A blender is a kitchen necessity. However, we have had a hard time finding a blender that can handle our needs. This is until we got our Nutri Ninja. We were skeptical at first, but this blender has been put into daily use. This is our Nutri Ninja Review. There are actually quite a few…
A potato masher is a tool that I took for granted for years. About 10 years ago we lost our trusty potato masher and went on a long search for a replacement. We bought many potato mashers until we settled on what we believe to be the best potato masher on the market. Our long…
Many times when cooking we slice garlic by hand. However, it is always convenient to be able to quickly press garlic, especially in large quantities. Unfortunately, we have been dissatisfied with many garlic presses we have used. So this article is an overview of the best garlic press we have found. We also have listed…
We are an active cooking family and a food processor is an essential tool. Unfortunately we have had mixed results with food processors over the years. That is until we found our current 12-cup Cuisinart food processor. This is our Cuisinart Food Processor review. UPDATE DECEMBER 2020: After being dropped several times we had to…
We love coffee, but it seemed it was never as good at home. For years we had regularly gone through coffee makers, always being disappointed. Supporting a daily Starbucks habit gets expensive so finally we splurged and bought a Technivorm. After more than a decade we are more than happy. This is our Technivorm Coffee…
At Fun Diego Family we love pizza. On occasion, we like to make our own pizza as a family project. We have invested in some special equipment for pizza making. This article is a guide to some of the products we use for making homemade pizza. Overview Pizza making is not a simple task. At…
At Fun Diego Family we love our Big Green Egg. We have owned our Big Green Egg since 2011. It has been surprisingly maintenance free. This is an overview of our experience with the BIg Green Egg along with some of our favorite recipes. Introducing the Big Green Egg The Big Green Egg is a…
Prior to starting Fun Diego Family I was scared to use WordPress. This was mainly due to some ugly experiences circa 2008-2009. Back then WordPress was significantly more difficult to use. That has changed and WordPress has a relatively easy learning curve. I was able to get a handle on it with about a month…
Hampton Bay is a popular brand of patio chair sold at Home Depot and we have a set of 6. Unfortunately, in the intense Southern California sun, the fabric on these chairs wears out after a few years. At this point the choice is either, throw out the chairs, or replace the sling fabric. This…
When our daughter turned 10 she decided she wanted a custom loft bed. The idea is she would be like a college student with her desk and “work area” underneath the bed. She searched the Internet for pictures of what she wanted and I realized this was something we could build ourselves. I wasn’t prepared…