Glossary
Alternative Energy
Definition of alternative energy; alternative energy use and common types
Anodized
Definition of anodized and why anodized aluminum is used in cookware.
Bagless Vacuum - Definition
Bagless Vacuum - Definition and why this is a common type of vacuum
Baking Stone or Pizza Stone - find out what they are used for
Baking Stone or Pizza Stone - find out what they are used for
Blender Jar or Jug - Definition
Stick, Hand or Immersion Blender - Definition
Definition of a stick, hand or immersion blender and common uses
Blenders - Deciding Between a Dispensing and a Non-dispensing Counter Blender
Dispensing vs non-dispensing Counter Blender; blender buying tips, deciding between a dispensing blender and one that does not have a dispensing feature.
Blender - Definition and Use of a Kitchen Blender
Blender - definition of a kitchen blender
CADR - Clean Air Delivery Rate
What a Clean Air Delivery Rate is, who certifies the product and what it means.
Bread Maker - Definition & Use
Bread Maker - What a bread machine is and common uses
Bisphenol A BPA
Bisphenol A also known simply as BPA - what it is and why there are concerns about it in plastics. BPA concerns have prompted a shift to safe drinking bottles
Water Filtration
Water Filtration
Carpet Cleaner, Carpet Steam Cleaner
What a carpet cleaner is and common uses
Carbon Filter (Active) used for Water Filtration
Active Carbon filter for water, why use a carbon filter for water, what is a carbon filter or carbon filtration
What are Carbon Zero or Carbon Neutral Products?
Are carbon zero and carbon neutral products the same as green products? Learn what carbon zero and carbon neutral products are and what gives them that name
What is Convection Cooking?
Learn about convection cooking and why some love this modern type of cooking/baking technology
Granton Edge - Definition of a Knife's Granton Edge
What the term Granton means and why a Granton edge is a popular knife feature.
CEE Tier Rating - What it Means About an Appliance
Learn the CEE Energy Efficiency Rating and what it means for an appliance
Crock-Pot - See Slow Cooker
Definition and use of a slow cooker; about the Crock-Pot brand
What is Freezer Burn?
Freezer burn - What it is and how it occurs; what causes freezer burn on freezer foods; is freezer burnt food safe to eat?
Dehumidifier
What a dehumidifier is and common uses for one; dehumidifier - definition and use
Encapsulated
The definition of encapsulated and how it is used in relation to cookware.
Freezer
Definition and use of this home kitchen appliance
Green Products - What are Green Products?
What are Green Products? What makes a product green to the consumer.
Humidifier - Evaporative
The benefits and process of an evaporative humidifier
HEPA®
The definition of HEPA filtration and common uses today to remove airborne particles from the air we breathe.
Iron - Clothes Iron
Iron - What a clothing iron is and what it is used for.
Induction Cooking - Definition
Find out why so many cooks love induction cooking
Earth Day
Earth Day, what it is and how you can participate; be challenged on Earth Day to help your environment
Knife Bevel
Learn what a knife bevel is and its purpose
Kettle - Definition and Use
Kettle - Definition, types and use in terms of a kitchen kettle
Knife Steel
Definition of a knife steel and why it's an essential knife accessory
Manual Defrost Freezer - Definition
Manual Defrost Freezer - Definition; what a manual defrost freezer is and how it differs from a self-defrost model
Potable Water - Definition
Potable Water - definition of potable water and when water is deemed not to be potable or safe drinking water
Mixer - Electric Hand Mixer
Definition of a hand mixer; electric hand mixer and common uses
Pink Ribbon - Definition of Term & What Pink Ribbon Products Are
Definition of a pink ribbon product and the benefits of buying a pink ribbon item.
Microwave Oven - Definition and Use
Microwave Oven - definition and use
Pressure Cooker
Definition of a pressure cooker
Reverse Osmosis - Definition and Use
Reverse Osmosis - definition and use
UV - Ultraviolet Light Technology
What UV is and why it's important in water filtration systems; definition of UV ultraviolet light when used in water filtration.
Rice Cooker
Definition and use of a rice cooker
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Material Safety Data Sheets - why they matter and what you need to know
Santoku - Definition of Santoku
The definition of Santoku and what it means as a cutlery knife.
Ironing Board
Ironing Board - Definition and best use of an ironing board
Self-Defrost Freezer - Definition
Self-defrost freezer - definition and explanation of how a self-defrost freezer operates
Slow cooker
Slow cooker - definition and use of a slow cooker, Crock-Pot
Zone Heaters - Definition and Uses of Zone Heaters
Zone heaters - What they are and when zone heaters are likely to be used.
Water Distiller
Water Distiller - definition and common use of a water distiller; distilled water
Water Purifier - Definition and Use
Water purifier - definition and use
Time of Use Electricity Rates (TOU)
Time of use electricity rates are usually tied into smart meter programs. Learn about time of use (TOU) hydro rates; time of use electricity rates - what they are
Trivection Cooking - Definition
Learn how three methods of heating technology are used in some ovens
Sprouter, Seed Sprouter - Definition & Use
Seed Sprouter - What is a sprouter?; Definition of seed sprouter and what it is used for
Water Boiler and Dispenser - What it is and Common Uses
Water boiler and dispenser - definition and use
UL - Underwriters Laboratories
What the UL mark means and what Underwriters Laboratories does; learn about product safety and buying certified products and appliances
Steam Cleaner
Definition and use of a household steam cleaner
Wind Energy
Definition of wind energy and common application; about wind energy
Nano-Silver - Definition and Use
Definition of nano-silver technology and use in appliances.
Smart Meter - Definition and Use
What a smart meter is and why they are in use; understanding smart electricity meters
Sweeper, Floor or Carpet Cleaning Tool
Sweeper, Floor or Carpet Cleaning Tool; What's a sweeper? Definition of a household sweeper
Microfiber - Lack or Luster?
Microfiber, microfibre - Is it really the miracle cloth some tout it to be? Microfiber - definition and common uses. Does a microfiber cloth work well for dusting?
Roaster, Roasting Pan - Definition and Use
Roaster, Roasting Pan - Definition and Use; what a roaster is and most often used for; definition of a turkey roasting pan, turkey pan or turkey roaster
Lasagna Pan - Definition and Use
Lasagna Pan; what's a lasagna pan?; lasagna pan definition and use
Waffle Maker - Definition and Use
What a waffle maker is and what you can do with one
Water Cooler
Definition and use of a water cooler
Water Dispenser
Definition and use of a water dispenser
Waterbath Canner
Learn what a waterbath canner is and how it is used.
Tang - As in Knife Tang
The definition and purpose of a cutlery knife tang.