Archive for the ‘Dish Racks’ Category
Let’s be honest, people are enamored by attractiveness and put off by less attractive items, people, things, etc. When it come s to dish racks, the standard is far from attractive. That’s why I was excited to finally find an attractive dish rack! My new durable counter-top accessory lets me drain piles of dishes without stopping in the middle to dry.
I literally dry up to 12 plates and bowls, 9 glasses and cups and loads of silverware and utensils all at the same time with my high-capacity dish rack. So this Christmas , when it’s tome to clean up the remnants of the holiday feast, use a dish rack that’s as attractive as it is affective
I always have a great time hanging out with friends and family at holiday meals…BUT, as much as I love the holiday meals, I absolutely hate cleaning the dirty pots/pans, plates, and utensils. After a good meal I’m usually “fat and happy” and completely relaxed. The last thing I want to do is deal with grease and fat, burnt morsels of baked crust stuck in hard to reach crevices, or mashed potatoes cemented to a pan. Ugh, I cringe just thinking about it! As much as I hate it, the time with my family and friends is worth the aggravation.
Well if you dread washing dirty pots and pans as much as I do, good dish racks will save you a ton of anguish and a bunch of time - time you could use to watch a game on TV or spend with family and friends. Like my mother always said “if you have to do something unpleasant, don’t make it any worse than it has to be”.
The holidays are a double edge sword for me. On one hand, the holidays are filled with meaningful occasions hosting family and friends and at our house. On the other hand, we have what I call - “an ongoing total mess in the kitchen”…piles and piles of dirty plates, posts, pans, and utensils my head feels like its going to explode as I survey the disastrous state of my kitchen.
Organization is the key to having a “stress free” working kitchen, and the simple dish rack, has been an absolute gem in this regard. My new dish rack helps keep the kitchen organized and much more manageable. I love the fact that I can fit all my clean dishes in the rack and not have to spread them out on the counter to dry. In addition to dishes and pans, I also store some of my kitchen tools in it. With everything I need for everyday use in one place, my kitchen work is much less stressful!
If you modify your favorite holiday recipes to make them healthier, you can enjoy the festivities without gaining weight. You can modify just about every recipe to suit your lifestyle and taste preferences. A “tired” palate needs to be revived by substituting new spices and flavors (and less sugar and fat!). Your palate can get used to anything. By simply omitting or limiting salt, fat, or sugar from your recipes (and even replacing them with healthier alternatives) you will liberate liberate your taste buds and improve your health.
To ensure a successful commitment to healthy (but scrumptious!) eating, I make sure to stock the right tools. Nonstick frying pans pans are great for healthy cooking. The same goes for a quality skillet, baking sheets, bread pans, and roasting pans. Used correctly this cookware will allow you to add little to no fat to the recipe. Add a little seasoning, and you’ll wonder why you waited so long to eat low fat and healthy! So now if someone asks me if I can have my cake and eat it too, the answer is a resounding YES!!!
During these tough economic times, holiday purchases can add unwanted pressure to an otherwise joyous occasion. Items for your kitchen can be some of the most expensive purchases you make this year. It’s not uncommon to spend up to $500 to meet your kitchen needs (which seem to multiply during the holidays). There’s no reason to break the bank though, you just need to know where and what to buy. Applied knowledge is power - read on to learn how to make the most of your cookware purchases.
1. Consider picking stainless steel instead of hard anodized cookware. Hard anodized cookware is beautiful, but stainless steel tends to be more economical when pressed for cash. You have to look for the best value, but generally speaking, stainless steel allows you to get high quality cookware, at a more affordable price.
2. Buy sets instead of individual pieces. It doesn’t matter what brand you choose, you will always save money when you choose sets over individual pieces. High quality brands will sometimes charge $50 (or more) per piece. That may not sound too expensive; until you consider that some sets sell for less than $200 (sometimes much less) - definitely a better bargain!
3. Look for holiday bargains. Many businesses offer cookware specials during the shopping season. Don’t take chances with your money though; go with a reputable company. Best Buy Kitchenware is rapidly earning a reputation for great customer service, and competitive prices on a variety of quality cookware. They also offer a multitude of specials to help ease the holiday stress, and allow you to enjoy the season!
Let me be perfectly honest; I used to HATE dish racks. They take up space that I’d much rather use for other things and on top of that, they usually look bad. If I was made of money, I’d purchase a fancy Italian style kitchen, complete with built in dish rack in the back of the sink (it never hurts to dream!). However, until I win the lottery, I’ve had to search for a less expensive solution.
I have very little counter space in my apartment and need to make every inch count. This iswhere my 2-tier dish rack comes in; it provides plenty of room for dishes, cups and utensils, which makes a great space saver for my kitchen – I absolutely love that even when dishes are drying, I still have plenty of counter space to work with. Also, this is about the best looking dish rack you’ll find; unlike most cumbersome “plain look” styles, this rack has an exceptional, contemporary look. I may never love dish racks, but I’ve thankfully found one I can tolerate, and maybe even (gasp!), enjoy using!
It’s a fact of life; no matter how great the occasion, my family always contends with the dreaded clean up. Holiday meals are usually when I break out the expensive platters, fine china, and stemmed glassware. Of course, the rest of the year they’re stuck in the china cabinet collecting dust. With all the holiday hustle and bustle it’s easy to forget to properly clean you china. However, a few simple steps and a standard dish rack can help preserve valuable items, and set the stage for a sparkling holiday celebration.
A Plan for Cleaning China and Other Delicate Valuables Items - Follow these steps when cleaning the finer pieces in your collection:
1. Remove surface dust.
2. Line the bottom of the sink with a dish towel or a stack of paper towels to buffer delicate items.
3. Soak the object in a mild solution of detergent and water to remove any grime built up under the dust.
4. Remember to use only lukewarm water on delicate china and crystal. Dramatic changes in temperature can cause cracking and breaking, and very hot water can fade hand-painted china.
5. Remove coffee and tea stains from cups and saucers by sprinkling baking soda in the cup, and rubbing with a clean cloth.
6. Remove dirt from fine crevices using an inexpensive auto detail brush. The bristles are stiff enough to get into tight spaces, but soft enough not to damage surfaces.
7. Gently dry objects with a soft cloth, or air dry in a dish rack.
Honestly, as a relatively new homeowner, I’ve grow accustomed to modern appliances and expectations. I mean c’mon, any modern kitchen is incomplete without a built-in dishwasher. Yeah right; who was I fooling (no one)? I’m a country girl at heart and one thing I’ve learned (in life and in the kitchen): trendy appliances are nice, but when push comes to shove, you always go back to the basics.
That’s why dish racks can be the perfect chore-mate for tiny kitchens where space premiums–or budgets–don’t make a dishwasher reasonable, for the less-modern summer cabin, or for anyone who occasionally whips through a few dirty dishes between loads. These situations are just the tip of the iceberg for the reliable, proven dish rack show its value.
After that wonderful holiday feast there is always the dreaded cleanup. Once you sleep off the serotonin induced “coma” created by that wonderful smorgasbord of goodies, you awake to find piles of dirty plates, saucers, pots, pans, and utensils. What a mess! No need to fret though, like any seemingly monumental task, there’s only one way to approach it: one step at a time. Fortunately, there are modern conveniences that make your cleanup as painless as possible.
Quality make cleaning dirty kitchenware easier than you ever imagined. My new dish rack is both stable and durable and has plenty of space for all my dirty dishes, cups, and utensils. In addition, it’s also a great looking piece of kitchenware! After all, holiday cleanup may never be fun, but my wonderful dish rack sure does speed up the process, and allows me to make time for life’s truly important moments.