KitchenPause Magazine

Equipment

What to expect from a chef’s knife—and when to use it

A practical guide to choosing tasks, understanding what this versatile knife can do, and cutting with control without expecting one blade to do everything.

6 Oct 2026Read →

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A well-cared-for mixer: maintenance, safety, and everyday uses

Learn to care for a mixer according to its design: consult its manual, clean it while unplugged, respect its limits, and recognize when to stop and seek assistance.

5 Oct 2026Read →

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How to Use and Care for a Home Oven

Understanding the settings, following the recipe, and cleaning according to the manual are simple habits that make cooking more predictable and help care for the appliance.

4 Oct 2026Read →

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What to expect from a pressure cooker—and when to use one

Pressure cookers are particularly useful for long-cooking dishes: they speed up stews, pulses and stock, but timing and liquid depend on the model. Here is what to expect and how to use one carefully.

3 Oct 2026Read →

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Nonstick pans: how to use, clean, and care for them

A practical guide to preserving a nonstick surface: what to do before first use, how to manage heat and utensils, and why the instructions for your specific pan matter.

2 Oct 2026Read →

Equipment

How to Use and Care for a Stainless-Steel Pan

A practical guide to preparing, preheating, cooking with, and cleaning a stainless-steel pan—without confusing it with carbon steel.

1 Oct 2026Read →

Equipment

Nonstick pans: how to use, clean and replace them

A practical guide to protecting the coating, choosing suitable cooking tasks and recognising a pan’s limits. The product label and manufacturer’s instructions take priority.

30 Sep 2026Read →

Equipment

What to expect from an oven tray—and when to use one

A tray affects how heat reaches food and whether it is supported, contained, or more exposed to airflow. Learn when to choose a flat tray, a perforated tray, a rack, or a dish, and how to think about oven position.

30 Sep 2026Read →

Equipment

Steamer care, safety and uses—without guesswork

A practical guide to distinguishing care for electric, bamboo and commercial steamers, with cautious advice and clear limits for each type of equipment.

29 Sep 2026Read →

Equipment

How to Use and Care for a Household Oven

A practical guide to understanding oven settings, organizing a bake, and cleaning safely—with one essential rule: your model’s manual is the authority for its controls and care.

28 Sep 2026Read →

Equipment

Pressure cookers: what results to expect and when to use one

A pressure cooker is especially useful for moist, lengthy cooking: it speeds the softening of beans and braising cuts while keeping aromas inside the pot. It is not equally suited to every dish. Learn what textures to expect, how pressure release affects the finish, and which precautions depend on your model.

28 Sep 2026Read →

Equipment

How to care for and use a nonstick pan: maintenance and safety

A practical guide to first use, cooking, cleaning and storage that does not treat every nonstick coating as identical. Learn what to look for and when to check the manufacturer’s instructions.

28 Sep 2026Read →