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  1. The Evolution of Kitchen Appliances

    May 22, 2012 by admin

    While many may say that the invention of the microwave oven revolutionized cooking it’s safe to say there are legions of people who feel coffee machines were a great leap forward for mankind. With the advent of the electric coffee maker it was finally possible to enjoy a fresh brewed pot of coffee of consistently good quality at home without any particular skill required other than the ability to add coffee and water and flip a switch. Today there are blogs devoted to exploring every aspect of the best coffee maker or the best ice cream and sherbet maker or the best of any kitchen appliance – it’s interesting to note that less than a decade ago certain appliances such as a single serve coffee makers didn’t even exist, let alone have an entire category or aisle dedicated to them in a retail store.

    One wonders what the next kitchen appliance breakthrough might be – late night television shows are probably the breeding grounds for the next big idea on how to save time and prepare food more efficiently but it’s hard to say what the next breakout category might be. Experts have noticed that artisanal cheeses are gaining in popularity so perhaps there will soon be a home version of some kind of a cheese maker which might not be dissimilar to the electric yogurt makers popular a few years ago. Home baked breads remain popular and the bread maker category has yet to be fully explored.

    Beer has many similarities to bread so it is somewhat surprising to note so little innovation in the category of home-brewing products; this may well be the next big growth area in home kitchen appliances.

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  2. Debunking Some Common Food Myths

    January 4, 2012 by Guest

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    There is no doubt that everybody loves to eat and everyone loves food. Different cultures have different cuisines which reflect their customs and traditions. It seems like every person in the world has a certain level of love affair on food, but not everybody agrees on the myths surrounding it. Here is a list of the common food myths that have been debunked.

    You can still save a moldy food. When you see molds on food, do not try to eat it. Other spiteful bacteria might be present on it and so, you must throw the moldy food into the trash bin.

    It is okay to eat pizza in a box out of the trash. Experts say leftover pizza which has not been refrigerated within two hours can be detrimental to your tummy whether it has been in the garbage or not. 

    Following the 5 second rule. Considered as more of a joke than a myth, this rule must be scrapped. Bacteria can contaminate food within a split second when you drop your food on the floor.

    Do not buy food that is beyond its “best before” date. Food items which are over their “sell by” dates are still safe to use as long as you consume them within 24 hours. 

    Thawing frozen food on the counter is safe. If you want your turkey to be infested with salmonella, this is the way to go. Thaw food properly and prevent bacteria from getting into your body, which can cause a host of diseases.

    Hamburger shouldn’t be brown. When a burger patty is brown on the inside, don’t fret. It is still safe to eat. The red color of the meat is just a result of its exposure to oxygen. On the other hand, the brown color means the patty lacks oxygen but it doesn’t have any negative health effects.

    Gum could stay inside your body for years. Gum can’t be digested by the body but it will eventually be thrown out through the anus.

    Seafood is more dangerous than meats. Recent studies reveal that you have greater chances of being poisoned from eating meat than fish. However, it is still important to inspect seafood and meats before purchasing them to ensure safety.

    Never swim for at least 30 minutes after eating. Experts say that you can swim after eating because there is enough oxygen in the body to supply the skeletal muscles and also to aid in digestion.

     

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