Recent questions tagged kitchen

Description : Have you ever spilled the freshly roasted Thanksgiving turkey on the floor?

Last Answer : Yup. Nobody cared. Wiped it off with a damp paper towel, told everybody so they could opt out of eating it if they wanted, served it up. We were young and didn’t worry about a lot of stuff.

Description : Can I easily convert my kitchen cabinets to full overlay?

Last Answer : I searched for replacement kitchen cabinet doors, and found many links. I also found other links for resurfacing kitchen cabinet doors. Here’s a how-to one from Home Depot.

Description : Effects of sleeping in an apartment after a cooking mishap with the stove?

Last Answer : It should be safe.

Description : What is the difference between hand mixer and blender?

Last Answer : Hand mixers require the user to turn the handle to make the rotors spin. A blender is more powerful, and actually chops the ice or fibrous matter while it mixes. If you tried to do that with a hand mixer, or even an electric mixer, you would break it.

Description : Did you have a mom that refused to use a microwave or dishwasher?

Last Answer : No. I’m 60.

Description : How hard is it to act as your own general contractor for a renovation?

Last Answer : Well. A contractor would have their own subcontractors, and could be easier to hold accountable for any issues. If it were just one trade, I'd be more likely to try to find just a guy, to do it. ... you have some different rules in Fla, than in SC (where I have been a subcontractor.. Good luck. .

Description : Favorite kitchen disasters 1: "I once dropped a whole..."--what?

Last Answer : …months wages when chef welded my roast chicken to the oven. He lacked the discipline to heed the warning & so was fired, unsurprisingly.

Description : Can the fridge be fixed if problem is dial (Defrost Cold etc) related?

Last Answer : An appliance repair maybe be possible but if it is over 12 years old there is a probability that something else may go wrong. It may only be the dial not the thermostat.

Description : What options are there for partitioning a kitchen from the family room?

Last Answer : What about a door on a track, like a pocket door but there’s no pocket?

Description : Have you heard about do-it-yourself genetic engineering kits?

Last Answer : Amazing, and great for anyone who hopes they are genetically connected to, say .Sir Lancelot (like Meryl Streep was in Defending Your Life'). I for one don't want to know. I have enough ... relatives who I already know who they are .. Anyway, thank you for posting. I learned something today.

Description : I left my ice cream out, will it be okay to freeze again?

Last Answer : Definitely the texture will be different. “Fussy” people will say it is no good. I’d still eat it but I rarely throw out food. Try it and see. . I would use it for milkshakes, or use a spoonful at a time as coffee sweetener. You will think of other uses.

Description : There is foam wrapping on the coil of my new counter-top fridge, should I remove it?

Last Answer : answer:Do you mean foam, like styrofoam, that is taped on? Yes, take that off. it's there to protect the coils from being damaged as the fridge was being moved and installed. In fact, ... a radiator and need air to dissipate the heat that the compressor creates. Bottom line - remove the foam.

Description : Do you purge your cabinets? Kitchen and Bathroom? If so, how often?

Last Answer : Never. I have so minimal stuff that I never have to clear out the 3½ cabinets I take up. My desk, however, gets frequent purging.

Description : How can I remove melted plastic wrap from a pan?

Last Answer : answer:Plastic wraps are usually made from either PVC or LDPE. PVC is soluble in MEK (sold at Home Depot in the paint section), and LDPE is soluble in acetone (also sold at Home Depot in the ... . It will need some soaking in the solvent. And both of these solvents are highly volatile and stinky.

Description : What is this strange kitchen device we found?

Last Answer : Maybe a can opener or a nut cracker.

Description : What is the best time of year to buy major kitchen appliances?

Last Answer : December according to this – When to buy what from Consumer Reports

Description : Am I correct that no manufacturer makes a wall "toaster oven" that fits in with the cabinetry?

Last Answer : Can you touch the outside of your toaster over when it has been running? Does yours get as hot as mine? Mine (Black and Decker, Convection) needs plenty of room around it.

Description : Beer Brewers, any great craft beer recipes you'd be willing to share?

Last Answer : Sent the Q to Rarebear.

Description : What kitchen appliances do you have that are "dust collectors" and what kitchen appliances do you have that you consider extremely useful?

Last Answer : I had a juicer I finally gave away last year. I made one batch of apple juice and once of carrot, that was it. Both the first few days I had it, then, it just needed to be dusted and took up ... damn thing and throwing out pounds of pulp, it was a PITA, I'll buy my juice juiced already thanks. haha

Description : Do you have a kitchen appliance that has never been used?

Last Answer : My kitchen is L-shaped, and only has one (YES 1) drawer. For that reason, I resist all single-use kitchen appliances. I don’t have a pancake maker, a pizza baker and an electric wok. I have a STOVE, and SKILLETS and PANS.

Description : If you have a sink in your kitchen island and it is set up for people to sit around it, do you like it?

Last Answer : The closer the sink is to your primary work space the better, unless you want to force yourself to exercise more.

Description : What's on your kitchen window sill?

Last Answer : Nowt, only one wee window in our kitchen, pointless bothering putting anything on there.

Description : Can you identify this blue glass IKEA pitcher?

Last Answer : camertron The bad news is that IKEA only has limited runs on some of the accessories, current IKEA catalog doesn’t have a clear glass pitcher ( I looked ). If you get name for it you maybe be able to find one on eBay.

Description : USA Products: Can someone tell me the name of this type of sink and suggest a kitchen counter alternative? (Details)

Last Answer : That is called a farmhouse sink. Butcher block would look nice with it.

Description : Unwarping that which is warped?

Last Answer : answer:Maybe. Soak it in water for a while (which is probably what warped it in the first place) and then clamp it between two flat surfaces. If you don't have clamps or don't want to spend that ... wet but usually only the edges get really soaked through in normal use so over time they curl a bit.

Description : Decorating question: Are stainless steel sinks and appliances the only ones that are popular?

Last Answer : I watch a ton of home renovation shows. Stainless steel indeed is the way to go, as well as granite. It's always a tricky thing for a homeowner to fix the kitchen themselves. Most newbie home ... on their own anyhow. But that's just my experience from watching HGTV (I love Property Brothers!)

Description : What tools do I need to take down my kitchen strainer basket?

Last Answer : answer:Welcome to Fluther. Yeah, that looks like hell, all right. Depending on the amount of corrosion there, and whether it has affected the sink itself, you may need to plan on replacing the sink, ... installation we're looking at, then we wouldn't be looking at it. This joint should never leak.

Description : Do you have illogical situations/constructions in your house?

Last Answer : Well, for starters there is a serious lack of closets and doors. The main floor of the house is all arches, no doors. It's essentially one gigantic room. Very impractical. My windows are old, so most ... . Basically, nothing in it makes any sense. But, it has character and history, and I love that.

Description : When you are cleaning up after a huge meal would you prefer your guests help in the kitchen?

Last Answer : It depends.. If I know the guests very well, then I'm sure they know me well enough to know how I want it done, so I'd force them to get off their asses and help me. On the ... So what I basically expect is manners from the guests rather than actually wanting help. Although it's useful if needed.

Description : I bought a chefs knife today; knives excite me and frighten me. What excites and frightens you at the same time?

Last Answer : Fire. The joy significantly outweighs the fear, though. I’m just very, very cautious.

Description : What does it mean when a refrigerator stops making noises?

Last Answer : Perhaps its NO FROST function was doing some work and now that it’s settled it makes no noise. You’ll probably start hearing noises again after a short period of time. Why don’t you go to the store and ask if it’s normal?

Description : Beer, paper towels and origami paper: what's the strangest combination of things on one of your shelves?

Last Answer : answer:Define strange . Heck, in my home office alone my shelves somewhat resemble Albus Dumbledore's Let us pick a couple of shelves at random, shall we. To my left I see on shelf #1 - A ... that holds some arrowheads. There's plenty of other eclectic items to call out, but you get the idea

Description : Do you perceive Samsung as high quality?

Last Answer : answer:I have a new Samsung ref/frzr, that I call Big Sam. It's a fantastic fridge! Not one problem. Also own a Samsung flat screen tv and a Samsung camera. All products are of the highest quality and I would ... won't be hung, if you buy Samsung . I just made that up .....can you tell it???

Description : If women belong in the kitchen, then men belong where?

Last Answer : On a leash.

Description : Looking for discontinued floor tiles, where can I get?

Last Answer : Check with other tile companies to see if they carry Imoker tile from Italy. Or go to New York Office Italian Ceramic Tile Center and ask them for a local retail store.

Description : What is an estimate cost of stocking a new apartment?

Last Answer : answer:Since you are in a university town, there are probably many second-hand or consignment shops. You can buy much of what you need there. It is difficult to give you a figure. Check also about recycling centers, also compatible with U. Mich. values.

Description : Troubleshoot: coffee maker won't start - makes beep noises?

Last Answer : answer:If I knew what model coffee maker you had, I’d look it up for you. There’s only so much that can be done with the information at hand… I don’t even drink coffee. But maybe you can find the answer in one of these manuals.

Description : Anyone know how you might fill in a crack in a solid surface veneer countertop?

Last Answer : Hope this helps.

Description : Which kitchen knife sharpener to buy?

Last Answer : that type of design knives are alright but the best kind from what i know about knives is a good quality diamond sharpening stone like this one. i dont use that particular one but have one ... with those kind. but they are excellent if you need to sharpen knives really quickly and extremely easily.

Description : What's the best oil to use on a butcher block?

Last Answer : Mineral oil.Vegetable oil gets rancid.

Description : Is it okay to use a pot with melted plastic in it?

Last Answer : You’ll be ingesting plastic if you leave it there.

Description : What is your opinion on the quote "If you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen"?

Last Answer : Don’t pursue things you have absolutely no natural inclination towards

Description : What do you hate the most when cleaning your house?

Last Answer : What is this “cleaning” of which you speak? You don’t remove the Protective Coating, do you?

Description : What is a blender that really crushes ice and frozen fruit?

Last Answer : Get a blender from Blendtec. Aren’t those the kind they used on “Will It Blend” to blend iPods and crazy stuff like that? I’m assuming they’re crazy expensive though. We have this in our house and have never had any issues.

Description : Why does my electric kettle turn itself off before the water is boiled?

Last Answer : if it works via heat sensor, then maybe the sensor is broken. if it works via a fixed time, then maybe it does not heat fast enough. if it has some sort of bimetal timer, then it might be maladjusted.

Description : Should I buy a microwave with a sensor?

Last Answer : Even without a sensor a microwave will cook food , as long as you enter the correct times . I say get a normal micro non sensor type instead, even that kind of technology—the sensor—can and will fail at some point .

Description : Enough is enough! Kitchen Knife suggestions?

Last Answer : Gerber knives rock!

Description : How do you dispose the dirty oil of your deep fryer?

Last Answer : You own a deep fryer? Where can I get one?

Description : Grease down the drain?

Last Answer : I always pour the grease down the drain right before I’m about to do dishes… that way all the soap and hot water keeps it moving.

Description : Why do builders put the garbage disposal on the tiny side of a kitchen sink?

Last Answer : Because they are supposed to scrape their dishes before placing them on the large side. Tell her that and make it a rule. :) Food in the sink and on the bottom of dishes is the most annoying thing ever.