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]]>Morning Brew
Start your day with a hygge-inspired morning ritual. Instead of rushing, take a moment to savor your first cup of coffee or tea. Wrap your hands around the warm mug, feel the gentle steam on your face, and relish the rich aroma, creating a serene and cozy beginning to your day.
Blanket-Wrapped Baking
Turn baking into a snug affair by wrapping yourself in a cozy blanket as you mix, measure, and knead. The tactile experience combined with the comforting scent of baked goods is sure to make you feel as if you’re inside a cocoon of warmth and relaxation.
Candlelit Cooking
As the sun sets early, bring warmth into your kitchen with soft candlelight. Replace harsh overhead lights for the yellowish glow of candles. Not only does it create an intimate (not to mention, romantic) atmosphere, but it also encourages a slower, more mindful pace while preparing meals.
Culinary Storytelling
Add a touch of magic to your meals by incorporating stories into them. Whether it’s a recipe passed down through generations or the tale of a memorable dining experience, weaving narratives into your cooking connects you to tradition and fosters a sense of shared warmth.
Winter Spice Blends
Pamper your both your taste buds and nostrils with some winter spices. Experiment with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, creating your own spice blends. The aroma of these spices not only adds depth to your dishes but also fills your kitchen with the comforting scents of the season.
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]]>Baking Soda
Baking soda is a gentle abrasive that works wonders for removing stuck-on food and scorch marks from burnt pans. Just sprinkle your pan with enough baking soda to cover the bottom, then add warm water 1 teaspoon at a time to create a paste. Leave the pan to sit overnight, then give it a scrub with more water and a soft sponge.
White Vinegar
If baking soda alone doesn’t quite do the trick, you can also use vinegar to finish the job. Pour equal parts water and white vinegar into the burnt pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Allow it to sit for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat and let the solution cool before pouring it down the drain. Use a scrub brush or sponge to wipe away any remaining food or burn marks.
Lemon Juice
Like vinegar, lemon juice contains acid that can help to break down stuck-on food and leave your pans looking shiny and new. To try it, cut a lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the pan. Sprinkle with a little salt, then use the squeezed lemon rind to massage the salt into the burnt areas. The salt will enhance the cleaning power of the lemon juice by acting as a mild abrasive.
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]]>Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Bread Oven
This cast iron bread oven specializes in heat distribution and retention, keeping your bread warm and fresh. What’s more, its smooth porcelain finish is non-sticking and resistant to chipping, cracking, and staining.
Cangshan HELENA Series Knife Block Set
While knives may seem like a basic kitchen tool, the specific type of knife you need largely depends on what you’re chopping. This 12-piece steel knife set will be sure to have you covered in every kitchen situation.
De’Longhi TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker
Do you love sipping a classic coffee in the morning but dislike dealing with the mess of disposable capsules and paper filters? In that case, this coffee maker will provide you with the energizing cup of joe you need to get your day off to the best possible start.
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]]>Finding the Culprit
First things first, let’s tackle the source of the smell. It often comes from leftover bits of food and grease that get trapped in the dishwasher’s little cracks. To prevent this, make sure to scrape off excess food from your dishes before loading them into the dishwasher.
Regular Cleaning
Next, give your dishwasher a helping hand by cleaning it regularly. You can use a soft brush or a cloth for this. The main idea is that you’re giving it proper attention and not letting it rot. It’s also a good idea to occasionally run a cycle with an empty dishwasher.
Detergent Issues
Now, let’s talk about the detergent. This may seem a bit counterintuitive, but sometimes using too much detergent can leave behind a soapy residue that can cause odors. Be sure to use the right amount of detergent as recommended by the manufacturer.
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]]>Basic Cleaning
When you finish eating a meal, whether it’s on a bowl or a plate, you absolutely must get rid of all large food items and toss them into the trash. For instance, if you’re eating something like chicken, make sure to get rid of all bigger bones. This will ensure that no large pieces of food end up in the dishwasher.
A Solid Rinse
When you’re done getting rid of all the bigger pieces of food, you absolutely must give the dish a solid rinse with water. Ideally, you’ll be using hot water, but ultimately you just need to ensure that the plate is smooth and without any dips or excess gunk.
You might be thinking, what exactly is there left for the dishwasher to do? The answer is, a whole lot. The dishwasher’s job is to deep clean your dishes, but you’re basically just removing all of the “easy stuff” first to make the process more efficient.
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]]>Plughole
You can get rid of any unpleasant smells from the plughole using a few simple ingredients. First, pour around 40 grams of baking soda down the drain and leave it like that for 30 minutes. Don’t pour anything else before you continue. After the 30 minutes have passed, repeat with 100 millileters of white vinegar. You’ll hear fizzing, which is a good sign. Follow with a kettle full of hot water.
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Microwave
Cleaning the microwave will never be difficult if you let it run for five minutes with a small bowl with some white vinegar and lemon slices inside. Leave the bowl inside for five more minutes after the beep, then easily scrub the dirt.
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Baking Dishes
Dirty pans and oven dishes are often a nightmare to clean, which is why you need this trick. Make a paste using vinegar, baking soda, and dish soap. Rub it into the dish with gloves on, then cover completely with a kitchen roll. Leave for an hour and all the grease should come off easily.
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]]>Here’s Why
Plastic wrap is very clingy, which is good when you want it to stick to whatever you’re wrapping, but not as good when it sticks to itself and you can’t separate the layers. Storing it in the freezer helps prevent this problem. When plastic is kept in a cold place, it’ll become less sticky for a while, at least until it starts warming up. Don’t worry, you can still use it as normal, but it will definitely be much easier to handle it while you’re wrapping the leftovers.
The coolness of the freezer will remove the static electricity, your number one enemy when working with plastic wrap. This also means you will use less of the foil because you will be able to separate the layers properly. And don’t forget the extra drawer space—it may not be much, but you know that every inch counts in a crowded kitchen!
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]]>Trashcans
Cleaning trash cans is probably not something we enjoy doing, and this is probably why people are not cleaning them often enough. However, trash cans should be disinfected and cleaned properly on a weekly basis if you want to prevent bad odors.
Dishwasher
The dishwasher is not cleaning itself, so make sure to clean it with vinegar if it starts to smell bad or in case it’s not cleaning the dishes properly.
Kitchen Sink
In case you didn’t know, a kitchen sink is one of the dirtiest spots in the kitchen and it’s harboring more germs than we think. This is why kitchen sinks should be cleaned and disinfected on a daily basis.
Coffee Maker
If you want to enjoy a fresh and tasty cup of coffee every single morning, make sure that your coffee maker is cleaned at least once a month.
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]]>Broiler Drawer
Gas stoves with a heating unit on the bottom typically have a broiler drawer, which can be used to brown casseroles, roast vegetables, or warm up something. Make sure you use oven-safe dishes because the temperature in the broiler drawer can get really high. Since you can’t see the dish like you can in the main part of the oven, check it often.
Warming Drawer
Look for the “warming drawer” button on your oven, and if you find one, you know what to use the drawer for! It’s useful for pies, casseroles, meats, and many other foods, especially when you finish cooking early and don’t want your food to get cold before eating.
Storage Drawer
Of course, you can always use this drawer for storage, and on many stoves, the drawer is just that. It fits baking sheets, pans, and other dishes so they don’t take up valuable cabinet space. It’s a good idea to check the manual and see what’s the intended purpose of your own oven drawer.
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]]>Mason Jars
Mason jars are super versatile and can always be reused, so don’t throw them away. You can always use mason jars for storing jam, pickled food, leftover food, or for serving smoothies, juices, and cocktails.
Compost Bin
There are always some food scraps that we can’t reuse such as apple peels or egg shells, but you can always compost these things and reduce your environmental impact.
A Vacuum Sealer
Having a vacuum sealer in the kitchen will help you store your food safely for a long time, but it’s also great for sealing and reusing leftover food and reducing waste.
Juicer
Why let all those fruits, veggies, and leftover food go to waste when you can put them in a juicer and make a healthy homemade juice in just a few minutes.
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