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2 days ago | 
lifehacker.com | Allie Chanthorn Reinmann
Why this air fryer is special The Ninja DoubleStack XL has two unusual features: There are two baskets, and they’re vertically oriented—perhaps, one might say, stacked. Air fryers typically have only a single basket, or if they have two, they’re side-by-side. This vertical exploration appeals to a big concern of mine—a minimal countertop footprint, which is perfect for those with smaller kitchens. That said, the Ninja DoubleStack is by no means small.
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3 days ago | 
lifehacker.com | Allie Chanthorn Reinmann
Unboxing a new kitchen appliance is one of my favorite experiences—it’s a non-holiday present and I know what’s inside—how wonderful! But the instruction manual part really kills my vibe. I know tossing it aside will almost surely lead to failure, but I hate reading them anyway. In fact, I did read the operation manual for the Ninja Slushi, and I still managed to screw up my first batch of slush.
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4 days ago | 
au.lifehacker.com | Allie Chanthorn Reinmann
With dietary differences and grocery budgeting, eggless dessert recipes are more sought after than they used to be. Of course, eggs play an important role in the structure of your batter, so you can’t just leave it out. (Well, sometimes you can.) You’re better off knowing what sorts of egg replacements you can use for different types of baking. Here’s a list of the best egg replacement you can lean on during lean times.
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4 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Allie Chanthorn Reinmann
While apples and broccoli have become basic—constantly on the grocery store shelves year-round—rhubarb is a vegetable unicorn. It only appears for a very short and magical window. I'll spot it in the market for maybe a month and before I know it, I’ve missed it. That’s why I buy bundles of it when I do happen to catch it, and I get right to work. Not cooking it down in a pot with a cup of sugar, no: My favorite way to prepare rhubarb for pies and cakes is roasting.
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4 days ago | 
au.lifehacker.com | Allie Chanthorn Reinmann
While apples and broccoli have become basic—constantly on the grocery store shelves year-round—rhubarb is a vegetable unicorn. It only appears for a very short and magical window. I'll spot it in the market for maybe a month and before I know it, I’ve missed it. That’s why I buy bundles of it when I do happen to catch it, and I get right to work. Not cooking it down in a pot with a cup of sugar, no: My favorite way to prepare rhubarb for pies and cakes is roasting.
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1 week ago | 
au.lifehacker.com | Allie Chanthorn Reinmann
A quick public service announcement: Mother’s Day is this Sunday. If this holiday snuck up on you again this year (I’m in the same boat), it’s not too late to grab a thoughtful gift. Here’s a list of gift ideas for the chef, baker, coffee connoisseur, and everyone in between. While you may not have time to get something engraved or monogrammed, these gifts still say “You deserve to do more of what you love.” The vendors listed below offer expedited shipping so your gift will arrive on time.
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1 week ago | 
au.lifehacker.com | Allie Chanthorn Reinmann
Welcome to “Cookbook of the Week.” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, flipping through a truly excellent cookbook has a magic all its own. My sweet tooth has been nagging me lately. I expect this is because I’ve been trying to eat more vegetables and my dopamine hormones find this to be disrespectful. I like veggies, but I'm only so powerful to resist the call of sweets.
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1 week ago | 
lifehacker.com | Allie Chanthorn Reinmann
What is an immersion blender? Immersion blenders are fantastic appliances across the board. They’re typically two-piece sets with a handle that houses the engine and usually includes the on-off switch. The business end is a long stainless steel rod that flares out, and it's here where the blades live. Immersion blenders can also be called stick blenders, an accurate name for their shape.
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1 week ago | 
lifehacker.com | Allie Chanthorn Reinmann
There are a lot of fantastic settings to use on the Vitamix Ascent X5, but one of my favorites is the soup setting (the nut butter function is a close second). If you didn’t already know, it’s not just for blending already cooked soup. You can actually cook with the blender. It might take a moment to wrap your head around the idea, but personally, I had to see for myself to become fully convinced. Here’s how to do it. How can a blender cook soup?
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1 week ago | 
au.lifehacker.com | Allie Chanthorn Reinmann
There are a lot of fantastic settings to use on the Vitamix Ascent X5, but one of my favorites is the soup setting (the nut butter function is a close second). If you didn’t already know, it’s not just for blending already cooked soup. You can actually cook with the blender. It might take a moment to wrap your head around the idea, but personally, I had to see for myself to become fully convinced. Here’s how to do it. How can a blender cook soup?
