
Yes, some Le Creuset pieces are made in China. Though, this isn’t a quick yes or no answer. All Le Creuset cast iron pieces are still made in the original foundry in France. The non-stick bakeware and cookware are made in China. The stainless steel pieces are made in Portugal. The stoneware pieces are made … Read more
Looking for a new plastic free coffee maker? This is a complete overview on the best plastic free coffee makers for every brew style. By now the harmful effects of plastic on your body and the environment are widely known. Plastic is not biodegradable which means it stays in our environment forever, and breaks down … Read more
Do Vitamix Blades Dull? The quick answer is no, Vitamix blades do not dull, because Vitamix blades aren’t very sharp to begin with. Unlike lesser quality blenders, Vitamix blades don’t need to be sharp because the blender’s powerful motor does all the hard work to pulverize the contents. Blenders like the Ninja come with very … Read more
Like everything else German, Wusthof produces high quality knives with impressive attention to detail. The product lines Classic, Classic Ikon and Ikon are some of the best Wusthof has to offer and are all remarkably similar. You could close your eyes and pick any one of these lines at random and you’d likely be satisfied … Read more
The All-Clad 41126 stainless steel pan comes with a lid while the All-Clad 4112 does not. Yes, that is the only difference between these two models. Despite what you might have read online about All-Clad 4112 vs 41126 being different pans, the truth is that All-Clad has confusingly decided to name and market the same … Read more
Finding the best non-toxic muffin pan can be a serious challenge. I spent so much time searching and was surprised how limited the choices are. Many muffin pans are made with toxic and just plain outdated non-stick coatings, and unfortunately many of my go-to brands for healthy cookware and bakeware don’t make muffin or cupcake … Read more
Even the cleanest tap water comes loaded with millions of microplastics particles that can interrupt hormones and wreak havoc on your health. Determining how to filter microplastics from water in your home is essential to your family’s health. Unfortunately many common water filters from the store or in your fridge are not rated for filtering … Read more
Are you in the market for a new culinary thermometer and are wondering if it is worth it to shell out for the cult-status Thermapen? It’s hard to consume food-related content and not notice every culinary guru using this very popular and iconic thermometer. But could a thermometer possibly be worth over 100 dollars? This … Read more