12
May
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If you take out the inner cooking pan of a Zojirushi rice cooker and look inside the rice cooker, you will see a small round disk, about 1-1/2′ in diameter, in the center of the heating plate. This is a thermal sensing device, known as a magnetic thermostat, and it sits on a small spring.
When rice and water are placed into the inner cooking pan and then put into the main body of the rice cooker, the weight of the rice and water in the inner cooking pan depresses the spring of the magnetic thermostat. This sensor triggers the heating plate to go to full power and bring the liquid in the cooking pan to a boil. At sea level water boils at 212 F (100 C) and no higher. Heres the ingenious part. As long as there is water in the pan the rice cookers heating element will stay on. When the rice absorbs all the water, the temperature in the pan will begin to rise since there isnt any water left in the pan. When the thermal sensor senses that the temperature has risen above 212 degrees F, the machine turns off the heating element and switches to a ‘keep warm’ mode of about 150 degrees F.
Zojirushi Corporation has been making electric rice cookers and other small kitchen appliances for more than 80 years. Zojirushi offers several types of rice cookers to suit everyones needs.
In more advanced Zojirushi models a computer chip automatically makes adjustments in temperature and cooking time depending upon the program entered. These cookers are called micom rice cookers because they are fitted with a microcomputer chip. The top-of-the-line Zojirushi micom rice cooker is the Neuro Fuzzy, a registered trademark name coined by Zojirushi to indicate a rice cooker which utilizes ‘fuzzy logic’ through a micro computer chip to cook rice.
This computer chip is the brains of the unit and instead of simply switching on and off reacting to temperature, the rice cooker now makes small adjustments in temperature and cooking time according to what the thermal sensor senses. So you can program your rice to be hard or soft, dry or watery, as in the case of making rice porridge, the Asian comfort food. You can also program for cooking white, brown or sweet (glutinous) rice.
The standard heating method known as Induction Heating (IH) occurs when a magnetic material is placed in a magnetic field. In Zojirushi rice cookers, coils within the bottom of the rice cooker create the magnetic field. When the special 2 ply inner cooking pan (nonstick coated aluminum with stainless steel outer lining) is placed into the rice cooker, a magnetic field is generated to create instant heat. Through this technology, the whole inner cooking pan itself becomes the heat source utilizing both high heat and finely tuned heat adjustments to control the cooking process. The results? Higher and quicker heat response thats more evenly distributed for perfectly cooked rice every time!
Zojirushi rice cookers are designed to hold a basket above the rice which can used to cook vegetables in the steam coming off the rice. You can also use your Zojirushi in warm mode as a slow cooker for other dishes like beef stew or soup.
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4
May
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The KitchenAid 5 Speed Classic Plus Hand Mixer has been such a great kitchen tool for me. My hand mixer was a gift to me from my grandma one Christmas. I would have never imagined how useful my mixer would have been, and how much I would use it on a regular basis.
Take a peek into my kitchen. I want to make a small batch of chocolate cookies. Use the mixer. I would like to make some whipped cream to go with that apple pie. Use the mixer. I need to mix up all my ingredients for that omelet in a jiffy! Use the hand mixer.
My Kitchen Aid hand mixer has two beater arms which you insert into the base of the mixer. I like the way the beater snap easily into place with a gentle nudge and then a little click lets you know they are securely locked into place. When you are done with your mixing chores, with only the push of a button, the mixer arms can be removed for easy cleaning. This KitchenAid hand mixer can be found in most retail stores for around $50. KitchenAid offers many other varieties of mixers but this classic hand mixer is great at getting the common kitchen jobs done.
Although there are other mixers which are more high-tech, high speed and high priced, this five speed hand mixer can really hold its own. The way I figure it is, if you have something which needs a 12 speed hand mixer in order to blend, then it would probably be wise to invest in a stand mixer.
Hand mixers are great for small jobs, but larger mixing jobs are usually better managed by a stand mixer. If you do not have a stand mixer, but attempt to handle recipes calling for large quantity mixing jobs on a regular basis, I would highly suggest that you check into a KitchenAid Stand Mixer.
So if you are in the hunt for a new hand mixer and if your hand mixer seems to be cutting corners and you are just plain tired of it, then go ahead and look into the KitchenAid 5 Speed Classic Plus Hand Mixer. It handles so easily, powering gently through the batter mixes, and the open curved design of the beaters makes clean up a cinch.
I love my KitchenAid 5 Speed Class Plus Hand Mixer and my guess is that if you give one a try you will fall in love with it too.
Happy Baking!
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16
Apr
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Waffles have been the comfort food in many a kitchen. A waffle is a flat batter cake cooked between two hot plates that are called a waffle iron. Belgian waffle irons provide deep pockets to catch the butter and syrup. There is nothing like a warm, buttery waffle swimming in syrup.
The waffle irons of old sat on a gas fired or wood stove. You had to heat both sides of the plate before you added the batter. It took practice and acquired skill to know when the iron was hot enough to pour your batter in. You also needed to know when to turn the iron as well as when to remove the waffle. Until non-stick surfaces, getting the waffles out of the waffle iron presented its own of set problems.
Waffle irons have come a long way since the days they were first used. Whether you prefer the regular pocket or the deeper Belgian waffle pocket you will have no shortage of choices of commercial waffle irons to choose from. There are many quality, affordable waffle irons on the market today.
With the Chef’s Choice Waffle Pro you can dial in how done you want your waffles whether you like them golden brown with a crisp exterior or a deep baked uniform texture this waffle iron can take care of it. Commercial waffle irons today also come with a non-stick surface making removal much easier than those first waffle irons.
With Waffle Exotica you are no longer limited to a round or square waffle. Waffle Exotica offers such fun shapes as hearts and your favorite cartoon characters. The Belgian Waffler and Multi-Baker, comes with a Belgian waffle iron and three other interchangeable plates a flat griddle and ribbed grill for vegetables, fish and meats.
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13
Apr
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Sadly, the traditional wood fire is no longer feasible in todays world, especially in the homes and apartment blocks of modern cities that dont have inbuilt fireplaces. However, modern technology now gives individuals the chance to enjoy the same warmth and ambience of a wood fire through state of the art, innovative technology. This has lead to the introduction of the electric fire place.
Though as yet unable to provide people with the facility to cook sausages and roast marshmallows over it, the electric fire place gives owners all the advantages of a gentle or roaring blaze (depending on their preference). A cozy, realistic fire is possible without having to deal with the hassles of smoke, ashes or clearing up.
Introduced to customers in the early 1990s, the electric fireplace became immensely popular. This was due to its ability to fit in anywhere. The portability, affordability, convenience and safety factors were all desirable qualities that encouraged people to buy these fireplaces.
An electric fireplace can be plugged into a normal electrical outlet. It doesnt require a chimney, fuel pipelines, a venting system or any other special preparations. It can also be safely used in the bedroom, sun porch, foyer or kitchen. Besides these places the electric fireplace can be used in nurseries, senior citizens residences, high rise office buildings and nursing homes.
Available in many styles and sizes, an electric fireplace can provide a romantic atmosphere in the middle of summer with the heat setting turned off. It can also be a fairly large cost saving factor in winter as it runs on the heat setting for less than 8 cents an hour, and costs around 2/ 3 cents when used without heat.
Made using a variety of materials, an electric fireplace can be made to match your interior home décor, or easily bought in brick, marble or another style of your choosing.
The new electric fireplace models, while offering more realistic simulations, also enable owners to install the fireplace themselves. It has also becomes more user friendly with every new model that is introduced into the market.
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5
Apr
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One of the most visible and most necessary household appliances is the refrigerator. It is said that the kitchen is the heart of every home. If that is true, the refrigerator is certainly the heart of the kitchen. When a guest enters your kitchen, the refrigerator is often the first thing her or she notices. When a family member enters the kitchen, a visit to the refrigerator is often the reason for the trip to the kitchen. When selecting a refrigerator, there are a number of factors to consider.
Model There are several refrigerator models from which to choose. Traditionally, the best refrigerator model has been the type of unit that has a freezer on top of the refrigerator. However, many people prefer the side-by-side refrigerator model. This type of refrigerator is split vertically with the refrigerator on the right and the freezer compartment on the left. In recent years, refrigerator models with the freezer compartment mounted below the refrigerator compartment have also been increasing in popularity.
To select the best type of your refrigerator for your home, it is important to consider your needs and how you will use the refrigerator. For example, a family with toddlers might find a freezer-on-bottom type to be a hazard. Families who encourage their older children to become self sufficient when it comes to snacking might be best served by a side-by-side unit, so that the children have easy access to both refrigerated and frozen food items.
The standard colors for refrigerators are white and almond, although black refrigerators have been growing in popularity in recent years. Additionally, many manufacturers also make models in a variety colors to coordinate with specific kitchen décor themes. For kitchens decorated in a contemporary style, it’s hard to beat a beautiful stainless steel finish for the refrigerator. This sleek style is the perfect complement to any modern kitchen design. Stainless steel finishes also work with traditional kitchen décor in many settings.
Making the Decision Make sure to put some thought into the process of selecting a refrigerator. This appliance will probably be with you for several years, so you want to choose one that meets your needs and that fits in well with the overall design of your kitchen.
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