It’s Thanksgiving. Or Christmas. Or any large family or social gathering that is built around a meal. The holidays and big events are a time for home cooks to shine, but they’re also times when success can depend on careful planning and organization. The effort you put into planning and organizing can be the difference … Continue reading "A professional chef’s advice on organized holiday cooking"
Are you searching for that Halloween costume that will have everybody talking, win a prize in the office costume contest, or just have everyone fawning over your ingenuity? You have come to the right place. We’ve gathered some of the best appliance-themed Halloween costumes from the Web to get your creative juices flowing. So grab … Continue reading "Need Halloween costume inspiration? Look to your appliances."
Grilling on Independence Day is a tradition for many. And while the aroma of grilled food wafting through backyards and neighborhoods is a time-honored part of the July 4th experience, cooking outdoors isn’t always an option. The good news is you can still create plenty of culinary fireworks right in your kitchen. We talked with … Continue reading "Bring culture and creativity to the kitchen July 4th (Pt. 2)"
Grilling is often par for the course on Memorial Day weekend. Maybe it’s a rainy day, or you don’t have the outdoor space. Never fear! You can still satisfy your desire for summer classics right in your kitchen. We spoke with chef Gabriel Ross, who teaches culinary fundamentals at the Culinary Institute of America in … Continue reading "No grill? No Problem! How to do Memorial Day cooking in your kitchen (Part 1)"
Holiday shopping. Visiting relatives. Social events. The end-of-year work rush. With everything else going on during the weeks-long holiday sprint, you don’t need to add “return a gift” to your to-do list. While most customers find what they’re looking for, returns are an inevitable part of holiday shopping. When they happen, there’s usually a reason. … Continue reading "How to avoid appliance returns this holiday season"
Combine the right appliances with some culinary knowledge, and you have the tools to take your meals from ordinary to memorable. And now that we’re into the biggest cooking season of the year, it’s time to step up your kitchen game. AHAM is here to help. We interviewed two seasoned professional chefs about how appliances … Continue reading "Kitchen Appliance Secrets: Pro chefs share top year-round and holiday tips"
AHAM is celebrating National Coffee Day with a look at how people are preparing their beloved morning cup. Even with the nearly ubiquitous sight of early-AM lines stretching out the doors of the one (or more) coffee shops that seem to dot nearly every city block, plenty of consumers are still opting for the more … Continue reading "Happy National Coffee Day! Here’s what’s brewing in home coffeemakers"
Mother’s Day is the biggest day of the year for portable appliance sales, and with good reason. Millions of people are looking to show their mothers how much they love and appreciate them with a gift that will give your mom a few minutes of escape, provide some comfort and relaxation, or even take over … Continue reading "Appliance buying tips for Mother’s Day"
The holidays are fast approaching and many of us will be cooking dinner for family and friends. With all of the stress that comes with preparing large meals, even the most experienced cook can become distracted and within a blink of an eye a fire can spark. That’s what happened recently in Indianapolis when a … Continue reading "Holiday Cooking Safety Tips"
Thanksgiving dinner is the most anticipated meal of the year for Americans and an ideal opportunity for cooks to show off their culinary expertise. However, Thanksgiving is also considered the peak day for preventable cooking fires, where they are three times more likely to occur than any other day of the year. Safety Tips for … Continue reading "Thanksgiving Tips for Cooks of All Levels to Keep your Holidays Joyous and Safe"
