Food Containers

Food containers can often have a strange smell, even if you wash them perfectly every single time. This smell means that you definitely have to buy new ones every year. If you notice that happening before that time period, feel free to replace them sooner.

Wooden Spoons

Just like food containers, wooden spoons can become smelly as well. Another thing to look out for is cracks in the spoons. These are the two signs that show you need to buy new ones.

Microplane

A microplane is not a long-term investment. This is one of those kitchen items that last for about a year. After that period, the microplane will be dull.

Peelers

Peelers are one of the most commonly used kitchen items. The first reason to replace them is the fact that the blades will not have the same quality as before. Another thing to think of, is that there are designs where you can simply only change the blade and get new ones every time you need to.

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Protect Wood Items With Mineral Oil

If you occasionally coat wood utensils with mineral oil their lifespan will be longer. You can easily find it in markets and won’t make your wooden board smelly. The mineral oil also doesn’t make it slippery.

Forget About Vinegar

A lot of people use vinegar for cleaning utensils. What you might not know is that vinegar can cause damage to your kitchen items. It can also create a reaction with the aluminum in them and all of that can get to your meals. So if you want to make dishes and utensils last longer forget about vinegar.

Don’t Dry Items Of Different Materials Together

It does sound strange, but it is very important. The main problem is with the ones that are made of wood, they always need extra time to dry. Also, if possible, store them separately.

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Ravioli Press (+/- $16)

You can make ravioli without one, but you’ll be at it all evening and the presentation just won’t be up to the standard as if you buy a press. Pair up with a ravioli cutter to give the gift of perfect homemade ravioli every time.

Bundt Pan (+/- $22)

A bundt pan makes a great gift for your friends who love to bake. You can buy them in beautifully complex rose shapes so that cakes will come out fancier than afternoon tea.

Salt Plates (+/- $40)

You can infuse salty flavor into your dish while it cooks/marinates with a salt plate.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhKvDo9B4ef/?hl=en&tagged=saltplates

Hickory Wood Chips (+/- $7)

Alternatively, you can buy cheaper hickory wood chips which infuse deep, woodsy flavors into your dish.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Blo3BN4FL2X/?hl=en&tagged=hickorywoodchips

Artist Palette Serving Platter ($35 from Uncommon Goods)

This serving platter is shaped like an artist palette, so you can dish up your hors-d’oeuvres in style. Cooking is art so give a gift that looks the part!

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Food Containers

Food containers can often have a strange smell, even if you wash them perfectly every single time. This smell means that you definitely have to buy new ones every year. If you notice that happening before that time period, feel free to replace them sooner.

Wooden Spoons

Just like food containers, wooden spoons can become smelly as well. Another thing to look out for is cracks in the spoons. These are the two signs that show you need to buy new ones.

Microplane

A microplane is not a long-term investment. This is one of those kitchen items that last for about a year. After that period, the microplane will be dull.

Peelers

Peelers are one of the most commonly used kitchen items. The first reason to replace them is the fact that the blades will not have the same quality as before. Another thing to think of, is that there are designs where you can simply only change the blade and get new ones every time you need to.

The post Kitchen Items You Need to Change Every Year appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Protect Wood Items With Mineral Oil

If you occasionally coat wood utensils with mineral oil their lifespan will be longer. You can easily find it in markets and won’t make your wooden board smelly. The mineral oil also doesn’t make it slippery.

Forget About Vinegar

A lot of people use vinegar for cleaning utensils. What you might not know is that vinegar can cause damage to your kitchen items. It can also create a reaction with the aluminum in them and all of that can get to your meals. So if you want to make dishes and utensils last longer forget about vinegar.

Don’t Dry Items Of Different Materials Together

It does sound strange, but it is very important. The main problem is with the ones that are made of wood, they always need extra time to dry. Also, if possible, store them separately.

The post Kitchen Tricks to Make Your Plates & Utensils Last Longer appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ravioli Press (+/- $16)

You can make ravioli without one, but you’ll be at it all evening and the presentation just won’t be up to the standard as if you buy a press. Pair up with a ravioli cutter to give the gift of perfect homemade ravioli every time.

Bundt Pan (+/- $22)

A bundt pan makes a great gift for your friends who love to bake. You can buy them in beautifully complex rose shapes so that cakes will come out fancier than afternoon tea.

Salt Plates (+/- $40)

You can infuse salty flavor into your dish while it cooks/marinates with a salt plate.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhKvDo9B4ef/?hl=en&tagged=saltplates

Hickory Wood Chips (+/- $7)

Alternatively, you can buy cheaper hickory wood chips which infuse deep, woodsy flavors into your dish.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Blo3BN4FL2X/?hl=en&tagged=hickorywoodchips

Artist Palette Serving Platter ($35 from Uncommon Goods)

This serving platter is shaped like an artist palette, so you can dish up your hors-d’oeuvres in style. Cooking is art so give a gift that looks the part!

The post 5 Hot Gifts For Your Chef Friends appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.