Splatter Guard

We get a lot of questions on Splatter Guards but we do not post them because most people ask us not to. So here is our answer for everyone.
The best one to buy is really up to you. Most if not all Splatter Guards do about the same job but just come in different sizes. The best suggestion is to buy the size that fits most if not all your pans. They usually come in a set of two [11-in or 13-in]. Some may cost a little more but that is because they just look better or have a fancy name on them. You are better off getting the set because, we find that if your stove is off kilter and the guard is too big, the grease may collect to one side and just fall off. Also when you remove it from the pan DO NOT flip it over fast or you will have projectile grease all over and it may be hot.
If any one has more questions on this, please let us know so we best answer your question.
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Chef Chat Cafe

Espresso Machines VS Stovetop Espresso

Espresso Machines VS Stove top Espresso makers
Where to begin. Well this is a question asked by many coffee drinkers. The first question most ask themselves "is how much to spend?". When compering cost you have many different ranges from $20 all the way up to $2000. The way to answer the cost question is to think how many times a day/week/month/year I will use this.
If out of these four if you are asking how many times a year the answer is easy buy the best & the cheapest one you can afford. For that once or twice a year your brother comes over and say "How about an espresso" knowing you like coffee better you will be prepared. Just keep the beans/grounds in a sealed container in your pantry and for God's sake not in the FREEZER.
If you'r asking how many times a day, well you have some thinking to do. Do you want the ease of just pressing a button and "PRESTO" you have an espresso. Well the answer is also easy. A machine that has the beans and water already for you to press that button would be the best for you. If you want to spend some $$$ have a plumber come in and have a water line installed.
If you're an in between type of person then you have some options. The machines that are about $200 that make coffee at the same time are great. The only thing you have to make sure is that the watts are high because if you do not you will be waiting some time to make that steamed milk. Make sure it also has a water tank that makes a few espresso's or it will take forever for that water to get up to the right temperature. Be careful of those pod makers, because it may be great now but what if they stop making those pods, you may have to fend for yourself on that one some day.
For you old fashion types you can not go wrong. Just add water and tamp the grounds and in five minutes on the stove you have a great espresso. You may not have a place to steam your milk but if you are resourceful with a whisk and some milk you can figure that one out.

Silicone bakeware

Silicone bakeware

This type of bakeware is rated the best of the best. Well they are right. Silicone bakeware is so easy to use and easy to clean. With silicone the options of shapes and sizes are limitless. We have even seen companies make them for special orders. There is not much to say about these but some people are very cautious when they see new things on the market these days. The only draw back is when you place it in the oven you have to use a pan underneath so the silicon does not collapse to one side. Some also say they have a numberless use but we have heard that this may not be true. If you bake that much and know the answer to that "Want a Job?".