You take a capillary glass tube with a bore of -0.5 millimeters or smaller, a propane torch, a file and a pair of goggles. Then, you build your own thermometer. While temperatures outside were hanging ...

Out of the many essential kitchen tools that any home cook should have in their cabinets and drawers, a meat thermometer is certainly a must. Small to store and often relatively affordable to buy ...

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I tested six popular thermometers and compared their ease of use, reading speed and design, and found two models I’d recommend to anyone for at-home use.

So, you’re using a meat thermometer to temp your chicken as you cook. Good for you! But simply using the meat thermometer to be sure food reaches a safe temperature won’t prevent your family from ...