A Otoshibuta or a Drop Lid is a makeshift lid often used in Japanese Stews. These lids provide even cooking, reduce the rate of evaporation and keep food in tact. Traditional Otoshibuta uses wood that goes right on top of the stew. However, modern variation might include metal, parchment paper […]

Water boiler/kettle are simple devices, plug it in and it boils water. However, Japanese water boiler are a little different. They are water dispenser with heating elements built right in. Most are programmable with preset temperature. While uncommon in the states, you can find them in most asian household. They […]

If Taco Tuesday is coming up, then you need tortilla. However, if you want good tacos, you need to serve the tortilla warm. While the traditional option is to use a pan, a easier way is to use a tortilla warmer. They are small, compact and affordable. Some people even […]

Some of us just really love our toast. You press a button and out comes a perfectly golden toast. However, the lower end of the toaster market produce some pretty poor toast. They are plagued with heating issues and some of them just plain burn your toast. Thankfully, manufacturer have […]

Lids are one of the most important companion to your pan. They can prevent oil splatter and accelerate the cooking time. However, a lot of time manufacturer either dont include a lid or your simply just lost it. A good solution to this problem is to simply buy a universal […]

One of the Best Way to keep food fresh is by covering. We all grew up with the all so popular saran wrap. However, in recent years, formula change has render them not as effective as the old one. Not only that, its a bit of waste. You only contribute […]

Woks are rising in popularity, they are great for stir frys, steaming and even deep frying. However, not everyone have access to a stove. Luckily, manufacturer have thought of a solution, a electric wok! However, the thing is, most electric wok dont really work that well. They’re not durable and […]

Did you forget to thaw the meat? Unless you want to go to the gorcery store, you need a way to thaw it fast. Luckily, a Defrosting Tray is a good method. While the TV infomercial will tell you its magic, its really science. How it works is that it […]

While pots and pans are some of my favorite things, they take up a lot of space. One way to reduce the amount of counter space is by stacking them. However, this often leads to nicks and scratches. While pans like Stainless Steel might come out ok, teflon and glass […]

A Kitchen and Culinary Torch is a Buntane or Propane Torch designed for the Kitchen. When I say designed, its just smaller but advertised for the kitchen. They share all the same features as a butane/prpane torch, and work pretty much the same. In fact, our winning Best Kitchen and […]