kitchen-safety

Two plain bowls inside a microwave with a separate metal utensil shown outside the bowl area

Microwave Safe Bowls

November 25, 2025June 14, 2026ting

A microwave safe bowl should be labeled for microwave use and free of metal trim, cracks, unsafe lids, and unknown plastics. When in doubt, use a known microwave safe glass or ceramic bowl.

A plain cardboard food container in front of a microwave with a caution mark

Can You Microwave Cardboard?

September 7, 2025June 15, 2026ting

Microwave cardboard only when the package is labeled microwave safe, clean, plain, and free of metal, plastic coatings, waxy liners, and heavy grease.

Perforated parchment liner inside an air fryer basket with food holding it down

Air Fryer Paper

July 16, 2025June 14, 2026ting

Air fryer paper can be useful, but only use liners made for air fryers or heat safe parchment, keep them weighed down with food, and never preheat with loose paper.

A clean jar of strained bacon grease with a strainer and cooked bacon nearby

How Long Is Bacon Grease Good For?

May 31, 2025June 14, 2026ting

Bacon grease keeps best when it is strained, cooled, sealed, and stored cold. Discard it if it smells rancid, looks moldy, has food debris, or was handled unsafely.

Stainless steel skillet with roasted potatoes being placed on an oven rack with an oven mitt nearby

Can Stainless Steel Go in the Oven?

May 19, 2025June 14, 2026ting

Many stainless steel pans are oven safe, but not every handle, lid, coating, or nonstick insert is. Check the manufacturer limit and avoid broiler use unless it is allowed.

Clear glass baking dish with roasted vegetables on an oven rack beside oven mitts

Can You Put Glass in the Oven?

May 17, 2025June 14, 2026ting

Glass can go in the oven only when the manufacturer says it is oven safe. Avoid thermal shock, broilers, stovetops, chipped glass, and cold to hot temperature jumps.