Heart of the Home

You have your grocery list. Hopefully, you've secured the turkey. What can you do in the meantime to prepare for Thankgiving? As it turns out, there are plenty of tasks to complete ahead of time. 

We love these Make-Ahead Tips from Kitchn which detail food items that can be prepped ahead of time. 

Monday is a popular day to begin thawing depending on the total weight of the turkey. Various sources state it takes about 24 hours to thaw a turkey in the fridge for every 4 to 5 pounds. Butterball has a great guide on how to thaw your turkey here.

On Tuesday, cranberry sauce and green beans can also be prepped, refer to the Kitchn article above for tips. Wednesday is an excellent day to bake your desserts, chop any vegetables and prepare centerpieces.

We'll be sharing quick dinners on facebook through Wednesday night to help you keep the stress to a minimum!

Grease. Grime. Gunk. Burnt bits. Caked on filth. Blackened crud. There are many different ways to describe the filth that cooking can leave behind in your drip bowls and only two ways to remedy the situation.

If your dirt is light, you can clean your drip bowls and pans by wiping with a damp cloth. Chances are the dirt and grime more than you can wipe away, which is a sign it's time to change your drip bowls (or pans) out. Did you know that you can save up to $30 annually on your electric bill by changing out drip bowls and pans annually?

There's still time to save a little face and present a clean cooktop to your holiday guests if you order in the next few days

 Free ground shipping offered for any order over $39.00! 

 MAKE YOUR KITCHEN FRESH!

Have you rolled up your sleeves? Because we're about to get down and dirty with cleaning. Fall is the perfect time of year to deep clean your kitchen before your holiday guests arrive!

Save yourself last-minute stress by deep cleaning now, so you can enjoy your time with loved ones in just a few weeks! Overwhelmed by what to do and where to start? Have no fear, Range Kleen is here. 

• Remove any clutter that doesn't belong in the kitchen. Recycle dated papers. Clean off the countertops. 
• Empty contents of the fridge. Toss any expired foods, leftovers on their last leg and wipe all surfaces down with a non-toxic cleaner. 
• Load and run the dishwasher.
• Clean upper cabinets with a damp cloth and range hood (if applicable) with a damp cloth (always adhere to manufacturers instructions). 
• Wipe down any counter appliances (microwave, coffee maker, etc) from top to bottom. Clean out the microwave.
• Wipe down cooktop, and
• If your oven has a self-cleaning cycle, this would be a great time to start it. If you're cleaning your oven the old fashioned way, stay tuned for an upcoming blog post. Be sure to clean the gap between range and countertop, with the Reach and Sweep Brush. This brush is also great for cleaning under the stove, refrigerator coils, and tight crevices.
• You may want to add a Kleen Seam to bridge the gap between range and countertop for a seamless look in your kitchen.
• Then wipe down lower cabinets and baseboards (adhering to manufacturers instructions). 
  

With Halloween just days away, the holidays will be here before you know it. Pretty soon you'll be sitting around the table with your loved ones enjoying juicy, roast turkey and grandma's delicious homemade pumpkin pie that no one else can quite replicate. It's probably the magical touch of love she folds into the pie that makes it taste so good. Before we can enjoy the magic and warmth of loved ones gathering and good things to eat, there's prep work, right? 

Now is the perfect time to start prepping your kitchen for all of the cooking and baking on the horizon. A quick and easy way to update your kitchen is to change our your drip bowls (or pans). It's such an easy chore to take care of and can upgrade your range from unsightly to holiday ready in just a few minutes.

To start you'll want to select the correct drip bowls (or pans) for your range. If you visit our website here, you'll be able to select your range on the left-hand side to narrow down the selection, then find your match.

Once you've found your match and have ordered the replacements, check to see that the range is turned off and elements have cooled completely.

We'll use a Hot Point Range with plug-in style elements for this quick tutorial. Remove each element by lifting up slightly toward you, then pull away from the plug-in. You'll be able to quickly pull the elements out. Then remove the drip bowls by lifting them up and out. Wipe away any grease that may have collected below.             

Align drip bowl element hole with element plug in and drop into place. Replace element by plugging back in, and continue until all drip bowls have been replaced. Stay tuned for more tips to whip your kitchen into shape as the holidays approach!

Halloween is just around the corner and at Range Kleen, were creepin' it real with some tasty, spooky delights. From monstrous stuffed peppers to yummy mummy cupcakes, we'll share some tricks of your favorite treats for a haunting good time!

Spook your family with this quick treat. Prepare a breakfast fit for goblins by whipping up a quick batch of pancakes, then use chocolate syrup to draw spook designs! Your loved ones are sure to get a chuckle out of this wicked start to the day.

For a quick kid-friendly lunch toast two pieces of bread, then top toast with some pizza sauce, spread separated string cheese (or mozzarella) to and lay across pizza sauce resembling mummy bandages. Finally, top with olives and then place on a baking sheet (we love using our Broil and Bake Pan ) then broil until cheese is melted.

If you're looking for a devilish delight, add some triangle red pepper and sliced olives to traditional deviled eggs. 

Cut Jack-O-Lantern faces out of bell peppers before stuffing them for a ghoulish dinner. 

Severed fingers are minutes away from your snack display with this Cooking with Libby's recipe. Try out 

Bring a little mummy madness to the table by piping white icing onto chocolate cupcakes. Add candied eyes (or coated chocolate candies) and voila! A spooky sweet treat. 

For a savory mummy treat, place frozen meatballs on crescent rolls, slice the sides of the crescent roll like fringe to resemble bandages, fold across the meatballs and bake. Bake at 375* for about 15 minutes. 

If you're looking for healthier snacks, consider bringing bananas and clementines to the table. Dress bananas up with chocolate chips eyes and a mouth. Add a small stem of celery to each clementine for a pumpkin look. 

Try spreading peanut butter on apple wedges and sandwich mini marshmallows between two wedges for "teeth". Then add two toothpicks with marshmallow eyes (use a food coloring marker or a dab of chocolate frosting). These will surely be a hit.

We hope you find these tips help make your Halloween a celebration to remember. 

If you haven’t heard, we’re in for a real treat on August 21st, 2017! There will be a total solar eclipse and at Range Kleen we’re pumped! While solar eclipses happen anywhere about two times per year, they frequently occur over ocean locations where few, if any, bear witness. This total solar eclipse will be the first to cross coast-to-coast in 99 years, and the first to pass through any the lower 48 states since February 26, 1979. It will likely be the most viewed solar eclipse in modern history.

How can you stay safe and enjoy the eclipse? Here are our tips:

• Don’t watch the eclipse with naked eyes - the magnification from the sun can permanently damage your retina, possibly causing blindness. Never look directly at the sun! 
• Don’t wear sunglasses to view the eclipse. Sunglasses offer protection which is suitable for normal sun exposure, but they are powerless to the magnification of the sun during the eclipse.
• Don’t use your camera to capture or view the eclipse. Most lenses are not equipped to handle the magnification. If you do wish to photograph the eclipse, contact the manufacturer of your camera for lens recommendations. Nikon has some great tips on proper lenses.
• Do purchase regulated solar eclipse glasses made of Mylar film to watch. Many establishments such as local major retailers, outdoor retailers, grocery stores, libraries, and city halls are selling glasses. We recommend calling to inquire about availability before going to the store.
• Do plan ahead. Millions are expected to flock to locations where totality is in view. If you plan on traveling, leave the house allowing plenty of time to arrive at your destination, and to find appropriate parking. Check out NASA’s Interactive Total Solar Eclipse Map to see where you might be able to view.
• Do enjoy this rare astrological occurrence. Can’t find glasses? Looking for a fun project? Make a NASA Pinhole Camera to safely view the eclipse.
• Stuck inside? You can still view from indoors. Click to view a live streaming from NASA.

2017 is off to a great start for Range Kleen.  Today is an even better day as we are launching our NEW, REFRESHED WEBSITE.  

We are always striving to make your experience better when you shop with us.  That is why we decided it was time to update our online store, make it easier to navigate and hopefully give you, even more, information to assist you in your purchase decision.  

Not only do we have a new website, but we are also deep in preparations for the International Home + Housewares Show where we will be introducing new products for 2017. You can see a sneak preview on our website of our new Hammered Gray Enameled Oval Hanging and Expandable Pot Racks in our Storage and On the Go section.  We also are introducing a new Copper Embossed Ivy Burner Kover.  You can find this under our "For the Range" section.  We have many styles that will compliment just about any kitchen!  New Pot Racks and Copper Embossed Ivy Kovers will be in stock in late Spring of 2017.

We welcome your feedback.  Please come back and rate us and tell us how we are doing.  Leave a review so that we can continue to improve our products to make your life more enjoyable.

Range Kleen's products are designed to be the Heart of Your Home offering ways to save money and time, Make Your Kitchen Fresh, Organize your life, as well as offering unique baking and cooking tools to add to your collection.  

Enjoy your way around our new store.  We will be updating it continually with more photos, information, How-To Videos and more so keep coming back to check us out.

Range Kleen has also partnered with Moneta, Made in Italy Since 1875 (Italian Cookware) which you can find at moneta-cookware.com and Berndes, Made in Germany Since 1921 (German Cookware) at berndes-cookware.com.  Supreme design, superb quality gourmet cookware that is available in the USA.  Visit these sister sites for a beautiful assortment of cookware.  You will find something to meet everyone's cooking personality and style.

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