Boiling an egg may seem like an easy task to some but there are people around that don’t even know how to boil water. It might give you heart palpitations on hearing this but if you have never learnt how to boil water then you won’t know how to boil water. It’s as simple as that.

I remember when one of Wanda’s grandaughters decided she would cook the evening meal, which was going to be pasta. She read the instructions and then phoned her mother at work to ask where the boiling water was kept as she couldn’t find it in the cupboard. Consequently, she is continually teased about the incident, but at the time she had no idea as she had never had to cook before.

Cooking is something that you need to learn like everything else so don’t feel ashamed if you have no idea what to do. Simply take one step at a time and learning how to boil an egg is a great place to start.

There are a lot of different ways to boil an egg and some prefer their hard boiled eggs quite soft in the middle - others prefer them well cooked. It all comes down to preference. This is how I cook my eggs.

1. Turn on a hot plate on your stove to its maximum.
2. Get a saucepan. Make sure it is big enough to hold a couple of eggs.
3. Put two eggs in the saucepan.
4. Pour enough water over the eggs to cover them completely. Ensure that the water doesn’t come too close to the top of the saucepan otherwise once the water starts to boil it will boil out of the saucepan onto your stovetop, making a mess.
5. Place the saucepan onto the hotplate.
6. When you start to see the water bubbling quite rapidly, turn down the hotplate to as low as you can without actually turning it off.
7. Set the timer for 10 minutes. If you don’t have a timer just keep your eyes on a clock.
8. As soon as the timer goes off remove the saucepan from the stove and place in your sink. Turn on the cold water tap and run it through the saucepan until the water in the pan is cold and the eggs are cool enough for you to pick up.

You will need to experiment with the time you cook the eggs until you find the consistency that you like your eggs to be.

So there you go, a nice easy meal - boiled eggs which you can served with hot buttered toast, or simply peel and eat either hot or cold.

Do you have trouble removing lids from jars? Some of them can become so stubborn and no matter what you do they can be impossible to open. This is where the Kuhn Rikon Gripper Jar Opener comes into play.

This little utensil fits around the lid and locks on tight so you won’t have the problem of slipping. To use you it you just place the opener over the jar lid and then turn the knob to tighten so that it locks the lid. Then grasp the handle and turn to open.

This opener can be used on lids and caps from 1 inch to 3.5 inches wide. It also works on smooth sided and grooved lids.

This is a particular good product if you have arthritis or muscle weakness in your wrist and hands. Most of the reviews on the internet were from people with some sort of condition that prevented them from opening jars easily and most, if not all, were extremely pleased with how this product worked for them.

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The Waring White Citrus Juicer received mixed reviews on the internet. The majority were extremely pleased with the performance of this juicer whilst a few others were very disappointed.

Those that weren’t happy had issues with the motor stating that when they pressed down firmly on the fruit the motor stopped. This was interesting since there were a large number of reviewers who juiced large quantities of oranges at a time and had no problem.

What We Like

• This machine stays stable on the counter top when juicing. This is due to the vibration dampening feet.
• The majority of the pulp is separated from the juice but if you like more pulp in your juice then you can easily transfer it from the container to your glass.
• All the pieces come apart for easy cleaning.
• This is a heavy duty machine that is solidly built.

What We Don’t Like

• This is a solid piece of equipment so you’ll probably want to leave this one on the counter if you are going to use it regularly. This will mean you need will need some extra counter space.
• The ‘pulp catcher’ is not terribly large and if you are juicing a lot of fruit at the one time you will find yourself having to empty it often.

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If you love the taste of smoked salmon, meat, seafood or chicken then you will get a great deal of use from this stovetop smoker. Everyone who has purchased the Camerons Stovetop Smoker is absolutely delighted with it’s performance.

This is a really healthy way to get all the succulent  flavor of woodsmoke of into your food without adding extra salt, oils or fats.

This smoker is just so easy to use, all you need to do is place wood chips into the smoker base and put the food on the tray top. There is a guide included with the smoker which gives you cooking times and recipes.  Of course for the adventurous you can always your own recipes.

You can use the stovetop smoker on any gas, electric or open flame. However, it isn’t suitable for use on glass or ceramic cookers.

Because the smoker is a closed unit it means that most of the smoke stays inside the smoker.  However, if  you do find that smoke is escaping from the unit there are instructions included that give solutions to solving the problem. Most often the lid just needs a little tweak.

Features of the Cameron Stovetop Smoker:

• It measures 3 1/2 ” x 11 x 15″
• It is made of durable stainless steel and has a sliding lid.
• There are fold away stay cool handles
• There is a nonstick wire rack so that the smoke can circulate freely around the food.
• Dishwasher safe.
• The smoker comes with a recipe / instruction manual and 1 oz each of 4 different wood chip samples (alder, cherry, oak and hickory)
• There is a 7 year manufacturer’s limited warranty.

Where can I buy a Camerons Stove Top Smoker?
Cooking.com
KitchenEtc.com
Amazon.com

If you want to know exactly what ingredients go into your yogurt then making it at home is really the only way.

The range of yogurt makers available on the market today have made yogurt making extremely easy and the Euro Cuisine Yogurt Maker is really no exception.

This yogurt maker received exceptionally good reviews on the net. We’re talking pretty much all 4 or 5 star ratings and the only real negative about this product related to the automatic timer which for some really didn’t work the way it should for some.

What We Like

• This yogurt maker uses glass jars. Many of the other yogurt makers use plastic.
• This is extremely easy to use.
• Comes with 7 jars and lids. You can purchase extra jars separately.
• You can make a different flavor yogurt in each jar.

What We Don’t Like

• The glass jars are not leak proof so if you want to take these to work or give to the kids for school then you will need to transfer the yogurt to leak proof containers.
• A few reviewers of this product thought that the timer function didn’t actually work the way it should. Despite setting the timer for say 10 hours some reviewers realized that the machine still continued to ‘cook’ after that time.

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This very versatile griddle will have you making delicious steaks, grilled cheese sandwiches and yummy bacon and eggs quickly and easily. Just plug it in and away you go.

The best feature of the Cuisinart griddle is the reversible plates. On one side is a flat plate and on the other the grill. So you can have a full grill if you like or full griddle or half and half. It also has separate temperature controls so you can keep the two plates at different temperatures or keep one completely off if you don’t need to use both plates.

I noticed that most review sites on the net indicate that the griddle parts should be hand washed. However, when reading the instruction booklet that comes with this griddler, it indicates that the plates, drip tray and scraping tool are dishwasher safe. If purchasing you might want to take this into consideration and read the instruction book to ensure that it is in fact dishwasher safe before you pop it in to wash. My preference for anything non-stick is to hand wash as it definitely prolongs the life of the product.

What We Like

• The plates are reversible so you can grill on one side and griddle on the other
• The plates are removable and dishwasher safe so clean up is a breeze.
• The drip tray collects grease and can also be removed. It is dishwasher safe.
• It comes with a scraping tool which is also dishwasher safe.
• The griddler won’t work unless everything is locked properly into place - this is a nice safety feature.
• You can really cook anything on this - at least anything that you would use on a regular stove top.

What We Don’t Like

• This can take up a bit of room so you will need a bit of counter space.

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Well here is another great looking stylish tea kettle. I love the look of the Chantal Loop Teakettle which has a stylish, modern design with a handle that sweeps up and over the body. It has a nice rounded shape that is designed to heat quickly.

This teapot is ideal for anyone who needs a whistling kettle as it has a pleasant sounding whistle that will let you know that it is time to turn off the burner.

The body is made from durable heavy-gauge 18/10 stainless steel and the kettle is light enough for single handed filling and pouring.

A few people have had problems with the spout melting and another felt the handle gets to a little too warm. And although some people found the lid took some time to master, most people seemed happy with their purchase.

Cooking.com  donate a percentage of the sale of this kettle to the Lance Armstrong Foundation to help fund the fight against cancer.

If you love to entertain then having a friends over to share a few wines and a cheese fondue is great fun. And if you have two fondue sets you can also serve a  melted chocolate fondue with an assortment of fruits such as strawberries, pineapple and bananas to dip into the chocolate.

This stylish looking ceramic Emile Henry fondue Set is made in France from clay gathered in Burgundy and it is the high quality of this clay that lends itself to producing the vibrant colors  synonymous with Emile Henry ceramic cookware.

You will find that the ceramic heats evenly and maintains its heat for a long time so you and your friends can relax and enjoy the fondue without rushing.

Apart from the deep rich colors,  you will find that the smooth glaze coating of the Emile Henry - 2.6 Qt. Flame Top Cheese Fondue Set stops the cheese or chocolate from sticking so clean up is really easy plus the pot can be popped in the dishwasher. The glaze is also resistant to scratches from knives and forks etc.

To add some zing to your fondue, rub the inside of the fondue pot with garlic for a flavor punch before adding your favorite cheese. Prepare your fondue in the kitchen and then place it on the table over the burner. The heat from the clay keeps the cheese thick and smooth.

Please note: the fondue is not suitable for use on induction stovetops.

The set includes:

• 2.6 Qt. fondue pot
• 6 stainless steel forks
• stand and burner

And extra forks are available if you have more than 6 guests.

These stainless steel forks are designed for use with the Emile Henry fondue set.

They are also dishwasher safe.

I love the look and feel of natural stoneware so I really like this Superstone Chestnut Roaster Set by Sassafras which is made of natural stoneware fired at temperatures of over 2000 degrees.

Because Superstone baking pieces produce an even distribution of heat you will find that you will have perfectly roasted chestnuts in no time.

Then you can set about eating these tasty treats or why not add them to the stuffing for your turkey to impart a delicious flavor.

You will also be treated to the delicious aroma of roasting chestnuts wafting through your home.

The chestnut roaster can be safely used in the oven, the microwave and even in convection ovens.

There is a recipe for chestnut soup on the outside of the  box  that the roaster comes in,  as well as a  recipes booklet for using chestnuts, which is included in the box.