Michelle Love

Birmingham

Writer at Shelby County Reporter

Writer at Better Homes and Gardens

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The 9 Best Electric Kettles That’ll Be Your Cup of Tea

1 month ago | bhg.com | Michelle Love

Photo: Better Homes & Gardens Electric kettles can be used for much more than just making tea. Kettles are essential for activities such as boiling water for a french press, making oatmeal, heating water for soup or noodles, and more. Before shopping for an electric kettle, you'll want to decide which type is right for you: a variable temperature kettle or non-variable temperature kettle.
The Best Bread Machine for Every Home Baker: A Detailed Guide

2 months ago | bhg.com | Michelle Love

Photo: Better Homes & Gardens Making bread from scratch can seem intimidating to those who don’t bake often, but there is something so rewarding about making your own bread, whether it’s a classic French bread or something more adventurous like pumpkin bread. That’s where using a bread machine comes in handy. A bread making machine can cut the baking process time in half and takes a lot of stress off your plate, allowing you to have fresh, homemade bread at the touch of a button.
Best Ceiling Fans, According to Months of Testing

Nov 4, 2024 | bhg.com | Michelle Love

Photo: Better Homes & Gardens / Michael Navarro Ceiling fans do more than just keep your house cool. They add an extra layer of style to a home’s interior design, they’re eco-friendly, and they can keep the electric bill low in the hot summer or the cold winters. There are several factors to consider before purchasing a ceiling fan.
Save Time on Food Prep with Our Favorite Kitchen Shears

Aug 1, 2024 | bhg.com | Michelle Love

Photo: Better Homes & Gardens / David Hattan Having a sturdy and reliable kitchen shear can be a tremendous asset when prepping food and cooking. To the untrained eye, they may just look like regular scissors, but in reality, kitchen shears are handy kitchen gadgets when working with meat, herbs, and other kitchen tasks.
The 12 Best Kitchen Carts of 2024 for Every Style and Budget

May 8, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Michelle Love

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The 12 Best Kitchen Carts of 2024 for Every Style and Budget

May 8, 2024 | bhg.com | Michelle Love

Better Homes & Gardens / David HattanReclaim your kitchen countertops and move small appliances and other cooking accessories to a kitchen cart. Within a small footprint, a kitchen cart adds efficient storage with multiple tiers of shelves, drawers, or full cabinets. They can also provide extra counter space when you’re preparing or serving meals.
Here Are the Best Outdoor Ceiling Fans of 2024, According to Our Testing

May 7, 2024 | bhg.com | Michelle Love

Better Homes & Gardens / Michelle EdelbaumA beautiful outdoor living space can instantly make your home feel larger and more luxurious. While fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and cozy furniture can certainly make your patio or deck more enjoyable, a high-quality outdoor ceiling fan can help ensure it never becomes too hot or uncomfortable to enjoy, especially during the warmer months.
Here Are the 8 Best Cookie Scoops of 2024 to Make Perfectly Round Treats

Jan 1, 2024 | bhg.com | Michelle Love

Everyone loves a good cookie, and baking cookies is arguably just as fun as eating them. Whether you’re a pastry chef, an at-home chef, or just wanting to enjoy some quality time with the family, there’s something so rewarding about making your own cookies. Using a cookie scoop is an essential part of the cookie baking experience. Cookie scoops ensure that the cookies will be a uniform size with every scoop.
Here Are the 9 Best Nonstick Pans of 2024

Nov 19, 2023 | bhg.com | Michelle Love

A quality nonstick pan is something every chef should have in their arsenal. Not only does it save you time by eliminating food sticking to the pan during cooking, it also requires less oil as a buffer which leads to healthier cooking. Most nonstick cookware is manufactured with the safest practices, and nonstick technology has vastly improved over the years to ensure cookware lasts longer.
We Spend 24 Hours Testing 21 Pasta Makers—Here Are the 5 Best Ones

Sep 14, 2023 | bhg.com | Michelle Love

Better Homes & Gardens / Russell KilgoreMaking pasta may seem intimidating, but once the basics are mastered, it’s really quite easy, especially when using a pasta maker. A traditional pasta maker is essentially two small rolling pins that roll the pasta dough out to a particular thickness. Using a pasta maker allows you to control the dough every step of the way and ensure their dough is the best quality throughout the entire process.