June 12, 2020

Kitchen Tools

What are Oven Mitts? Oven mitts are thick mittens made to protect your hands from hot objects.  Oven mitts are also called oven gloves.  Oven mitts can also be shaped like gloves with fingers for better gripping. What are Oven Mitts Used For? Oven mitts prevent burns and protect your hands when handling hot things. 

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June 12, 2020

Kitchen Tools

What is a Frying Pan? A frying pan, also called a skillet, is a common type of pan found in all kitchens.  They have a round, flat bottom and short sides that usually angle outward.  Frying pans usually have a long handle, but some bigger pans may have a smaller handle opposite the long handle

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June 12, 2020

Kitchen Tools

What is a Hand Blender? A hand blender also called an immersion blender, is an electrically powered handheld kitchen tool.  They have a reasonably large and usually thicker handle with buttons to operate the blender, a long, skinnier tube in the middle, and a wider dome-shaped opening with the blades at the bottom.  They are

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June 12, 2020

Kitchen Tools

What is a Dutch Oven? A Dutch oven is a type of stove and oven-safe pot.  They are round on the bottom, can have medium to tall sides, are wide, and always have a lid that fits tightly on the top.  Dutch ovens are always heavy partly due to the thickness of the material around

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June 12, 2020

Kitchen Tools

What is a Stock Pot? A stock pot is a large pot, usually the largest one in a home kitchen.  Stock pots have flat bottoms and are very tall and wide.  They are often wide enough to cover most, if not all, of a large burner.  There is no standard stock pot size because they

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