Category: equipment
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Gravy And Fat Separator Review
I was given this OXO fat separator recently by a friend. I accepted it in part because I love new kitchen kit. The main reason though is that while I try not to buy unnecessary plastic, I hate plastic being thrown out or wasted even more. The two questions I think we should ask of…
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How To Fix Dry Green Buffing Compound
Your green polishing compound might dry out and be hard to apply to your strop or buffing wheel. Note: this is not a common problem when the compound is in a wax medium. An easy fix if it does happen though is to mix it with a little bit of olive oil. Before It just…
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Beer Can Chicken Roasting Rack
I got this beer can chicken roasting rack from Bunnings, for a steal. I used it with a half full can of beer the first time and the result was very pleasing. The rack keeps the chicken vertical, allowing the fat to drip away. The beer keeps the inside of the chicken moist. Between you…
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Plastic Lids For Canned Food
In an endeavour to reduce my soft plastic use I have invested in these reusable and recyclable plastic lids to cover cans. By popping a lid on a partly used food can I am able to store the remaining contents in the fridge without using cling film or an extra food storage container. They clean…
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Spice Blend Shakers
If you make your own spice blends and dry rubs, you are going to need a spice shaker. Many of them allow you to adjust the holes being used to get that even application. Look for shakers that allow you to label the contents and/or have a viewing window. Spice shakers are perfect for spicing…
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PK Reviews: Tradeflame 220g Pro Heat Blow Torch Kit
You know how sometime you buy something and wonder how you survived without it to this point? The Tradeflame blow torch range is such a product. I bought the 220g Pro Heat Blow Torch Kit (see this Bunnings link) only to start charcoal chunks in my Weber Barbecue but every time I used it I had…
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Weber Q Baby: Josh Reviews
Weber has been around since the 1950’s and we have seen the shape change ever so slightly over the years, with each new model keeping the “round” kettle shape. In 2004 a new model (and shape) was released, known as the “Weber Q” Series. A couple of years later, a “Weber Q Baby” was released,…
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PK Reviews: Nylex 1.5L 360° Garden Sprayer
Product ranges get an automatic tick of approval from me if the bottom end of the range far exceeds expectations. The Nylex Garden Sprayer range is the perfect example of this. I am reviewing several of their models starting with the Nylex 1.5L 360° Sprayer which is my latest purchase. See the other reviews here.…
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Cast Iron Skillet
Please consider subscribing to get a weekly email summary of our posts. [mc4wp_form id=”15771″] This is my first ever cast iron skillet and I am immediately a fan. I won’t lie to you, it was purchased without approval on a solo trip to Kitchen Warehouse and I am still begging for forgiveness :). Before I used…
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Mortar And Pestle
The mortar (the bowl) and the pestle (the rounded club shaped part that you hold) have been used for ever and a day to crush and grind cooking ingredients. It can be used to grind dry ingredients to a fine powder or equally to give them a coarser texture. I use it for wet ingredients…
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25cm Victorinox Swibo Rigid Butchers Knife: PK Reviews
I have to say that as a home cook, that buys meat in bulk including whole primals, I love this knife. As soon as you hold the handle you can tell it is not a general purpose kitchen knife. The grip is suited for slicing thick pieces of meat or through joints and not for…
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Slow Cookers
A slow cooker is an essential piece of kitchen kit. It allows you to very slowly simmer the cuts of meat that do the most work in an animal, turning the meat tender and breaking down the connective tissue. An example is lamb shanks, one of my favourite meals (see my take on River Cottage’s…
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PK’s Essential Pantry Cupboard Contents
Welcome to the first in a series of posts dealing with lists of essential items for getting the most out of your growing, catching and cooking journey. This particular post is all about the kitchen pantry. Whilst a work in progress I aim to present the bare minimum essential items that must be in my…
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5L Demijohn
A demijohn is a large glass flagon that is stoppered with a rubber or plastic bung and an airlock. They are used in the alcoholic fermentation of fruit and the like. They are also called carboys and come in a range of sizes. My one has an old school s-type air bubble lock that after…
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What Is A Chantry Knife Sharpener?
I treated myself to this chantry knife sharpener after seeing it in one of Scott Rea’s videos titled ‘tools of a master butcher’. If it is good enough for the Scott Rea Project then it is is good enough for yours truly. 🙂 Remember that we are not putting an edge on the knife here,…
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Kitchen Shears
If you have a couple of good kitchen knives you don’t really need a set of kitchen shears/scissors. However for convenience sake I recommend you buy them. I use them to cut lobster tails, chicken frames, vegetables and so much more. Just remember to keep them clean going from raw food to cooked food. Related…
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PK Reviews: Nylex Heavy Duty 5L Shoulder Sprayer
The Nylex 5L and 8L Shoulder Sprayer range is perfect for people with kitchen gardens, even large ones. I am reviewing several of the Nylex Sprayer range and I started with their Nylex 1.5L 360° Sprayer. Please see the other Nylex reviews here. Today I am reviewing the heavy duty cousin of the Nylex 5l…
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Microwave Ovens With Inverter Technology
Love or loath them, you will find a microwave oven in almost every kitchen. I remember getting our first one when I was a kid over 30 years ago. It still works to this day! Microwave ovens work by ‘jiggling’ molecules in the food thereby generating thermal energy aka heat. They have a large internal…
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Nylex 5L Shoulder Sprayer: PK Reviews
The Nylex 5L and 8L Shoulder Sprayers are perfect for people with kitchen gardens, even large ones. I am reviewing several of the Nylex Sprayer range and I started with their Nylex 1.5L 360° Sprayer. Please see the other Nylex reviews here. In short I couldn’t be more pleased with my 5L Shoulder Sprayer and…
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Gas Hob Heat Diffuser
For some recipes/cooking methods even your smallest hot plate or ring might be putting out too much heat. Using the smallest ring also tends to heat the center of the pan more than the edges, potentially leading to burnt food. This nifty little piece of kitchen kit overcomes both issues by evenly spreading the heat…
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