Anything made from wood can be ruined if run through the dishwasher. That includes cooking utensils, spoons, chopsticks, bowls and anything else. Wooden items should always be hand-washed and dried ...

Instant-read thermometers are a kitchen essential, even in non-meat households. Getting to just the right temperature comes in handy when baking bread, cinnamon rolls, or custardy desserts like ...