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What Is Distilled Water? Useful Benefits To Know

Staying hydrated is absolutely essential to the functioning of our bodies. However, you need to ensure that the water you drink isn’t contaminated. While tap water here in the United States is purified to be safe to drink, some prefer to drink distilled water for personal or health reasons. Distilled water is also used for a number of purposes, from medical to in the kitchen and more.

Here is what you need to know about distilled water and how you can benefit from it. 

What Is Distilled Water?

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Distilled water is steam from boiled water that has been cooled and condensed back into a liquid. This process removes most of the contaminants and minerals from it. It’s not much different from tap water or purified water, but the differences it has makes it more suitable for purposes where you want to avoid mineral buildup or certain contaminants. 

What Is Distilled Water Used For?

Just like any other type of water, distilled water has many uses. Specifically, it’s most often used in cases where mineral buildup would lead to damage or where the presence of minerals and contaminants would be less than ideal. As such, it’s best for medical and laboratory purposes, among others. 

  • Medical. Distilled water is used to help sterilize equipment, as it doesn’t leave a residue. It’s also used for CPAP machines, since it prevents bacteria growth. 
  • Laboratories. This type of water is also ideal for cleaning equipment in labs, as well as for running tests. 
  • Cosmetics. Cosmetics need to be safe to put on your skin, without pollutants, microbes, or toxins.
  • Aquariums. Since distilled water is neutral, it’s easy to adjust it to the needs of marine life.
  • Food industry. As distilled water doesn’t have the faint flavor other types of water do, it won’t affect the taste of canned foods.
  • Engines. It’s used for automotive cooling systems and lead-acid batteries.
  • Home appliances. Since there are no minerals, there’s no need to worry about mineral buildup on your appliances.

Is Distilled Water Safe To Drink?

You can also safely drink distilled water. Depending on your health conditions, it may even be preferable to you. For instance, if you are immunocompromised, you may be medically advised to drink distilled water, as it does not have a virus known as crypto in it. If you are trying to avoid sodium, it can also be preferable to you, although, tap water still has very low levels of sodium, so it is safe to drink. 

What Are The Side Effects Of Drinking Distilled Water?

While you can indeed safely drink distilled water, many people do not enjoy it. It has a flat, laboratory-like taste. While great for cooking and cleaning, you may prefer the taste of purified water or tap water.

Distilled water is just that – water. It can hydrate you. There are concerns about the fact that essential minerals have been removed from distilled water. However, most people get the minerals that they need from their diet. If you are concerned about getting enough minerals, it’s best to consult with your doctor.

If you are considering drinking distilled water, you want to first ensure that you are getting enough minerals in your diet. Water that is not distilled has minerals like calcium and magnesium that your body needs. You also want to ensure that you don’t mind the lack of taste.

How Can Distilled Water Benefit You?

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Distilled water can benefit you in a variety of ways. It can be a drink, just like regular water. You can use it in your canning ventures or while making bottled beverages, without worrying about the flavor being impacted. You can use it to clean, without needing to worry about mineral buildup. 

Distilled water is excellent for cleaning kitchen utensils that have mineral build-up on them. It’s also great for preventing said mineral buildup in your coffee machine or tea kettle. 

Do You Need Distilled Water?

Kitchen Kneads often restocks on distilled water. Whether you want distilled water to drink, to clean with, or for your canning ventures, we’ve got you covered. Contact us today to see if we have distilled water in stock.

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April 7, 2023 by Lexi Rogers Leave a Comment

spring cleaning your kitchen

Spring has sprung! There’s nothing like opening your windows and smelling the freshly blooming flowers or being able to enjoy the outdoors without thick layers. With the start of a new season, it’s the perfect time to freshen up your kitchen. Here are some of our top tips for spring cleaning your kitchen so that it can feel as fresh as the air outdoors. Let’s jump on into it!

#1. Check Your Food For Expired Or Rotting Items

spring cleaning your kitchen

You’ll want to clean your fridge, freezer, and pantry as part of spring cleaning your kitchen anyway. If you’re doing a deep clean of these food storage areas, you’ll already be removing your food to do this, so it’s easy to check expiration dates and whether or not something has gone bad while doing this.

If you don’t have the time to do a deep clean, you can still do this. Plus, it will make it easier to clean your fridge/freezer/pantry when you do have the time if there isn’t expired food or food that has gone bad taking up shelf space.

Once you’ve gotten rid of anything bad or expired, consider whether or not you’ll actually use what you have. If you have things you can’t see yourself using, donate them to a food shelter. For everything else, put the items that will expire sooner at the front of your shelves so that you remember to use them before diving into the newer items.

#2. Declutter Your Kitchen

Most articles about spring cleaning your kitchen focus on the actual cleaning process. However, in order to clean your kitchen, you need to have your things tidied in order to be able to do a thorough cleaning anyway. A tidy kitchen is much easier to clean than one with clutter all over it. Thus, before you start spring cleaning your kitchen, declutter it.

If you have anything that you don’t use, you can donate or sell it. If you have anything that doesn’t work, you can see whether or not it can be repaired. If not, you can get rid of it. You may consider putting any small appliances that you don’t often use in a cabinet so that they aren’t taking up countertop space, like your toaster or panini press or what have you. 

It can be easy to place items that belong elsewhere down in your kitchen and forget about them. While you’re spring cleaning your kitchen, keep a bin nearby for anything that should go somewhere else. 

This is also a good time to organize your kitchen and ensure everything is in its appropriate place. If you have the time to clean, you can take things out and then organize them after you’ve cleaned. However, if you don’t have the time for cleaning, simply organizing can make a world of difference.

spring cleaning your kitchen

#3. Clean All Surfaces From Top To Bottom

We say top to bottom when spring cleaning your kitchen because if you were to clean your floors first and then the tops of your cabinets, the dust and debris from the tops of your cabinets could fall onto your freshly cleaned floor and make you need to clean it all over again. Don’t make more work for yourself! 

You can start with the tops of your cabinets and then work your way downwards through cabinet shelves, countertops, and then finally your floors. Remove items from surfaces before you clean them, and then you can clean off the items before you put them back. If you have any surfaces that need a special type of cleaner, like marble countertops, ensure that you clean them appropriately. 

Don’t forget about places like your backsplash and walls. Vacuum, wipe down, and polish as needed. You may need a small brush, like an old toothbrush, to really get into small, tough-to-clean places, like the garbage disposal splash guard.

#4. Clean Your Appliances

When spring cleaning your kitchen, don’t forget about your appliances! This includes your refrigerator coils and the drawer at the bottom of your oven. If you have a self-cleaning oven, you can run it. 

You may need to unplug your appliances before you attempt to clean them for safety purposes, as with your toaster. For other appliances, you may need to run some water and vinegar or lemon juice through them to loosen up stuck-on grease and freshen them up, like your coffee maker or microwave.

spring cleaning your kitchen

Follow guidelines for each appliance. The manuals that come with your appliances will tell you how to maintain them, so you can refer back to them if needed. 

These are but 4 steps to follow when spring cleaning your kitchen. Kitchen Kneads is here to help you with your kitchen needs. Contact us today to learn about the products and cooking classes we have available so that you can make the most of your kitchen once it’s nice and clean!

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March 16, 2023 by Lexi Rogers Leave a Comment

authentic irish dish
authentic irish dish

Authentic Irish dishes have much more to them than green dye or Irish cream, especially for St. Patrick’s Day, which is a national holiday in Ireland. If you’re looking for some authentic Irish dishes to try this St. Paddy’s day, look no further! We’ve got you covered.

Here is some interesting history about Irish food along with some authentic Irish dishes you can actually find on the Emerald Isle. Slainte! 

A Bit Of History About Irish Food

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Irish food has evolved alongside centuries of sociopolitical change. This is why many foods that are associated with Ireland, like corned beef, aren’t actually Irish in origin. Traditionally, Irish food tends toward the simple and heartwarmingly rustic. This is because Irish cuisine was based around what people could raise themselves. Ireland was also prone to periodic famines, which affected what people ate.

For instance, did you know that corned beef isn’t actually Irish? The term “corned beef” was actually coined by the British – and due to British colonization of Ireland, it’s no wonder that while the Irish do eat corned beef occasionally, it’s not as popular as Americans would assume. The association between corned beef and the Irish actually comes from Irish Americans. 

Boiled bacon and other pork products have historically been the most eaten meats in Ireland. Cows were a sacred animal and a sign of wealth. As such, they were rarely eaten in the early days, but rather used for dairy products. Thus, most Irish people didn’t even eat beef until the British came. 

However, in America, pork was expensive, so Irish Americans turned to beef brisket, which was the cheapest meat. This combined with cabbage, which was one of the cheapest vegetables, gave Irish Americans a sense of home away from home. 

Such has been the case with many foods people commonly consider to be Irish. 

Delicious Authentic Irish Dishes To Try

Want to try your hand at some authentic Irish dishes for St. Patrick’s Day? We’ve got you covered with some fantastic ideas. From the well-known delights to ones you may not have heard of before, you’re sure to impress your guests.

authentic irish dish

#1. Boxty

Many cultures have their own versions of potato pancakes and Ireland is no different. Traditionally made with leftover mashed potatoes and grated raw potato, boxty is a delicious cross between a hash brown and a pancake. They also have flour and eggs to hold the pancakes together, as well as seasonings, like scallions. These make great snacks or sides.

#2. Soda Bread

When most Americans think of Irish soda bread, they think of something similar to barmbrack (listed below!) For an authentic Irish dish, soda bread was made on a griddle as a flatbread. It doesn’t have yeast, but uses baking soda (aka bread soda) as a leavening agent. Soda bread is typically round and cut into pie-like slices. You can adjust the recipe to include olive oil or sweeteners, if you like. 

#3. Colcannon

Colcannon comes from the Gaelic “cal ceannann”, for white-headed cabbage. This authentic Irish dish is basically potatoes that have been mashed with either cabbage or kale. After mashing, mix with butter or cream, as well as onions. As with any recipe, you can adjust as you like, like adding in some garlic.

#4. Carrageen Moss Pudding

Carrageen moss also goes by Irish moss. This is a type of seaweed that is gathered off the west and south coasts of Ireland. Contrary to what you may think, carrageen moss doesn’t taste like it came from the sea, but has a lovely gentle flavor. Carrageen moss pudding is served chilled with cream, soft brown sugar, and fruit compote, like poached rhubarb. You can also make an Irish coffee sauce and chocolate carrageen.

#5. Dingle Pie

Hailing from the Dingle Peninsula, Dingle pie is a savory lamb dish. Often made as hand pies, this has lamb and root vegetables with a hot water crust. If you truly want to go the route of the authentic Irish dish, use mutton fat instead of butter. You could also make this in a pan, and adjust the recipe to make it gluten-free.

#6. Dublin Coddle

There isn’t a singular recipe to follow for this authentic Irish dish, as coddles usually consisted of leftovers. Catholics weren’t allowed to eat meat on Fridays, so they would make coddles on Thursdays in order to use up the meat in the home. Make with sausage, potatoes, onions, and whatever else you like for a heart-warming stew.

authentic irish dish

#7. Barmbrack

You know how we mentioned that most people think of barmbrack when they hear “Irish soda bread”? When soda bread is made with fruits, it actually called a tea cake, like barmbrack. It is sweeter, but not as sweet as a cake. While typically made around Samhain or New Year’s Eve, you can make this authentic Irish dish for St. Patrick’s Day too. 

#8. Irish Apple Cake

This is another dish where recipes vary. Families throughout Ireland had their own versions of apple cakes that they would make during apple harvest season. It’s traditionally served with custard sauce, but you can use ice cream or nothing at all, if you like!

Do You Need Kitchen Supplies To Make Authentic Irish Dishes?

Kitchen Kneads has got you covered! We sell a wide variety of ingredients, appliances, and more to assist you in your baking and cooking ventures. We also offer cooking classes. Contact us today with any questions you may have about our products.

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March 2, 2023 by Lexi Rogers Leave a Comment

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