Cooking

There is never enough room on the grill. Naturally, the easiest way to solve this issue is to purchase a bigger grill. That doesn't always work out though, considering that sometimes space limitations trump having room for that extra burger or hot dog. As mankind has so often decided to do in these situations, often the best course of action is to look up for expanding. Even if only by a few inches.

The Bodum Fyrkat Cone is a charcoal grill with a distinctive design. Wider at the top than at the bottom, the conical construction of the grill … Read more

Precision in the kitchen is something that most of us have learned to live without. Just think about how many recipes call for an oven that is preheated to 350 degrees. In fact, old cookbooks would often simply recommend temperatures with terms like "slow," "moderate," or "hot." Just cook what you need to cook at a temperature that is close enough, and more often than not, it would turn out just fine. These being modern times, and home cooks taking on more and more challenges increasingly more sophisticated in nature, a little precision in … Read more

You need more kitchen gadgets. You can never have enough zesters, colanders, and cake molds. You might as well expand your horizons to include a gadget that gets in on the popular burger stuffing trend, the new Fully Loaded Burger Stuffer from Headchefs.

In case you've been skipping "Man v. Food" and don't subscribe to the Food Network, you may have overlooked the burger stuffing mania that has been sweeping the nation. As you would expect, it involves cramming items that would normally go on top into the innards of the burger patty.

This is easier said than done. Hand-forming a patty around contents like blue cheese, roasted red peppers, or chile (that's New Mexico chile with an "e"), can be challenging and counter to the laws of physics.… Read more

Gathering around the outdoor grill is a time-honored tradition that occurs during warm-weather (and sometimes not-so-warm) months. As with every tradition, certain customs are upheld--whether intentional or not. Most grill sessions look remarkably similar: guests standing around a grill edging for position or trenched into lawn chairs that inhibit access to the grill surface.

Not all stationary-friendly grills are of the low-to-the-ground variety. A comfortable variation on the theme is the Snow Peak Garden Dining Table. Offering seating for four, the picnic table combines an outdoor grill directly into its structure. It features a center cutout (additional leafs can be … Read more

Food on the go is an essential part of modern life. It's a wonder it took as long as it did for the food truck thing to catch on, but the important thing is, it did. Good food no longer has to be subject to long periods of idleness. If you're wondering what might be the next big thing concerning mobility, you are not alone. Electrolux, with its 2011 Design Lab exhibition, has just released the 25 semi-finalists for the competition. The theme is "Intelligent Mobility." Here are a few examples of the concepts that perhaps … Read more

Cooking requires a certain amount of patience. When we are first learning to cook we have to navigate by trial and error, remembering not to get too discouraged when it is more error than anything else. Eventually, our patience gets rewarded and more and more successful creations are the result. Just because of a few successes, that doesn't mean we should ignore the continued need for patience--but cutting a few corners doesn't hurt.

Kitchens tend to be frenetic, and finding a shortcut that works can be quite a benefit. When it comes to preparing ingredients and stovetop cooking, … Read more

Learning how to cook requires a great deal of trial and error. Considering that our distant ancestors had to figure out what was even OK to eat, it's not too bad a deal. While an overcooked roast may not be the most delicious of meals, at least (chances are) it's not going to kill you. While all the heavy lifting may have been done long ago, on an individual basis it would be nice to be able to repeat successfully cooked meals. Practice makes perfect, as they say, but sometimes you get it right and don't know … Read more

Food is meant to be shared. Especially when it's a delicious creation of your own making. But food sharing being what it is, even if your famous homemade chili stew isn't the hit of the potluck, it will still be appreciated. Regardless of if your recipes are smashes or stashes, a way to actually get the food to where it's going is always helpful.

As the weather improves and the seasons change, we all get a little more mobile, and that means potluck parties. The Crock-Pot Cook & Carry Programmable Slow Cooker makes it easy to get … Read more

Purchasing a new grill is a big responsibility. Not only do prospective owners need to consider style and size, but they also have to decide between gas, wood, or charcoal. These things matter, as each option provides its own set of benefits. But just because owners are faced with the choice doesn't mean they have to decide. One company provides options for all three.

Debuting today at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas, Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet has unveiled its new 2011 line of Hybrid Fire Grills. Using a drawer system located above the gas burners and … Read more