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Insider, Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.</em></p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fbrowse%2Fhome%2Fkitchenaid%2F4044_1225301_8679660" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c86c3cc26289840a703e0b2-800/walmart kitchenaid exclusives 11.jpg" border="0" alt="walmart kitchenaid exclusives 11" data-mce-source="Walmart" /></a><p class="source"><span>Walmart</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong><a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Walmart</a> recently announced an exclusive line of <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fbrowse%2Fhome%2Fkitchenaid%2F4044_1225301_8679660" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KitchenAid</a> kitchen accessories. </strong></li><li><strong>Nearly all the tools, which include bowls, turners, and spoons, cost under $20. Many go for less than $10. </strong></li><li><strong>About half of these exclusive KitchenAid products are available for purchase online, while you can find the rest <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fstore%2Ffinder%3Flocation%3D65101%26distance%3D50" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in a Walmart store near you</a>. </strong></li><li><strong>We know our readers can't pass up a great deal. <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/walmart" target="_blank" rel="noopener">You can find coupons and promo codes for Walmart here</a>.</strong></li></ul><p>The 100-year-old <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fbrowse%2Fhome%2Fkitchenaid%2F4044_1225301_8679660" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KitchenAid</a> name runs across stand mixers, cookware, cutlery, and more. You can find its large offering of products everywhere, from online shopping catch-alls like <a href="https://amzn.to/2NYJKOh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon</a> to specialty stores like <a href="http://williams-sonoma.7eer.net/c/196318/265127/4291?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.williams-sonoma.com%2Fsearch%2Fresults.html%3Fwords%3Dkitchenaid" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Williams-Sonoma</a>. </p><p>Right now, however, there's only one place you can find KitchenAid's newest kitchen tools and accessories: <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Walmart</a>. </p><p>Earlier this week, Walmart and KitchenAid launched a collection of exclusive kitchen products that will help you accomplish your most essential cooking and baking tasks. They're all really affordable, ranging from $6 to $40. Most of the kitchen tools cost just $6 to $15. </p><p>Walmart already sells an exclusive <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FKitchenAid-Deluxe-4-5-Quart-Tilt-Head-Stand-Mixer-Cobalt-Blue-KSM88BU%2F984105558" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KitchenAid stand mixer in a Cobalt Blue color</a> ($279), but this new line focuses more on the small kitchen essentials you use every day, like scissors, spoons, and graters.</p><p>Though they're not as exciting or fancy as a stand mixer, your daily meals and snacks couldn't be completed without them. The KitchenAid name means you can count on these tools to be well-designed, durable, and versatile. </p><p>About half of the products are available for purchase online, while you can find the rest <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fstore%2Ffinder%3Flocation%3D65101%26distance%3D50" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in a Walmart store near you</a>. In stores, you can pick up a new <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FKitchenAid-Stainless-Steel-Can-Opener-Ocean-Drive-Teal%2F595380156" target="_blank" rel="noopener">can opener</a> ($14.98), <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FKitchenAid-Aluminum-Meat-Tenderizer-Rubber-Handle-Black%2F569770464" target="_blank" rel="noopener">meat tenderizer</a> ($14.97), <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FKitchenAid-4-Piece-Prep-Bowls-with-Lids-Assorted-Colors%2F430845968" target="_blank" rel="noopener">prep bowls</a> ($9.97), and more.</p><p>For all the online exclusives, keep reading. We've rounded them up below so you can learn more about each product and easily shop for your kitchen drawer refresh. </p><h3><a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=2149&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fbrowse%2Fhome%2Fkitchenaid%2F4044_1225301_8679660" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shop all KitchenAid kitchen appliances and accessories at Walmart here</a></h3><p class="tagline"><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. If you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. We frequently receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. 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Walmart has partnered with KitchenAid on an exclusive collection of small kitchen tools - and most cost under $10

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Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.</em></p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://yearandday.com/build-my-complete-set?ranMID=43687&amp;ranEAID=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;ranSiteID=EHFxW6yx8Uo-THJ_Ko0Dfy9lE3JqfAZgjA&amp;Business_Insider=Business+Insider&amp;utm_source=businessinsider2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5bb529339a4ab839a2548bb5-800/year and day.jpg" border="0" alt="year and day" data-mce-source="Year &amp; Day/Facebook" /></a><p class="source"><span>Year &amp; Day/Facebook</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><a href="https://yearandday.com/build-my-complete-set?ranMID=43687&amp;ranEAID=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;ranSiteID=EHFxW6yx8Uo-THJ_Ko0Dfy9lE3JqfAZgjA&amp;Business_Insider=Business+Insider&amp;utm_source=businessinsider2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Year &amp; Day</a> is the online dinnerware company whose simple and elegant table settings have already captivated homeowners and hosts during its barely year-old operation. </li><li>The ceramic, semi-matte plates and bowls, stainless steel flatware, and Italian glassware are high-quality, durable, and beautiful additions to your home. </li><li>However you style and combine the pieces, they fit in seamlessly with your life and elevate even the most ordinary meals. </li></ul><p>I'm a sucker for a beautiful table setting. Whenever I go to a nice restaurant or event, I'm almost always as interested in the dinnerware and florals as I am in the actual dinner because of how they shape the mood and atmosphere of the space. They can make the most simple meals feel special, or match the elegance and thoughtfulness of an eight-course culinary journey. </p><p>As people move past the phase of their lives where they move apartments every year and make do with hand-me-downs or the cheapest home goods they could find, beautiful matching utensils and plates become just one marker of true adulthood and stability. You, too, can make meal time more intentional, whether you're honestly just reheating last night's take-out, or hosting a dinner party with your best friends. </p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://yearandday.com/build-my-complete-set?ranMID=43687&amp;ranEAID=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;ranSiteID=EHFxW6yx8Uo-THJ_Ko0Dfy9lE3JqfAZgjA&amp;Business_Insider=Business+Insider&amp;utm_source=businessinsider2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5bc6442d850e6c1a4e7f571c-800/year and day ceramic dinnerware.jpg" border="0" alt="year and day ceramic dinnerware" data-mce-source="Year &amp; Day" /></a><p class="source"><span>Year &amp; Day</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>When <a href="https://yearandday.com/build-my-complete-set?ranMID=43687&amp;ranEAID=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;ranSiteID=EHFxW6yx8Uo-THJ_Ko0Dfy9lE3JqfAZgjA&amp;Business_Insider=Business+Insider&amp;utm_source=businessinsider2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Year &amp; Day</a> founder <span>Kathryn Duryea moved to San Francisco, she was ready to stock her new apartment with plates and flatware, but often found the options lacking - boring, expensive, and of poor quality. Long interested in the rituals of the table and entertaining, she began taking glaze-making classes, researching the industries of ceramics, flatware, and glass, and meeting with vendors who shared her vision of high-quality, beautiful, and durable dinnerware. </span></p><p><span>She found a factory in Portugal that is known for its ethical practices in crafting ceramics, and in November 2017, launched Year &amp; Day. In less than a year, it's been a direct-to-consumer hit, selling out of product on four occasions and experiencing average revenue growth of 40% per month. </span></p><p><span>Year &amp; Day sells three types of products: <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43687&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fyearandday.com%2Fproducts%23categories-ceramics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ceramic plates</a>, bowls, and serving pieces in four different colors ($6.50-$13/piece); <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43687&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fyearandday.com%2Fproducts%23categories-flatware" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stainless steel flatware</a> in polished or matte finishes ($9-$18/piece); and <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43687&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fyearandday.com%2Fproducts%23categories-glass" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Italian glassware </a>($12-$15/piece). The brand first caught my eye on Instagram, where every image of its smooth blush and dark navy arrangements had me glaring at my own AmazonBasics plate with disdain. It sounds strange that the basic vessels responsible for holding and transporting my food can incite such strong feelings, but that's the Year &amp; Day Effect, I suppose. </span></p><p><a href="https://yearandday.com/build-my-complete-set?ranMID=43687&amp;ranEAID=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;ranSiteID=EHFxW6yx8Uo-THJ_Ko0Dfy9lE3JqfAZgjA&amp;Business_Insider=Business+Insider&amp;utm_source=businessinsider2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5bc64382dee7891aae7ebdf5-800/year and day ceramic dinnerware.jpg" border="0" alt="year and day ceramic dinnerware" data-mce-source="Year &amp; Day" /><p class="source"><span>Year &amp; Day</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></span></a></p><p><span>The designs are as simple and clean as you can imagine. Sturdy, rimless plates sit alongside balanced forks, knives, and spoons, and you can't forget the delicate, clear wine glasses. The ceramics are single-fired by Portuguese artisans using locally sourced clay, then finished with semi-matte colors that are especially eye-catching when you mix and match pieces. They have substantial weight, but aren't so heavy to be impractical for everyday use. </span></p><p><span>The flatware, which I have a set of in sleek matte black, is also made in Portugal, with 18/10 stainless steel. The knives have forged blades, so they're durable and will keep their edge longer. The glassware, an entertaining staple, is made in Italy with a breakage-resistant stem and chemical-free glass. Everything at Year &amp; Day is dishwasher-friendly, not just pretty dinnerware you can only look at and wash delicately after the one time of the year you do use it. In the end, it's practical (as it should be), and you should put it to use every day and every year. </span></p><p><span>You can buy individual pieces of flatware as well as sets of ceramics and glassware, but you can and should also take advantage of the site's "<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43687&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fyearandday.com%2Fbuild-my-complete-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Build My Complete Set</a>" feature, which will clear up any confusion about what to buy for your lifestyle. In just a few clicks, you'll have a full set of dinnerware to perform and dazzle through any meal or drink you enjoy, for years to come. </span></p><h3><a href="https://yearandday.com/build-my-complete-set?ranMID=43687&amp;ranEAID=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;ranSiteID=EHFxW6yx8Uo-THJ_Ko0Dfy9lE3JqfAZgjA&amp;Business_Insider=Business+Insider&amp;utm_source=businessinsider2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shop all dinnerware at Year &amp; Day here</a></h3><h3><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43687&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fyearandday.com%2Fbuild-my-complete-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Build a complete set at Year &amp; Day here</a></h3><p class="tagline"><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. 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Year & Day is the dinnerware startup you've seen all over Instagram - here's why its gorgeous tableware has already sold out 4 times

<p class="financial-disclaimer"><i>When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. <a href="https://www.insider-inc.com/commerce-on-insider-inc/">Learn more.</a></i></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071GRK9XK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B071GRK9XK&amp;linkId=c7514cc27036ff2e1c8dc8b5f26e570d7036ff2e1c8dc8b5f26e570d" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored"></a></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>The non-stick surface of ceramic pans and <keyword id="418044" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="cookware">cookware</keyword> make them extremely popular for home cooks.</strong></li><li><strong>Unfortunately, the ceramic surface stains easily if food is prepared at a high temperature, or it burns.</strong></li><li><strong>Keep your ceramic cookware looking like new with just some </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073VRXPY3/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B073VRXPY3&amp;linkId=6afcd691050778dcf221f9edcf80d41c050778dcf221f9edcf80d41c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>baking soda</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bjs.com%2Fproduct%2Fdawn-platinum-refreshing-rain-dishwashing-liquid-dish-soap-2-pk40-fl-oz%2F3000000000001177092&amp;xcust=1590509316939asloc5bvy|xid:fr1590509319680hci19680hci" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>dishwashing liquid</strong></a><strong>, and </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LH1LG3U/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B01LH1LG3U&amp;linkId=82b18ff5d4a9d93c6222f2e51dd12909d4a9d93c6222f2e51dd12909" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored"><strong>hydrogen peroxide</strong></a> and following these easy steps.</li></ul><p>Valued for its non-stick surface, ceramic cookware is free of harsh chemicals like PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethlene) and PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid) that can release toxic fumes when exposed to high temperatures. There are two very distinct types of cookware available that market themselves as ceramic cookware.</p><p>The most commonly sold pots and pans labeled as ceramic cookware are not 100% ceramic. Rather, they are made of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013FDOXJC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B013FDOXJC&amp;linkId=def55518778b6d747a6e6dddd11f94b1778b6d747a6e6dddd11f94b1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">cast iron</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008VFMAUO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B008VFMAUO&amp;linkId=8e80a0aad0f245ebf6e778b73653011bd0f245ebf6e778b73653011b" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">aluminum</a>, or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071GRK9XK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B071GRK9XK&amp;linkId=c7514cc27036ff2e1c8dc8b5f26e570d7036ff2e1c8dc8b5f26e570d" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">stainless steel</a> with a ceramic coating bonded to the interior surface of the cookware. You receive the non-toxic, non-stick benefits of ceramic but still have the heat-conducting capabilities of the metal at a reasonable price.</p><p>There are also 100-percent ceramic cookware pieces available from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X8YNRFB/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07X8YNRFB&amp;linkId=78e8d8f321228dd0e4b1724c3a408c9f21228dd0e4b1724c3a408c9f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">Xtrema</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008XWUKZM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B008XWUKZM&amp;linkId=7d85afe204ff637aac7d15e1dca980b104ff637aac7d15e1dca980b1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">Corningware</a>. Using no metal, the cookware is formed from clay that is fired at extremely high temperatures to make it durable. Both the interior and exterior are highly polished and the pieces can be used in the oven, on the stovetop, in the microwave, or to store refrigerated food.</p><p>Both types of ceramic cookware should be cleaned in the same way to prevent staining and excessive wear to the interior finish.</p><iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5dc0a0403afd372f4a46980c&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe><iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5ecd38ad4dca681bd141395a&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe><iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5ecd39bff34d0514d860c494&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe><iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5ecd3b2d5af6cc190405a12d&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe><iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5ecd3de7aee6a80ed473507a&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe><h2><strong>Steps for <keyword id="6412409" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Cleaning">cleaning</keyword> ceramic cookware</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007FDU05A/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B007FDU05A&amp;linkId=8699f6b970154667b5ab8f18a46d0ef270154667b5ab8f18a46d0ef2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored"><strong><div type="image" title="Envision Kitchen Cloth" height="900" width="1200" msid="76075362" hostid="261"></div></strong></a></p><p>While some manufacturers say their cookware can be placed in an automatic dishwasher, others recommend hand-washing only. Hand-washing is always preferred because dishwashing liquid is less abrasive to the ceramic surface than dishwasher detergents.</p><p>Always allow the cookware to come to room temperature before washing. Sudden changes in temperature can cause ceramic coatings to crack. Once cooled, follow these steps:</p><ol><li>Fill a sink with warm water and about 1/2 teaspoon of a dishwashing liquid like <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bjs.com%2Fproduct%2Fdawn-platinum-refreshing-rain-dishwashing-liquid-dish-soap-2-pk40-fl-oz%2F3000000000001177092&amp;xcust=1590509316939asloc5bvy|xid:fr1590509319680hci19680hci" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Dawn Platinum</a>, which contains a degreaser.</li><li>Add the ceramic cookware and use a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007FDU05A/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B007FDU05A&amp;linkId=8699f6b970154667b5ab8f18a46d0ef270154667b5ab8f18a46d0ef2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">soft, microfiber dishcloth</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y11F7DG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B06Y11F7DG&amp;linkId=bf74eea9c2d448b5c9fef5e6c840d14dc2d448b5c9fef5e6c840d14d" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">sponge</a> to clean the interior surface. Never use an abrasive nylon or metal scouring pad on ceramic coatings. They cause tiny scratches and can damage the non-stick quality of the ceramic coating.</li><li>Rinse the cookware in warm water and dry with a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NS654PC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07NS654PC&amp;linkId=36b86d4846e3a2317515f5847bf17fd446e3a2317515f5847bf17fd4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">microfiber dishtowel.</a></li></ol><iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5ecd28b9f34d050a0b02a614&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe><iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5ecd29a35af6cc0e490c72f9&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe><iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5ecd2b495af6cc0fa94c057d&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe><iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5ecd2c69f0f4197ea262aa96&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe><h2><strong>Steps to remove stuck-on food and discoloration from ceramic cookware</strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071GRK9XK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B071GRK9XK&amp;linkId=c7514cc27036ff2e1c8dc8b5f26e570d7036ff2e1c8dc8b5f26e570d" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored"><div type="image" title="Ceramic Cookware Lead" height="900" width="1200" msid="76075364" hostid="261"></div></a></h2><p>No chef is perfect and sometimes food burns, and even with a ceramic coating, it can stick to the pan. To prevent damage to the ceramic finish, you must use a gentle abrasive and a light touch to remove the mess. Follow these steps:</p><ol><li>After the pan has reached room temperature, submerge it in a solution of warm, soapy water to soak for at least 30 minutes.</li><li>After 30 minutes, dip a damp sponge into a bit of dry <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073VRXPY3/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B073VRXPY3&amp;linkId=02eda07b4c0d170e967cff17204a6f9c4c0d170e967cff17204a6f9c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">baking soda</a> and use it to gently scrub away any burned-on bits that remain on the ceramic coating. If there is food on the outside of the pan, dip the sponge in <keyword id="6360038" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="baking">baking</keyword> soda again and scrub away.</li><li>If the initial soak and baking soda scrub did not lift away the burned-on food, sprinkle the area with burned-on food heavily with dry baking soda. Add one tablespoon of hot water (add a bit more water for a large area). Allow the baking soda mixture to sit for an additional 30 minutes. Scrub with a sponge in a circular motion.</li><li>Rinse the pan in warm water. Repeat the baking soda scrub if needed. Finally, dry the clean pan with a microfiber cloth.</li><li>If your ceramic cookware has become discolored after lots of use, the finish can be lightened by using <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LH1LG3U/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B01LH1LG3U&amp;linkId=49c7727b6409c58bb2f166d18acd08846409c58bb2f166d18acd0884" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">hydrogen peroxide</a>. Fresh hydrogen peroxide (it should bubble when you pour it in) has a gentle bleaching action. Pour enough three-percent hydrogen peroxide into the pan to completely cover the bottom. Let the solution work for 30 minutes and then rinse out the pan well and dry.  Repeat if needed.</li></ol><iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e949ccbdcd88c75101ff216&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe><iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5ecd2e945af6cc11e56036c4&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe><h2><strong>Tips to keep your ceramic pans in top condition</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005D6G5FK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B005D6G5FK&amp;linkId=7caa7bd83dc43c604d57fb7dc9f519c63dc43c604d57fb7dc9f519c6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored"><strong><div type="image" title="Ceramic cookware 2" height="900" width="1200" msid="76075367" hostid="261"></div></strong></a></p><ul><li>New ceramic cookware should be washed before using to remove any ceramic dust particles that remain on the surface after manufacturing.</li><li>Never use metallic utensils while cooking. Choose <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005D6G5FK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B005D6G5FK&amp;linkId=7caa7bd83dc43c604d57fb7dc9f519c63dc43c604d57fb7dc9f519c6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">plastic</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DH8JFS9/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07DH8JFS9&amp;linkId=e3f067fdceff1e13f5d2d607d8b77719ceff1e13f5d2d607d8b77719" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">silicone</a>, or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008H2JLP8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B008H2JLP8&amp;linkId=38a947abae7a8784f6e1a8c79bc51f15ae7a8784f6e1a8c79bc51f15" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">wooden</a> spoons and spatulas to prevent scratching the ceramic surface.</li><li>Never cut foods with a knife in a ceramic-coated pan to prevent scratches and gouges.</li><li>Use oil or butter when cooking instead of cooking sprays. Sprays can leave a residue that builds-up and is difficult to remove. Some sprays even contain ingredients that are too harsh for ceramic finishes.</li><li>Avoid extremely high temperatures when cooking that may damage some ceramic coating.</li><li>Always use a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JJPYSRD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052620_how-to-clean-ceramic-cookware-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07JJPYSRD&amp;linkId=234be6a70ae65ce305acc1094575f4740ae65ce305acc1094575f474" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">padded protector</a> between pieces when stacking ceramic cookware to prevent scratching.</li><li>Older ceramic coated cookware will begin to show wear from tiny scratches. Avoid cooking anything highly acidic or using lemon juice or vinegar to clean the pans. 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Shoppers more likely to be caught ordering from Seamless than flipping through an <a href="https://www.thisisinsider.com/viral-stew-recipe-instagram-alison-roman-2019-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alison Roman</a> book shouldn't feel left out because Snowe and Year &amp; Day encourage use of their dinnerware for any occasion, from reheated Chinese takeout to gourmet tasting menu. </span></p><p><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=42693&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fsnowehome.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c5c92dea26516257e5127f6-800/snowe.jpg" border="0" alt="snowe" data-mce-source="Snowe/Instagram" /><p class="source"><span>Snowe/Instagram</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></span></a></p><p><span>Equally emphasized among these food-related brands is how their products inspire gathering and sharing with loved ones. Instead of getting dressed up and going to a pricey, loud restaurant, have a dinner party or potluck with friends at one of your apartments. You can spend less money, bond over the communal love of food, and revel in the pleasure of avoiding the hustle and bustle of the outside world. </span></p><p><span>Whether they're spending it in the dining room or bedroom, more people are staying in, and it's all too understandable given their position in life and the exhausting nature of work. </span></p><p><span>Creating the home they're excited to return to at the end of the day, spend time in through the weekend, and host loved ones is a process that plenty of online startups are willing to help nurture and provide the product solutions for. </span></p><h3><strong style="color: #000000;">Learn more about the startups mentioned in this article:</strong></h3><p><strong>Shop at</strong> <strong><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=64892&amp;urllink=www.brooklinen.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklinen</a></strong></p><section><ul><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/brooklinen-bed-sheets-best-purchase-ever-made-kickstarter-2016-5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">These sheets are one of the best purchases I've ever made - here's why</a></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/brooklinen-vs-parachute-sheets-bedding-comparison-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklinen vs Parachute sheets: How 2 of the most popular bedding startups stack up</a></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/brooklinen-super-plush-bath-robe-review-2019-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklinen's $100 bathrobe is the little luxury I never thought I needed</a></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/brooklinen-launches-brooklittles-baby-bedding-crib-sheets-2018-11" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Popular bedding startup Brooklinen has launched a new baby collection - and we wish these sheets came in adult sizes</a></li></ul></section><section><div data-e2e-name="byline"><div data-e2e-name="byline-content"></div></div></section><p><strong>Shop at <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=81529&amp;urllink=buffy.co%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buffy</a></strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/buffy-comforter-review-2018-8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">I tried Buffy, a popular down-alternative comforter made of recycled plastic bottles - and it was super effective at regulating temperature</a></li></ul><p><strong>Shop at <a href="http://casper.pxf.io/c/196318/396851/7235?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcasper.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Casper</a></strong></p><section><ul><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/is-casper-wave-worth-it-foam-mattress-review-2018-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">I slept on Casper's high-end 'Wave' mattress to see if it's worth buying - and it's truly a marvel of engineering</a></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/casper-pillow-review-2018-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mattress startup Casper's affordable pillow totally exceeded our expectations - here's what we thought</a></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/casper-sheets-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Popular mattress startup Casper makes sheets now - and they're actually really impressive</a></li></ul></section><p><strong>Shop at <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=76897&amp;urllink=materialkitchen.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Material</a></strong></p><section><ul><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/material-kitchen-fundemental-set-review-2018-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This startup's set of fundamental cooking tools contains everything you need to declutter your kitchen</a></li></ul></section><p><strong>Shop at <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=42693&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fsnowehome.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Snowe</a></strong></p><section><ul><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/snowe-home-affordable-household-good-for-millennials-2017-9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here's why a new home store founded by Wharton MBA grads is a favorite among millennial shoppers</a></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/snowe-sateen-sheets-review-2018-8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This up-and-coming startup makes luxury bedding accessible and low-maintenance - here's why I'm a convert to their wrinkle-resistant sheets</a></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-bathrobe-women-men-snowe-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This $98 bathrobe is truly the best one out there - here's why</a></li></ul><section></section></section><p><strong>Shop at <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=43687&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fyearandday.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Year &amp; Day</a></strong></p><section><ul><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/year-and-day-ceramic-dinnerware-review-2018-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Year &amp; Day is the dinnerware startup you've seen all over Instagram - here's why its gorgeous tableware has already sold out 4 times</a></li></ul></section><p class="tagline"><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. 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These home and kitchen startups want you to stay in more - here's how they're capitalizing on exhaustion

<p><a href="https://amzn.to/2Y9MVal" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5d110f5ce3ecba48386b55ce-844/5149768320350845165690154482228802113503232n.jpg" border="0" alt="bread maker" data-mce-source="Zojirushi Facebook" /></div></div></div></strong></a></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>A high-quality bread machine should be easy to use, produce scrumptious loaves with a nice crust, and packed full of features that allow you to make a variety of baked goods too.</strong></li><li><strong>I like the <a href="https://amzn.to/2Y9MVal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker</a></strong><strong> because it has 14 pre-programmed courses for dozens of different breads and baked goods. It also has dual heating elements for an even bake, and it was easy to use - my five-year-old son was able to help me bake delicious bread. </strong></li><li><strong>Though it's one of the most expensive bread makers on the market (<a href="https://amzn.to/2Y9MVal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">currently $339.95 on Amazon</a>), you'll save on buying baked goods - and your house will regularly smell like a bakery.</strong></li></ul><p>Years ago, when money was tight, I decided to put <em>The Joy of Cooking</em> and my KitchenAid Stand Mixer to good use and started making bread. This was a fun and relaxing activity that produced exquisite results. However, it was time intensive.</p><p>Now that I'm busier, I still like to make my own bread, but I find that a bread machine is an excellent tool for getting the job done - and it's more efficient. It still allows me to customize my loaves, but I don't have to keep setting reminders to knead the dough, punch it down, put it in the oven, and take it out of the oven.</p><p>The best bread machine I've ever come across is the <a href="https://amzn.to/2Y9MVal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker (currently $339.95 on Amazon)</a>. The Osaka, Japan-based company with more than a century of history has really developed a reputation for high-quality kitchen appliances.</p><p>Below, we'll explore what makes the Virtuoso Plus so incredible - and why it's worth the price.</p><h2>Specs</h2><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/2Y9MVal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus</a> is unique because it has two kneading blades, instead of just one. I found this did a superior job of kneading the dough.</p><p>There are also two heaters installed in the unit - one at the bottom of the main compartment and one in the lid - for even heating and baking. </p><p>The large LCD display is easy to read, and there is a viewing window in the lid so you can track the progress of your loaf without taking off the lid and disrupting the rise or bake temperatures. </p><p>Here are some important specs:</p><ul><li>Dimensions: 18-inches wide by 10.5-inches deep by about 13-inches high</li><li>Weight: 24 pounds</li><li>Electricity consumption: 100W motor, 600W main heater, 40W lid heater</li><li>Cord length: 1 meter</li><li>Comes with a large liquid measuring cup, four nested measuring cups, a measuring spoon, and a recipe book featuring 50 easy-to-follow recipes.</li><li>Makes two-pound loaves</li><li>Crust control: light, medium, and dark</li><li>13-hour delay timer</li><li>1-year warranty</li></ul><h2>Set-up process</h2><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Y9MVal" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5d13954be3ecba2d3c264d61-800/bread maker.jpg" border="0" alt="Zojirushi BB-PDC20BA Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker" data-mce-source="Amazon" /></a></div></div></div></p><p>Set up is incredibly simple.</p><p>First, you rinse out and dry the bread pan. Then, fill it with ingredients, plug in the Virtuoso Plus, and select the course depending on the recipe you're using. The directions are intuitive, and there are dozens of recipes that spell out exactly what to do with step-by-step directions. The whole process from the moment I opened the box until we had the ingredients for white bread in the machine took about 15 minutes, and most of that time was spent carefully measuring the ingredients.</p><p>The reason I say "we" is because my five-year-old son Bucky helped - he was as excited about the bread machine as I was.</p><p>We chose to start with a simple white bread as a baseline test. I measured out the ingredients using a kitchen scale - a must for precise baking - and Bucky dumped them in the pan. When the ingredients were all set, I let him press the course button to set the machine for white bread.</p><p>Then, the machine just sat there - idle. This perplexed me. Did we do something wrong? After about 40 minutes of idling, it started kneading the mixture. I had always let my bread rest when I was baking it manually in the oven, but somehow didn't assume I had to do the same with a machine too. I mention this so you can plan accordingly for a long rest period, which is meant to stabilize the temperature of the ingredients.</p><p>Once you set the course on the Virtuoso Plus, it will tell you precisely when your loaf will be ready. And when it's done, just remove the bread pan carefully by the handles using oven mitts.</p><h2>What makes the bread machine stand out</h2><p>There are 14 different courses to choose from, like gluten-free and sugar-free bread, and even other baked goods like cake. You can also create your own custom course, for which there are several recipes in the accompanying book. For instance, with the dough course, you can make doughnuts, butter rolls, breadsticks, bagels, and more.</p><p>Following the recipe book, I made basic white, rapid white, Italian herb, honey, chocolate, and light sourdough breads, as well as pizza dough and pound cake. The flavors for each were relatively subtle, but they all tasted great.</p><p>No matter what recipe I use, once the bread enters the baking stage, the scent will set off a frenzy in my house.</p><p>"Is the bread done yet?" "When will the bread be done?" My wife and two sons can't wait to get a slice of the latest loaf. Typically, I'll let it cool on a rack for an hour after it's done so that it slices easier. But they can't wait that long, so when I go to slice the bread, I'll often find that someone has absconded with an end piece.</p><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/2Y9MVal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2-pound loaves produced by the Virtuoso Plus</a> are quite large, and because you're slicing it by hand as opposed to a machine, the slices will usually be much larger than what you'd expect from a store-bought loaf too. My teenager takes this as his cue to make massive sandwiches. The rest of the family prefers to just cut the bread in half widthwise and make sandwiches from one slice. I tried halving a recipe to make more reasonably-sized loaves, but the bread didn't come out as delicious and was a little too small.</p><p>As a pizza aficionado, I usually make my own dough by hand with recipes that require a day or two for long fermentation. Still, sometimes, I just don't have the time. When that happens, the pizza dough made by the Virtuoso Plus is a passable substitute for my fancy fermentations.</p><p>I like that I never have trouble getting the bread to come out of the pan. Thanks to the nonstick coating, it slides right out after a couple of bumps on the countertop. The blades and pan are also easy to clean, though you'll want to scrub the blade shafts to get the last bits of bread off.</p><h2>Cons to consider</h2><p>On our first attempt making bread with the Virtuoso Plus, we learned the hard way that you need to be careful that you keep the yeast away from moisture - or at least remind your kids that.</p><p>We added the ingredients in order according to the recipe, but Bucky was kind of making a game out of getting all of the ingredients wet, so this messed with the yeast and made for a dough-y bread in the end. The directions clearly say to be careful about getting the yeast wet, so if you're careful and your child doesn't play with his food, this shouldn't be a problem.</p><h2>The bottom line</h2><p>I've used a few bread machines in my time - mostly secondhand units - but the Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus blows these bread machines away. It's so easy to make a wide range of baked goods, and the results come out consistent and yummy. Clean-up is also a snap.</p><h3>Should you buy it?</h3><p>Due to the $339.95 price, I'd only recommend the Virtuoso Plus if you plan on using it at least once or twice per week.</p><p>It's going to take a while to get your money's worth from no longer buying store-bought baked goods, but it does allow you to get creative and make treats you won't find anywhere else. If you want the best bread machine around, this is the one to buy.</p><h3>Which model should you get?</h3><p>The Virtuoso Plus is an updated version of the popular <a href="https://amzn.to/2X9ifcY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virtuoso, which costs $360 on Amazon</a>.</p><p>The main differences between the two units are that the Virtuoso Plus has four more courses - and thus can make more recipes - and all the recipe times are slightly shorter.</p><p>I like the clean look of the Virtuoso Plus more, as the control panel is black as opposed to silver. Oddly enough, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-BB-PAC20BA-BB-PAC20-Virtuoso-Breadmaker/dp/B0067MQM48/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=zojirushi+virtuoso&amp;qid=1561055208&amp;s=kitchen&amp;sr=1-1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=biip_062419_zojirushi-bread-maker-review-20&amp;linkId=9b21b6c90ccabce67e26fcf330e7f54f&amp;language=en_US">the Virtuoso currently costs $20 more</a> than the Plus on Amazon, so I'd definitely go with the Virtuoso Plus if you're choosing between the two.</p><h3>What are your alternatives?</h3><p>In our <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-bread-machine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">guide to the best bread machines</a>, the older Virtuoso came out on top. However, it does cost much more than the other options on our list. For more affordable solutions:</p><ul><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2C6EZur" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunbeam Programmable Bread Maker ($55.69)</a>: The least expensive alternative in our guide, the Sunbeam machine has an intuitive interface and 12 pre-programmed settings. Unfortunately, the recipe book leaves you guessing, and the unit runs quite loudly.</li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2C4Z1pi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oster Expressbake Bread Maker ($69.50)</a>: Another inexpensive option, the Oster bread maker is versatile and user friendly. However, there are several reports of the machine "walking" across countertops when kneading large loaves.</li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2C6uZS1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Breville BBM800XL Custom Loaf Bread Maker ($243.95)</a>: We think this is the best machine for making unique loaves. There's an automatic fruit and nut dispenser, 13 pre-programmed settings, and four loaf sizes. But, there are durability concerns, and this unit is loud.</li></ul><p>Or, you could just do it the old-fashioned way.</p><p>In its review of the best bread machines, <a href="https://www.cooksillustrated.com/equipment_reviews/1586-bread-machines" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"Cook's Illustrated" recommends</a> making your loaves by hand and popping them in the oven. I did this for years, and the bread does come out delicious. However, when it comes to simplicity, I much prefer a bread machine. If there's a difference in quality, I haven't noticed it.</p><p>Overall, the Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus is your best option if you want homemade bread with minimal hassle.</p><p><strong>Pros:</strong> 14 pre-programmed bread courses, comes with 50 recipes, dual kneading blades, heated lid and pan for even heating, see-through lid window, easy-to-read LCD display</p><p><strong>Cons:</strong> Expensive, must be careful to follow directions closely to get the best results</p><h3><a href="https://amzn.to/2Y9MVal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buy the Zojirushi BB-PDC20BA Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker on Amazon for $339.95</a></h3><p class="tagline"><p><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. 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I used to make my own bread but this $340 machine has saved me so much time - it only takes me 15 minutes to prep a loaf

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<em>Hell hath no fury like a woman boss!</em><br />
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Well, we decided to remove ‘scorned’ from the idiom because no one dares to mess with the boss! But seriously, that was not what the common sentiment was when we started working on this story that turned into a sort of battle of the sexes—only this time it was the battle within the sexes!<br />
<br /> Flooded by a gamut of emotions, people shared their experiences of working under woman boss---some with horrible ones and others with fairly decent experiences. But interestingly, most of the horrible experiences of <keyword id="624" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Women">women</keyword> <keyword id="74643" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="bosses">bosses</keyword> were experienced by women themselves and those who had a smooth sail mostly were men!<br />
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So, after interviewing so many of them, we decided to pick out five most common characteristics that both men and women professionals observed in their respective bosses err…women bosses.<br />
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<strong>Mother or step-mother?</strong><br />
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Having worked under a woman boss myself, I was pretty surprised when men called them motherly, “They are very understanding. They like to listen and generally they are on the same wavelength with their fellow team members,” says Shubhojit Roy, a professional who works with a South Korean consumer durable company.<br />
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Another such professional, who did not wished to be named, said that he felt women bosses were more understanding because of ‘motherly’ nature. “They engage with the team and extend a motherly feeling to the team,” he says.<br />
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But quick to rebut was a young woman professional who started her career under a woman boss. “They are anything but understanding,” says Supriya Das who worked with a telecom company in Gurgaon. She adds that women bosses are tyrannical and often disregard one’s circumstances as excuses.<br />
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<strong>Who’s the boss? eh!</strong><br />
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Well, this one is about ego clashes. While most men felt that there were less of ego clashes because of their understanding nature, women professionals felt that women bosses had a much bigger ego problem.<br />
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“Their ego is like the bubble waiting to burst at the smallest issues,” said Das. Citing an example she says that once she disagreed with her boss over some issue. On voicing her opinion during their team meeting, her boss just eyed her. “She asked me to stay back and later on made it very clear on who’s the boss here!” she recalls. Most women professionals called their female bosses as insecure and jealous. “They get jealous if you look smarter than them,” says Das.<br />
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<strong>Outcome engineers or manipulators?</strong><br />
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JR Ward in his book <em><keyword id="2971103" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lover-Eternal">Lover Eternal</keyword></em> says ‘I like to think of myself more as an outcome engineer.”<br />
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We believe most women bosses would like to call themselves as outcome engineer but team members like to call them manipulators. Both men and women professionals mutually share the feeling. “They know how to manipulate you,” says Karan Katyal, 28 year old IT engineer, who worked under a woman boss in his previous organisation.<br />
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“They just know what your weaknesses are or let’s say how to get something done through you,” he adds. Women too felt the same and said that they also use emotions to manipulate someone into doing something. “They can be so nice and helping that one cannot even imagine that they want something in exchange. And it is only after their work is done that one realizes that their concern for you was not genuine,” avers media professional Kritika Kapoor.<br />
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<strong>Born telepathic!</strong><br />
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Woman bosses are telepathic or so they feel. “They expect everyone to know exactly what they want and how they want it without even communicating,” sighs Katyal. “They will just tell you that they want this but do not believe in giving any background or any other specific detail,” he notes. While agreeing that no one expects spoon-feeding from their bosses, it is always best to be more specific while sharing briefs.<br />
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Tammana Raj Kaushal (name changed), a senior manager in the media relations team of an auto company recollects an incident that happened before her boss left for vacation. Tammana offered to help and took down everything that was needed to be taken care of during her boss’ absence. She finished off the pending work and when her boss joined office after a week, she wanted to get an update on whether she had done the needful for a journalist’s queries for one of her stories.<br />
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“I expected her to tell me all her work that I was supposed to take care of and not imagine that I already knew. Thankfully, one of our other colleagues was also in touch with the journalist and had shared the response. But it was unprofessional on her part to not share anything about the assignment and then expect that I would have done it,” Kaushal recalls angrily.<br />
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<strong>Girls like to swing</strong><br />
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This chartbuster from Zoya Akhtar’s hit movie ‘<em>Dil</em><em> Dhakdne Do’ </em>stands true for women bosses—only this time it is their mood swings that we are talking about. Women are known for their mood swings but can they really keep it away from their workplace? ‘No’ pat comes the reply. “They are all okay with you now and the next moment, they will be criticizing you,” point out both Kaushal and Das.<br />
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They add that if she is having bad day, then it is best not to be seen around her. “She is looking to vent out her anger on someone and waiting to pick on you for the slightest error.”<br />
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On the other hand, Roy and Katyal write-it off as a typical boss trait. “Every boss is like that. They like to vent out their frustrations on their subordinates. I don’t think it is gender specific,” notes Roy. Well, it seems to be the classic case of opposites attract!<br />
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These may be just a few of the characteristics that make a woman boss interesting. And while we come up with our next story on what makes male bosses a favourite among their female subordinates, until then share a few laughs as you read on!<br />
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