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The Best Coffee Beans for Your Breville Espresso Machine
A good espresso machine certainly plays an important role in making great espresso, but the coffee will be only as good as the beans you put into it. Now don't get me wrong, there is much more to making a perfect espresso than just having the best beans and the right...
How to Stop Your Samsung Microwave from Beeping
Is your microwave's beeping about to drive you insane? You've tried pressing all of the buttons, but nothing seems to get rid of the annoying sound. The good news is, there is a chance you may be able to stop your Samsung microwave oven from making that noise! Read on...
Can You Keep Brita Out of Fridge? | Best Hygiene Tips
If you are wondering whether you can keep Brita out of the fridge, look no further. In this post, you will find out whether you can leave the pitcher on the counter or you need to keep it in the fridge at all times. You will also find examples of seemingly safe...
RECENT POSTS
Best Sandwich Maker Without Teflon 2023 | Non-toxic Alternatives
Most sandwich makers on the market have a "non-stick coating". In many cases, the non-stick coating is just another name for PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) coating, commonly known as Teflon. Below you will find what to look for if you want a Teflon-free sandwich maker...
Breville Knock Box vs. Knock Box Mini: Which Should You Get?
The Breville Knock Box (BCB100) and the Breville Knock Box Mini (BES001XL or BES100GBUK) are some of the best knock boxes on the market. They are made with high-quality materials and are super simple to use. In this short review, we will compare these two models to...
How to Fix a Sour or Bitter Espresso: Tips for Breville Barista Owners
If you own one of the Breville Barista coffee machines and have been struggling with sour or bitter espresso, don't worry - you're not alone. These problems are common, but most of the time, they're easy to fix. In this blog post, we will look at different reasons why...
How Much Does an Empty SodaStream CO2 Cylinder Weigh and Other Related Questions
There is a lot of confusion surrounding the SodaStream CO2 cylinder weight. People want to know how much does a full cylinder weigh? How to tell if the CO2 tank is empty and how much CO2 is left in the tank? In this blog post, we will answer all these questions and...
KITCHEN
How to Use Nesco VS-12 Vacuum Sealer: A Complete Guide
The Nesco Deluxe Food VS-12 Vacuum Sealer (aka Maxxo VM profi in Europe and Pro-Line VS-C1 in Australia) is a popular...
How Do You Stop Your Whetstone From Slipping?
If you're looking to keep your whetstone in place while sharpening your knives, you'll want to read on! In this blog post,...
Transfer a Pizza to Stone Without a Peel with This Simple Trick
Are you having a hard time getting your uncooked pizza dough onto the pizza stone without making a mess? In this post, you...
Is it bad to drink hot water from the tap?
It is a widely spread custom that cold tap water is used for drinking and food preparation and hot tap water for the dishes...
COFFEE
Breville Razor Trimming Tool Explained & Tested
The Breville Barista coffee machines come with many different accessories. One of the more mysterious ones is the Razor...
Breville Barista Pro Longterm In-Depth Review (2023)
The Breville Barista Pro (BES878), aka Sage Barista Pro, has been on the market for a few years now, and it is still one of...
How to Clean Breville Barista Pro | Complete Guide
In this article, you will learn how to clean the Breville Barista Pro espresso machine. We have prepared a complete list of...
How to Flush the Breville Barista Pro
Proper cleaning of the Breville Barista Pro is essential to maintain the performance of the machine. The Barista Pro is...
CLEANING
How Long Does It Take to Dry Shoes? Tips for fast drying
Are you wondering how long it will take to dry your shoes or which drying method is the best? We have tested five different...
How to Clean Jean Stains off Suede Handbag
Suede handbags are great, but their appeal can quickly disappear after one unfortunate "encounter" with dark jeans. You...
Get Motor Oil or Bike Grease off Your Hands in Seconds
Dealing with motor oil or bike grease on your hands, fingers, or nails is inevitable when doing mechanical repairs....
Can I Put Shoes in the Dryer?
Drying clothes in the dryer became a new norm. But what about footwear? Can you put shoes in the dryer? Can You Put Shoes...
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