by Elizabeth Aaron | Jul 22, 2023 | Appliances 101
Which refrigerator/freezer configuration is best for you depends on how you eat at home. The old reliable Side by Side provides more freezer storage in general than a French door but a Side by Side can’t fit a full size frozen pizza. French Door models work well in...
by Elizabeth Aaron | Jul 22, 2023 | Appliances 101
Ya know how some microwaves burn popcorn while others don’t? Cheap off-the-shelf microwaves cook based on time and don’t have sensors so there’s no guarantee your food will be heated properly. Why do some microwaves cost $1k and others $2k? The difference is the cost...
by Elizabeth Aaron | Jul 22, 2023 | Appliances 101
To self-clean or not to self-clean? That is the question. Ovens have had a self-cleaning function for decades. The process involves heating the oven to a sweltering 900 degrees for three hours to incinerate debris. The result is a clean oven but at the expense of...
by Elizabeth Aaron | Jul 22, 2023 | Appliances 101
There is a debate as to which source bakes better: gas or electric. Gas maintains humidity so is preferred by bakers but has a 10-15 degree temp swing. Premium brands offer two convection fans for accurate temp. Electric has better temp management but requires a 40...
by Elizabeth Aaron | Jul 22, 2023 | Appliances 101
Speed Ovens If you’ve got kids, you know they go from zero to hangry in a flash. You don’t have 12 minutes to wait for a conventional oven to preheat and you can’t microwave chicken nuggets or they’ll be soggy. A speed oven heats to 300 in 4-1/2 minutes. Problem...
