Winter 2008 Gift Guide

There’s never been a better time to give.

With the growing number of articles telling us that teflon isn’t safe, I’ve been thinking about throwing out my non-stick pan. I know...cast iron is the best replacement...but I’ve also heard that “ceramic...

All-in-one dishware.

Furnish your kid’s play kitchen in style.

Competitive eating may get a lot of media attention these days, but sword-swallowing has become the first esophagus-busting sport to attract scholarly study.

Anyone have experience with Gastrolux pans and cookware? Just wondering about actual use, durability and the non-toxic non-stick claim. I’m not going out to buy one or a set anytime soon (given the price) but the non-toxic...

I love a mixture of dish soap and baking soda. I keep the baking soda in a restaurant-style sugar shaker next to my sink. Works on calphalon, all clad, the sink and for tea stains on mugs and coffee cups...and it’s...

We’re having the kitchen redone and we’re into about the third week of Chinese food and pizza. Can’t afford good restaurants for the whole family seven nights a week indefinitely. So, if anyone knows of a...

Thanks on the Mr.Clean eraser tip. Re: cleaning the oven...a can of old fashion oven cleaner would do the job. You can get it at any supermarket. Try the "non-toxic" stuff. Basically you spray the stuff on the surface and come...

shaklee has a line of non-toxic cleansers, as does whole foods.

I’m a little confused by the question. If you are looking for trees that have leaves that would be of culinary value rather than merely “edible” or non-toxic, I would recommend finding a supplier that can sell...

Adrienne’s is a good thought. Depending on how varied the palettes are in you group, you may do well to walk towards the seaport. There are bigger, chain-like restaurants in the seaport and on the pier if you just want...

Funny, someone said below that they use Simple Green and occassionally use a stainless steel polish. Simple Green actually makes a stainless steel cleaner & polish, all in one (label says non-toxic, like the green stuff). I buy...

Yeah. The white vinegar process. It’s non-toxic and will dissolve away the mineral deposits that can clog the water heating system, too. Depending how hard or soft your water is, once every few months or so.

it with a hammer. Most clay is nontoxic, and any bacteria living in it ought to be killed by the heat. Nevertheless, it will give you peace of mind to ask for a clay suitable for classroom use, since this must be nontoxic by law....