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Silicone, nylon or wood: which utensil for which pan
All three are safe on nonstick, and they behave completely differently around heat and water.
Getting mashed potatoes smooth without turning them to glue
Gluey mash is a starch problem caused by over-working, and the tool you use largely determines whether it happens.
Using a mandoline slicer without hurting yourself
A mandoline is the most useful and the most dangerous item in most kitchen drawers, and the risk is entirely manageable.
Furnishing a kitchen from nothing: what you actually need first
Most starter lists are far too long. A surprisingly small number of tools covers most cooking.
Why wooden utensils split, and how to keep them for years
Wood splits because it swells and shrinks, and both are caused by water.
Tongs, turners and the difference between gripping and lifting
Tongs grip and turners lift, and using one for the other is why some food ends up on the floor.