October, 2019 | Cosmo Appliances

Homemade Halloween Treats

Posted on October 18, 2019October 14, 2020Posted in Family, How-To, RecipesTagged family, halloween, recipes, treatsNo Comments

Halloween is one of the most fun days of the year, and it calls for the good stuff, candy and treats of all kinds. Get creative this time around and stock your own snack supply with homemade goodies. Whip up your own treats in the comfort of your own kitchen instead of the usual store-bought sweets. Party Mix One of the simplest recipes you could imagine, a Halloween-themed party mix basically calls for your favorite snacks tossed together. in a large-sized bowl or individual containers combine anything from candy corns and miniature chocolates, pretzels, popcorn and more. It’s your mix, make it your way. Spooky Cupcakes When it comes to Halloween it’s all about kid friendly treats. Bake your favorite cupcakes and then let the kiddos use icing and toppings for creepy customized creations. This is a very fun Halloween activity for the whole family Scary Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin is the flavor of the season, which makes pumpkin pie a traditional taste this time of year. The best thing about this treat is it calls for a fairly small number of ingredients, making it a simple way to bake a classic favorite. Plus, you can easily give pumpkin pie some Halloween flair using whipped cream for a spooky Jack-o-lantern-like face. Creepy Cookies Whether your family craves chocolate chip or prefers the sweetness of sugar cookies, you can lay out your favorite dough and use seasonal cookie cutters think Frankenstein, witches, ghosts, spiders and more for a frightful bite. Apple Teeth Skip out on bobbing for apples for a fun Halloween themed twist to a healthy snack favorite of apples and peanut butter. To put a spooky spin on this delicious flavor combo add mini marshmallows for fluffy fangs . Photo courtesy of Getty Images

Why Are Range Hoods Necessary?

Posted on October 18, 2019October 14, 2020Posted in Appliances 101, Home, Kitchen, ProductsTagged range hoodNo Comments

So we get this question a lot, and we’ve got the answers here. This is why Range Hoods are necessary. Range hoods are an important appliance in the kitchen despite being often overlooked. They are designed to remove odors, heat, and smoke that can occur while cooking. Luckily range hoods function to improve air quality by eliminating the products of combustion, odors, and moisture from the air. Few people realize, a range hood is the only appliance in your kitchen that’s truly functions to protect the home. Clear the Air Likely the most important job of the range hood is to improve the air quality of your kitchen by removing odors, smoke, grease and other pollutants that are released into the air while cooking. The right Range hood will quickly neutralize odors, and away toxins. According to the National Institutes of Health, exposure to cooking-related contaminants is associated with a significant increase in pulmonary effects and symptoms of respiratory diseases. Kitchen appliances produce carbon monoxide which can build up and become harmful for you and your family. Fortunately, using a range hood will protect your family and home. Keep Your Kitchen Cool A great benefit of range hoods is that they can provide a pleasant cooking environment by removing excess heat caused by cooking. Let your range hood draw all that hot, stuffy air out of the room for you. Whether the heat is coming from steam or radiating off the cooktop itself, your kitchen stays more comfortable and cooler. Easy Clean-up Grease and excess moisture from cooking can buildup on the walls and kitchen surfaces around your cooktop and it can be difficult to clean. A range hood will help prevent the buildup making it easy to keep your kitchen clean. Proper ventilation also helps to prevent the growth of bacteria and mold, a definite plus for anyone with allergies or asthma. With these benefits you can cut your cleaning time in half. Enhanced Kitchen Lighting In the world of cooking, it’s important for cooks to see the food their preparing for best results. An overhead range hood offers additional lighting to ensure cooks can see well. The extra lighting also makes clean-up easier and ensures the removal of all that hard to see grease and grime. A Stylish Upgrade Range hoods are not only practical they are a stylish addition to your kitchen. An updated kitchen will increase your property value if you’re selling your home. Newer appliances ensure home buyers find your property more appealing. Range hoods come in a variety of style options, and the more efficient and higher quality a range hood is, the more value it can provide. Shop around to find the perfect fit for your budget, kitchen space, and personal style to complete your dream kitchen.

Month: October 2019