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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.

Identify Your Ideal Kitchen Design Style

Posted on August 5, 2019October 14, 2020Posted in Home, KitchenTagged color, decor, design, design trends, inspiration, interior Design, kitchen design, kitchen remodel, kitchen styel, kitchens, remodeling, styleNo Comments

While you may see kitchens in a variety of styles and find them all beautiful in their own way, finding inspiration for your dream kitchen often requires sorting through many different considerations. From transitional to modern and every style in-between, these ideas can help you decide what suits your home while also fitting your personal tastes. Transitional Transitional style is a mix of traditional and modern furnishing. Blending the comfort and warmth of traditional design with the clean profiles and understated colors of the contemporary look. The result is often elegant, sleek spaces that radiate harmony. Taking advantage of this style offers creative freedom when looking to decorate your home with ease. Transitional styling is perfect when you like some characteristics of traditional style but enjoy the simplicity of contemporary. Why We Love This Style? Transitional style encompasses the best of both worlds and fits the style of many homes because of its versatile traits. Modern Modern design emphasizes clean lines and efficiency– with elements of contemporary, modern and industrial influences. Sleek is a collective term to describe modern design. Every element exudes crispness in shape, simplistic décor in generally muted color and fundamentals in materials such as glass, metals, and wood. Open and airy modern kitchens. Colors are explored in soft tones with an accent or two taking center stage. Why We Love This Style? The modern style embraces simplicity, clean lines, technology and the bare minimum required to appropriately handle functional and aesthetic demands. Industrial With its raw, utilitarian appeal, an industrial design style can give modern homes a sophisticated edge. The main feature of industrial styling is the unfinished look that focuses on combining bare and rough surfaces with a clean and flat finish. Industrial style delights in the drama of opposing materials such as wrought iron accents, glass doors, and exposed brick. One of the most obvious traits of an industrial kitchen is open space and high ceilings. Why We Love This Style? Industrial kitchens edgy and elegant and make a huge statement when planned and executed properly. Mediterranean Rustic and warm – but with an edge – the Mediterranean design style blends harmoniously with an exotic feel. Mediterranean styling is characterized by wrought iron, exposed wood beams, multi-colored cabinetry and a mix of metals providing its unique flare. To tie it all together it calls for pleasant, cozy and comfortable earthy shades and natural wood and stone hues. Color palettes may vary from darker shades of brown to whitewashed tones of neutral colors. Common accent colors of teal blues and greens reflect the spectacular colors of the Mediterranean waters. The décor typically features hand-crafted, salvaged or repurposed items made of wood, leather, natural fibers, wicker, and wrought iron. Why We Love This Style? Mediterranean Kitchen style is warm, inviting and a stress free design. Whether your preferences fit perfectly into one category or a combination of several, the goal of creating your dream kitchen is to listen to what style speaks to you.

Quick and Easy Summer Dinner Meal Recipes

Posted on July 23, 2019October 14, 2020Posted in HomeNo Comments

When cooking for the family, don’t sacrifice flavor in order to create a quick meal. Mouthwatering recipes can be at your fingertips with easy, tasty twists on family faves for the dinner table. For a truly fast, family-friendly dinner idea consider Chicken Soft Tacos with Pickled Beet Salsa. This simple, healthy (antioxidant rich) and tasty dish will have hungry mouths watering. Chicken Soft Tacos with Pickled Beet Salsa Prep time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Pickled Beet Salsa: 1 Canned Baby Whole Pickled Beets 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/3 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon jalapeno mustard 4 soft flour tortillas (6 inches) 2 cups fresh arugula 2 cups chopped cooked rotisserie chicken (hot or cold) 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese To make Pickled Beet Salsa: Drain beets; chop. In medium bowl, combine beets, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. In small bowl, stir together sour cream and mustard; set aside. On one half of each tortilla, place equal amounts Pickled Beet Salsa, arugula, chicken and cheese. Top with dollops of mustard-sour cream. Fold over. 3 Bean and Steak Salad Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 8 minutes Servings: 2 1 can 3 Bean Salad 1 ribeye or top sirloin steak (about 8 ounces) teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups arugula 1/2 cup chopped herbs, such as parsley, thyme, dill, basil, chives or tarragon Dressing: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon plain fat-free yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Drain bean salad. Reserve half of liquid. Place beans and reserved liquid in large bowl. Heat cast-iron skillet or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brush both sides of steak with oil. Sprinkle evenly with salt. In skillet, cook steak 4 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. Remove from pan. Allow steak to rest 10 minutes, covered lightly with aluminum foil; slice. In bowl, combine arugula and herbs with bean salad. Toss gently to combine. To make dressing: In small bowl, whisk oil, yogurt, lemon juice, horseradish, salt and pepper. Set aside. Whisk again before serving. Divide salad between two plates. Top evenly with steak slices. Drizzle dressing over salads.

Product News: Cosmo’s Fresh New Luxury Dual Fuel Range

Posted on July 22, 2019January 28, 2021Posted in Announcement, Appliances 101, Home, News, ProductsTagged dual fuel range, new product, pro rangeNo Comments

Attention all forward-thinking home chefs who are passionate about cooking and appreciate Luxurious appliances that are also affordable. Our newest addition will help make life easier and more convenient. Refine your culinary skills when you cook with the Cosmo COS-305DFSC free-standing dual fuel range with an electric oven and gas cooktop. This Range features 5 Italian made burners. The 18,000 BTU burner delivers high heat to speed up preparation with a fast boil or sizzle. Switching to the 3,500 BTU burner adjusts to gentler heat, ideal for simmering delicate sauces or melting chocolate like an expert. Bigger and Bolder 5 cu. ft. freestanding single oven dual fuel range stove with Turbo True European convection and 7 oven functions including a 4 in. digital display, delay start, Sabbath mode functions and temperature probe. Unparalleled Cooking Performance This Range features 5 Italian made burners. The 18,000 BTU burner delivers high heat to speed up preparation with a fast boil or sizzle. Switching to the 3,500 BTU burner adjusts to gentler heat, ideal for simmering delicate sauces or melting chocolate like an expert. Quality Beyond Compare High grade Stainless Steel cooktop surface with heavy duty metal knobs and Flat Cast-iron cooking Grates. Convenient maintenance with an easy to clean blue porcelain interior and Self-clean oven feature. It’s safe to say this Range is well-equipped to fulfill the needs of any Home, It’s the pride of Cosmo to present a Range fully engineered and designed to make cooking a pleasurable experience. I WANT THIS RANGE

Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe (Video Tutorial)

Posted on July 17, 2019October 14, 2020Posted in Home, How-To, Kitchen, RecipesTagged cooking at home, dessert, easy recipes, easy strawberry shortcake recipe, food, recipe, tutorial, videoNo Comments

Enjoy your summer with fresh fruit like strawberries in this easy Strawberry Shortcake recipe. Watch video to see how to make this simple yet ridiculously yummy recipe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N3GIaRFc0s Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe 1 can (5-8) Canned flaky buttermilk biscuits 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup sugar Strawberry mixture: 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced 1/3 cup sugar Whipped cream: 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Heat oven to 375° F. Separate biscuits. Dip tops and sides of biscuits in melted butter. Dip biscuits, covering tops and sides, in sugar. Place sugar-side up on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 13-17 minutes, or until golden brown. To make strawberry mixture: In medium bowl, mix strawberries and sugar. Set aside. To make whipped cream: In small bowl, beat whipping cream and sugar until soft peaks form. Add vanilla and beat into mixture. On plate, split biscuits and put dollop of whipped cream mixture on bottom half of biscuit. Add strawberry mixture. Replace biscuit top and dollop with whipping cream.

Be the Hero of Your Grill This Summer

Posted on July 12, 2019October 14, 2020Posted in Family, Home, How-To, RecipesTagged BBQ, blog, food, fun, summerNo Comments

Summer is all about enjoying the warm weather with family and friends, but even with the longer summer days, the season can feel short for many. That’s why it’s important to make the most of summer by maximizing your fun in the sun with some of the best memories being made while entertaining al fresco and nothing brings people together like a barbecue. There seems to be something about being outdoors and the sizzle of fresh food on the grill that makes you want to gather with family and friends. For a fun-filled, yet relaxing barbecue, it’s important to keep the essentials on-hand for easy entertaining. From bright decor to refreshing drinks and fresh ingredients, party prep ensures you save time and money, and are always ready to wine and dine your guests. This summer, you can be the hero of your grill with a few simple tips and tricks: A great meal starts with great meat. Make sure to use versatile, high-quality and tender cuts. Cut down on time, not flavor. Look for pre-seasoned meats such as pork chops, or slice, dice or cube larger cuts like boneless loin to shorten cook time and increase flavor. Grill like a pro. Use direct heat for burgers and chops, and indirect heat for larger cuts like ribs.

Trending Upgrades for Functional Kitchen Style

Posted on July 12, 2019October 14, 2020Posted in Home, How-To, KitchenTagged home improvement, kitchen, kitchen deco, remodelNo Comments

The kitchen, or as we see it –the heart of the home is likely the center of daily life and a place where both form and function are of the utmost importance for passionate cooks, seasoned hosts and busy families alike. Colorful allure The kitchen has a significant influence on the rest of the house, especially if the home has more of an open-concept layout. If you are redesigning your home the kitchen is a good place to start. The colors and materials used in the kitchen can really set the tone for the rest of the home. The kitchen, or as we see it –the heart of the home is likely the center of daily life and a place where both form and function are of the utmost importance for passionate cooks, seasoned hosts and busy families alike. When it comes to considerations like finish and materials, kitchen cabinet trends are seeing a swing towards refreshing bold colors. Matte Everything Speaking of finishes … matte black entered the scene as a force to be reckoned. Whether you have a traditional, contemporary or modern design aesthetic, black cabinets, kitchen islands and back splashes are all pretty versatile. Leave the glossy finish behind in 2018 and opt instead for this cooler, more modern look. It’s chic and fashionable and it’s broken through the ultra “glam” vibe and added some much-needed modernity, even in more traditional spaces. Matte black is a trend we love to see stick around. Focus on Function A beautiful kitchen may please the eye, but when it comes down to it, a kitchen’s function is its greatest value. For 2019, kitchens will blend form and function. Technology will become increasingly present, helping to make day to day life a little easier. Integrate these ideas for a kitchen that offers a maximum function for one of your home’s most-used spaces. Declutter the counter tops. Consider incorporating pull-out and roll-out trays into your cabinetry to maximize your storage space, as well as dressing your cabinets with appropriate inserts and organizational kits. Eliminate wasted space by adding corner cabinets to utilize all your available space. Determine the island’s function. The island is often the visual centerpiece of the kitchen, but determining its function can maximize its benefit. Fully functional cabinetry around the island can provide added storage space. For example, custom cabinetry appliance panels let you not only conceal bulky appliances, but they also give your wall cabinets more space and functionality. Make recycling easy. Place the recycle and garbage bins in a drawer near the sink to allow for easier accessibility and keep them out of sight. A final note, before you take the leap into upgrading your kitchen ask yourself what your goals are, what’s missing from your current kitchen design, and what you’d like to see go? A well-thought-out project is a well-executed project, so take your time to properly plan.

Feel-Good Mother’s Day Activities

Posted on July 11, 2019October 14, 2020Posted in Family, HomeTagged family, holiday, mom, mothers dayNo Comments

Mother’s Day is dedicated to the most important woman in the world. Gifts are fabulous, especially thoughtful ones; but this year go above and beyond to give your mom the gift of your time. Spend the day with her doing something that will bring you both closer together and will be a wonderful memory for years to come. Why not start this mother day with an activity that can become a mother’s day tradition. DO BRUNCH TOGETHER Who doesn’t love brunch? And how convenient is it that Mother’s day falls on Sunday-the official brunch day. Take mom out for a fabulously delicious meal and bottomless mom-osa (mimosa). BOOK A MASSAGE Relax, refresh and renew her mind, body, and spirit with a well-deserved massage. The healing power of massage is well researched. So give mom a gift that keeps giving in wellness. Join her if you can, and turn it into a fab spa day! PAMPER HER WITH A MAKEOVER Mom is beautiful inside and out, but she may not have the time or energy to keep up with her appearance. This is why a makeover is an awesome gift. TAKE A COOKING CLASS Take the class together! Even if mom is the best cook in the world, she will appreciate a cooking class to learn a new recipe to add to her repertoire. TAKE A DAY TRIP Go on an adventure-, you don’t have to venture too far, you can find somewhere you’ve never been to close to home. Explore some local places, could be anywhere from an island to the mountains to neighboring cities. GO TO A CONCERT Give mom a night she’ll always remember at a concert. Watch her cares fade away as the cool vibrations fill the air with the sounds of her favorite musician or band. BOOK A FAMILY SHOOT Gather the entire family for a fun family photo-shoot. Find a photographer who will capture the essence of your family’s personality and love for each other. Frame your favorite photo as a gift for mom. GO WINE TASTING Spend the day at a winery or wine tasting event. This is a 21+ activity for the big kids who want to toast mom with a glass (or two) of wine! After the tasting, gift mom with a few bottles of her favorite to take home. SERVE BREAKFAST IN BED Allow mom to sleep in, a rare luxury for most moms. When she’s woken up, get her mother’s day off to a perfect start with a delicious breakfast feast in bed. PLAN A PICNIC The sun is out and the flowers are in full bloom, it’s the perfect weather to fill up a picnic basket with mom’s favorite foods and beverages, grab a blanket and spend the day talking, playing games and relaxing. CATCH A GAME Is mom a sports fan! Why not take her to a game of her favorite team. Take it up a notch and get her signed memorabilia. SEE A MOVIE Skip Netflix and chill and opt for an actual movie date with mom. Make sure you see something she’s sure to enjoy. GO ON A HIKE There’s nothing like a good hike out in the great outdoors to recharge and de-stress. Take mom on a refreshing and exhilarating hike up a mountain or in a park, on the beach or the woods. GO TO A MUSEUM OR GALLERY Escape reality for a day and discover new art at a museum or exhibit. Some museums may even offer special Mother’s Day tours and events she’s bound to love. HELP HER EXPLORE A PASSION PROJECT She’s always supporting everyone else’s hobbies and activities, barely having the time to engage in her own. Sign her up for a class or workshop where she can pursue a new passion or rekindle an old one. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

5 Tips for Staying on Track in the New Year

Posted on December 26, 2018October 14, 2020Posted in Home, How-ToTagged 2019, healthy, lifestyle, newyears, nutritionNo Comments

While many people often wish maintaining good health was as easy as following an equation, health doesn’t have a start or end date. Once the allure of the new year wears off, it can be easy to let those resolutions go by the wayside. When you focus on making small, positive changes, you can move your health goals forward throughout the year, no matter where you are on your health journey. To help stay on track, consider these easy-to-implement ideas. Write it down. Using a nutrition journal and keeping a record of everything you eat and drink can help track progress and reveal small changes that need to be made. Alternatively, downloading a fitness tracking app can help keep you accountable digitally. With a variety of options available for most operating systems, there is almost certain to be one to meet your needs, whether you’re looking for a companion app to track progress or something more in-depth to help guide you through workouts and meal planning.. Start your day with protein. A high-quality protein source can set the stage for sustained energy levels throughout the day. Having an on-the-go source of protein on-hand, such as delicious protein ready-to-drink shakes featuring 30 grams of protein and 160 calories and 1 gram of sugar, can help ensure you’re starting the day with a proper foundation for success. Hydrate all day. Hydration is a foundation of good health. Before bed each night, put a 16-ounce bottle of water in the bathroom then drink it first thing in the morning for a daily energy boost. For an easy and healthy way to add flavor to your water during the day, consider putting an herbal tea bag of your choice in it. For example, Chumbley recommends ginger as a digestion-helper, mint as a caffeine-free way to awaken and chamomile to calm. Make healthy swaps. Looking for alternatives is an easy way to eat healthy. Consider swapping out heavier carbs for vegetables such as grilled Portobello mushrooms as pizza crust or zucchini noodles instead of pasta. Swap mayo for avocado when eating egg, chicken or tuna salad. You can also use the sweetness of ripe bananas to decrease the need for added sugar in recipes like cookies, muffins and pancakes. Get moving. Commit to stepping outside and taking a daily walk. Whether it’s 1 mile or a walk around the block, you can burn calories and receive the added benefits of mental clarity, increased energy and improved digestion. HAPPY NEW YEAR

Father’s Day Gifts for the Man Who Loves to Cook

Posted on May 23, 2018October 14, 2020Posted in Appliances 101, Family, Home, ProductsTagged cooking at home, cosmo appliances, dads, father's day gifts, gift guide, kitchen appliances3 Comments

Hey Family, Father’s Day is coming up. Yey! Sure, typical Father’s Day gifts generally get the job done – think golf clubs, tool set and even a stylish tie – but what about the dad who enjoys spending time making magic in the kitchen. Don’t forget him. Give him the tools he needs to succeed, whether he’s baking for the big game, preparing a meal for the family, trying out a new recipe or seeking to master the perfect steak. Reaching one’s fullest potential in the kitchen requires the right equipment, so put the best gear in his hands (or on his counter) and up his culinary experience with these ideas from Cosmo Appliances. From a Portable Induction Cooktop Burner to a Sous Vide Cooker turn his Kitchen countertop into a versatile powerhouse, give your food-savvy dad what he needs to up his culinary game. For more Father’s Day gift inspiration, visit cosmoappliances.com. A Super Range for a Super Dad Dad deserves tools as bold and innovative as his culinary creations. Featuring Gas or Dual Fuel Ranges that combine modern styling with high-performance cooking technology. Dad will appreciate the authentic professional appearance with a robust profile. With high performance sealed burners that deliver exhilarating precision while the convection oven provides consistent heat for perfect roasting, baking, and broiling. These one-of-a-kind Ranges are sure to take his culinary prowess to a whole new level. Chef on the Go For those warm summer weekends, camping is a fantastic activity that provides hours of enjoyment and a welcome opportunity to connect with loved ones and nature. After a day full of outdoor activities, Dad will want to prepare something easy, simple and very fast. Upgrade your camping cuisine with a portable Induction cooktop. Thanks to induction technology, electromagnetic currents generate heat from within the metal in the cookware for extremely fast and even heating. Boasting impressive safety features unlike burners with flammable and combustible vapors, our system remains cool to touch until cookware is placed on it. It’s sleek, compact design allows him to enjoy cooking anywhere he goes. Personal Pasta When its your dads turn to cook he’ll be looking to put his personal touch on dinner, so give him the ability to make his perfect meal with a Cosmo’s Sous Vide Cooker. Gadget savvy dads and foodie dads alike love sous vide cooking because its science meets cooking, making it super cool. Dad can cook a variety of foods sous vide, including seafood, meat, poultry, eggs, fruits, vegetables, desserts, and even infused alcohols and kinds of vinegar. Sous Vide Cooking with Cosmo achieves fail-proof results, with steak cooked medium-rare from edge to edge, tender, juicy chicken breasts, and ribs with meat falling off the bone. It’s just what a Dad needs to bring something fresh and new to the table. Gifts under $20 for Dad Cookie Master Does dad love to bake? then we can bet you he hates the post bake clean-up. Let’s talk cookies stuck to the pan or new pans that already have rust on them…eww! Dad will love our baking mat and pan and the fact that it is commercial grade, durable and easy to clean! The mat is BPA free and made of food grade silicone. Cosmo’s nonstick baking mat will turn any surface into a non-stick healthy baking alternative; with even heat distribution he’ll bake like a pro without the need for butter, grease, or cooking sprays. Shop here King of the Grill For many dads, summer is synonymous with outdoor grilling and barbecues. Get dad a pair of Cosmo Silicone Kitchen Gloves perfect for Barbecue grilling and much more. Not all gloves are created equal. When handling hot food, rearranging coals and grill plates he needs a heavy duty pair of insulated BBQ gloves. Our exceptional pair of silicone gloves is designed for cooking lovers with protection and comfort in mind. They’re the most versatile kitchen tool for baking, cooking, and grilling, and can be used inside the kitchen for baked goods, by the grill for barbecuing chicken, frying a turkey, or even the fireplace! Dad will enjoy maximum protection while wearing these heat and cold resistant gloves. Shop here