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Energy Savings and Efficiency While You Cook

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:20:46 +0000

When it comes to remodeling a kitchen, one main area of focus should be the oven. The kitchen is most likely an important room in your home, so having the right oven can mean great meals, better energy efficiency and even a better resale value. This can be achieved through the installation of a new convection oven.

The Mechanics of Oven Cooking

A traditional oven will often not heat evenly and certainly not efficiently. Convection cooking utilizes hot air to cook. Numerous internal fans circulate hot air throughout the stove. The fans are able to keep all areas in the oven at the exact same temperature. In a traditional oven, if something is too close to the heating coils, the bottom or top of the food is sure to be scorched.

The Many Benefits of Convection Cooking

The initial cost is mare than a standard model, but there are certainly a lot of benefits. The food will be cooked quicker and in a much more uniform manner. Energy is saved because of the shorter cooking times. Also, multiple dishes can be cooked at the same time easily.

Convection ovens are wonderful at providing a great meal in a fraction of the time. When remodeling a kitchen, you should certainly consider this type of unit.

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Experience the Benefits of a Convection Oven

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:33:58 +0000

If you’re thinking of remodeling your kitchen, the oven is probably one of the items you’re most likely to replace. When deciding which oven will suit your needs and budget, consider a convection oven. Here are some of the reasons convection ovens are ideal for every kitchen.

Hot Air

By moving hot air past the food, convection ovens can cook food faster, even at lower temperatures. By combining the speed of cooking like a microwave with the browning effect of a traditional oven, convection ovens truly offer the best of both worlds.

Even Heating

Thanks to the even circulation of a convection oven, every rack in your oven will have the same heat. That means every rack is perfect for cooking–no need to move them around, which can be hot and dangerous. Imagine perfectly baked cookies from all three racks in your oven at once!

Convection ovens offer a shorter cooking time, lower energy usage, even cooking, and less moisture evaporation. Adding one to your kitchen remodel would be a wise investment, making the overall value of your kitchen rise.

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Gas Stoves – Still Preferred by Many

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:06:56 +0000

Gas stoves are one of few inventions that have been around since the 19th century and still have a large following of fans. A gas stove can give a home character, as well as possessing practical advantages.

Some Advantages of a Gas Stove

Despite popular belief, gas stoves still do have a cutting edge as a practical and reliable heat source. The best advantage is the fact that they can work independently from any electrical power. If the power goes out in the home, a gas stove can still cover the cooking needs. Another advantage is that the heating time is quicker due to the even distribution of heat when turned on. Many great chefs rely heavily on gas stoves to meet their cooking needs.

Precautions to Owning a Gas Stove

As with all kitchen appliances, there are safety precautions everyone should consider. With the open flame of a gas stove, it is important to make sure items made of flammable materials are never placed too close to the stove. Some of these include curtains, oven mitts, pot holders, paper, and plastic.

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Deciding On Your Perfect Stove

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:21:50 +0000

So here you are after months of preparation and planning have gone into getting just the right look in your new kitchen. As you shop and decide on major kitchen appliances, one big decision to make is to choose a gas or electric range.

The Difference In An Electric Stove And A Gas Stove

Many people have grown up on gas ranges. Admittedly, there are some cooking technique differences and adjustments to be made when moving to an electric range. One major difference is in the way you handle cooking times and temperatures. For example, it is often necessary to remove a pot from a heating element rather than just using the control handle to cool the temperature.

Why Choose An Electric Stove Over A Gas Stove

Electric stoves offer a clean and efficient heating source for your new kitchen. Of course, if your home is all electric then there is one less monthly bill to be concerned with as well. The wide variety of electric ranges available as well make every day clean up easy and customizing your kitchen with the perfect stove for your new decor easy and affordable.

Should You Install A Double Oven

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:16:35 +0000

If you’re remodeling your kitchen, you may be waffling on whether or not to buy and install a double oven. People use double ovens for a wide range of reasons. Use this list of pros and cons to help you decide if a double oven will be of use to you.

Pros of a Double Oven

If you cook large meals, you will have the space you need.
You can cook two items at once without one absorbing the flavor of the other.
If you have someone in your home that uses a wheelchair, the bottom oven may be more accessible.
If you bake frequently, or in large amounts, your cooking time will be reduced significantly.

Cons of a Double Oven

Double ovens can take up a good amount of space. You’ll need to consider how much room is available in your kitchen.
Resale Value. A double oven can either help or hurt you if you try to sell your home in the future.
Set-up. In some ovens, the larger oven is on the bottom and the smaller on top. This can make it hard for people with back problems to life a heavy casserole or a roasting pan full of a turkey up to the counter.

At the end of the day, you know whether or not you can use a double oven. If you can, and you have the room, go for it! If you love to cook and/or have a large family, it may be the best purchase you make.

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A Retro Kitchen

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:32:58 +0000

Retro is all the rage these days. People are dialing up the past from choosing clothes from another period to incorporating retro styles in interior design. The kitchen is a perfect place to achieve that retro look and feel.

The Look of Yesteryear, The Functionality of Today

Retro tends to reflect past years beginning around 1950. There are many kitchen appliances and accessories made today that have the look of yesteryear but the functionality and technology of today’s world.

Here is a list of a few retro items for today’s kitchen:

Refrigerators
Small appliances like mixers or blenders
Stoves and ranges
Dinette sets or breakfast tables
Flooring

Redesigning your kitchen with a retro style and feel is easily achieved. You no longer have to scour flea markets to find to find older kitchen items that may or may not be in working order. Check out all of today’s retro kitchen items to evoke a sense of yesteryear.

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Double Up in the Kitchen with a Double Oven

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:00:36 +0000

Double your cooking pleasure and convenience in the kitchen with the installation of a double oven. Double ovens make it easier to cook several different items at the same time.

Cooking at Different Temperatures

Timing when to put items in can be difficult when you only have one oven. Dishes cook at different temperatures for different lengths of time. Double ovens allow you to set two different temperatures while doubling your capacity of available rack space.

The built-in style of double ovens creates a sleek design in your kitchen. You have the choice of different finishes to blend beautifully with the rest of your kitchen. Double up in your kitchen and have more cooking capabilities with the installation of a double oven.

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Induction Cooktops

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:22:18 +0000

How often have you become frustrated over your food not cooking evenly in the sauté pan or the water taking forever to come to a boil? Many times, we think it is our cookware which is the issue. While that certainly may be so, it is just as likely it is our cooktop or stove.

Replacing your existing cooktop with a new induction cooktop during a kitchen remodeling project can make cooking much more enjoyable for you. Induction cooktops utilize molecular movement which actually heats the cooking vessel versus the burner. This allows a better distribution of heat allowing the food to cook more evenly.

Foods retain their moisture and natural ingredients at a higher rate as well. There are even induction cooktops with zone-less tops meaning the entire surface is the cooktop and can accommodate those large or oddly shaped skillets and pans. The latest technology and greatest cooking method can be yours with a new induction cooktop.

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Choosing The Stove That Suits Your Cooking Style

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:29:45 +0000

Another appliance many homeowners want to replace as part of kitchen remodeling is the stove. There are so many options when you start shopping for a new stove. You can spend a fortune on a stove that any professional cook would love, or you find a great looking, serviceable stove that will fit your personal cooking needs.

Depending on the time you spend in the kitchen, a less-expensive option might give you all the service you need. If you spend a lot of time cooking and you’ve always wanted a gas stove rather than electric, take the opportunity to have what you really want.

Among your options for a new stove for your kitchen are these:
    You may be surprised to know that you can have the best of both worlds with a combination of the gas and electric – you can opt for an electric oven with a gas range top.
    You can choose a wall oven which provides a separate work station from the cook top and allows more flexibility in your kitchen work area.
    What about a double wall oven, for twice the baking capacity?

What you see on the cooking network may be great for professional cooks, but it isn’t necessary to go to such great lengths to have a stove you will enjoy. It’s best to choose appliances that will work well for your lifestyle and cooking habits.

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Kitchen Organization Tips For Your Stove Area

Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:25:47 +0000

A well-organized kitchen helps you enjoy the time spent preparing meals a lot more. The area around your stove is just one part of your kitchen that can be more efficient with good organization, but since it is essential to most of the activity in the kitchen, it’s a great place to begin.

Nothing is more frustrating when you’re in the kitchen than having to search for the proper utensils, especially since you normally have several things going at once. Having a convenient location for everything you need while cooking simplifies the task.

Be sure to place the kitchen tools you use most – spatulas, whisks, wooden spoons, etc – in a drawer or container near your stove. You can find great options for containers that hold your utensils on the counter if drawer space is minimal. Place mixers, choppers and other gadgets in a cabinet above or near your stove for easy access.

Taking stock of what you need and getting rid of utensils, tools, and gadgets that you rarely use can also free up a lot of space to neatly organize the things you use most often.

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