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Many of you think that making a bundt cake is complicated, or that it requires certain kitchen skills. Well, if you see and follow the advice that Virginia, author of the "Death by Chocolate" recipe that we posted yesterday, has prepared, you will see that, in fact, preparing a delicious bundt cake does not have major complications. We encourage you to read them, as you dare to prepare your first bundt cake for next November 15, International Bundt Cake Day!

Often, when you think about buying a pan, you ask us: What pan do I buy that works for everything and that nothing sticks? And also: "What frying pan can I buy that is non-stick and is not harmful to health?" We'd love to have the perfect pan: affordable, lightweight, durable, versatile, non-stick and all-natural. The problem, to be honest, is that there is no such thing as a perfect pan.

We have been working with Kitchen Craft products for a long time, and some of you may have noticed that lately we have incorporated more references from this brand. The truth is that I have a special affection for this brand -it gives me a feeling that somehow intoxicates me, inspires me, and I think they have a character, an air, that goes a lot with the Claudia&Julia style.

" Just as no self-respecting chef would work with substandard ingredients, we buy only the best of raw materials. And we craft our products with the same care and attention to detail that any budding gourmet would devote to the preparation of an exquisite meal".

Many of us already have a fondue at home. It has become an ideal gift item, and it is very exciting to have it. But it is also true that there are those who have it parked and, honestly, I think it's a real shame! Fondue is a practical culinary utensil -with which you can solve a meal or dinner quickly-, it is fun for diners, it is easy to prepare and clean -important, right?- and also from my experience, it favors the communication and encourages meals, since it is, so to speak, a group activity, a dish to share, which calls for conversation.

The first time Jordi brought me an Opinel knife for me to see, I loved it. A simple, sober design with a good grip and exceptional cutting quality. In hindsight, I discovered that behind the Opinel brand lies a centuries-old tradition (Opinel is the surname of the family that created them and has been manufacturing them), and that there are many particularities that make these knives a unique and highly respected item. For all these reasons, I want to share some of the curiosities about this brand, very interesting I think!, which make me like it even more.

Most of us love the design of the KitchenAid, but many of you actually wonder what it is, what it is for and if it is worth buying this kitchen machine. So let's start from the beginning: the KitchenAid is a kitchen machine that is used to knead, mix and beat .

Frying food is popularly considered an unhealthy option, since we add more oil to food than using other types of cooking. Today we are going to see that not everything is disadvantages and how we can make and enjoy a good fried food.

How do you cook on the grill? Is it better to use a frying pan or a grill for grilling? Is it worth using a grill instead of a frying pan? We tell you.

Kitchen mandolines can be a very practical kitchen utensil, but if you are thinking of buying a mandoline it is important to choose the right one for you. Compact or professional mandolin? French or Japanese cut? What are the differences between mandolins and which one interests you more? Or let's go to the basics: What can you do with a kitchen mandolin? You are going to discover everything about kitchen mandolins!

Those of you who are getting to know us know that we don't have anything in the store that we don't have or would have at home. Well, I assure you that we haven't had any plastic containers at home for a long time! The reasons are several, and in my opinion of weight, and therefore in the store you can only find glass containers. Let me first talk about what I think of these materials.

Do you want to buy a wok to cook but you have not just decided? After reading this post you will have it very clear and you will not be able to cook some recipes without a wok.