Kitchen Tips & Advice

If your kitchen knife is more blunt than brimming with shine from sharpness, these easy tricks should be a big help.

What's worse for you: a juicy steak loaded with saturated fat and cholesterol, or the skillet you fry it in? Simmering concerns about safety have long plagued aluminum and nonstick cookware. These guidelines will help you make the right decision when

The image of an olden-day kitchen brings to mind warm apple pies and the scent of crusty homemade bread baking in the oven. But many hands, varied skills and long hours were needed for the smooth running of a pre-electricity ­cottage or farmhouse kit

On the market for new kitchen cabinets? You'll find that prices and quality vary enormously. In general, prices reflect quality, though the price for similar-quality cabinets can vary from dealer to dealer. Here's what to know before you make your ne

Thinking about paving with stone? Follow these tips for some ways to save money and get the look you want.

Sure, you can buy a dozen kitchen knives to do everything from slicing to paring to chopping. Here's how to pick your number one, and how to choose one that will last a long time.

Help your stone fruits get new flavours and last longer with sulphur treatments. Here's how:

Here's a little advice on maximizing your freezer space and making delicious pickled vegetables.

Wooden spoons, bowls and cutting boards are functional and charming. Because you use them so often, it's easy to overlook them, but a bit of attention will keep them looking and working well — and will keep you from having to toss them before you nee

Outside of a tree, a wedding ring, or an heirloom — a grandfather clock, say — what can you expect to purchase today that you will use for the rest of your life? What can you pass on to your progeny?

Buying pots and pans can be confusing— especially when you don't know what you need. Here are seven pots and pans that will help complete your kitchen.

Guests gravitate towards it, family members congregate in it, cooks create in it. Despite changing lifestyles, the kitchen remains the heart of the home. Here's how to keep it working smoothly.

Choosing a new range hood can be almost as daunting as choosing the range itself. Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to make the right decision for your range — and your lifestyle.

Getting the most out of your kitchen can be difficult—especially if you're working with a small space. The best way to utilize your kitchen is to organize it properly. Here are some simple kitchen arrangements that should help you maximize your kitch

Your kitchen knives are an essential tool when you're cutting, slicing and dicing. These essential tips will help you keep your knives sharper and help give them a maximum lifespan.

Every household has a complement of serving pieces — from candlesticks to flower vases and fruit bowls — that are made of a variety of metals. Follow these guidelines to keep metals well maintained and shining bright.

Maintaining your aluminum, copper and stainless steel cookware is necessary to increase to lifetime of your pots and pans. Check out these tips to learn the quick and proper way to care for your cookware.

Durable and reasonably priced, cast iron and non-stick cookware are excellent choices for frying, baking and slow cooking—and maintenance might be easier than you think! Here's what you need to know about caring for your cast iron and non-stick cookw

Chef James Beard once said that next to his hands, knives were the most important tools in the kitchen. Follow these easy steps to ensure you find the right knife to make the perfect meal.

Guests hold your glassware in their hands all night, which means that keeping it flawless is important. The best part? It's easy. Here are some fixes that really work.