Deiss PRO Digital Meat Thermometer Review

Hello Pop Culture Shockers! So, it’s been awhile since I’ve written a review and that’s because I’ve been super busy with my garden and winding the season down. I’ve also been very busy managing my Crohn’s and this has been most challenging for me. But, I’ll save that for another day. BTW, did you check out my indoor herb garden? I posted a pic on Insta on Sunday and can you believe that my Thyme has sprouted?!?! So excited!

Let me get to the review. I’ve been on the fence about whether or not I needed to purchase a meat thermometer. Every time I grill, it’s been in the back of my head as to whether, or not, I’ve cooked meat thoroughly. Honestly even in the kitchen the thought goes through my head. Well, I got a Deiss PRO Digital Meat Thermometer. It looks nice and it’s sturdy and best of all -- it’s very versatile! It’s a meat thermometer so obviously it gives accurate readings for meat. But, this thermometer can also be used to take the temperature of bath water, drinks, candy and deep-frying! Yay! I love multi-purpose tools don’t you?

Deiss PRO Digital Meat Thermometer Features:

• Fast Precise Readings with Backlight Display
• Memory Function and Calibration
• Waterproof
• Easy and Convenient Storage via magnetic side
• Measures Temputares From -58°F to 572°F
• Antibacterial Probe
• Lifetime Warranty

The #Deiss PRO Digital Meat Thermometer sells for $9.98 and is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GTXLS5N

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Recipe and Silicone Baking Mat Review

I love to bake and with this being the holiday season, I have been doing quite a lot of it. And today I’m going to share my amazing Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Recipe. But, first let’s take a look at a tool that should be in every baker’s kitchen -- silicone baking mats. I have to admit that until about six months ago, I had never used a silicone baking mat and now I wouldn’t want to bake without one.

Silicone Baking Mats by Teresa's Kitchen are a really good quality baking mat. One item to note, if you’ve never used one they’re gonna feel really weird at first. Anyway, having received my Silicone Baking Mats by Teresa's Kitchen yesterday, I whipped up a batch of one of my personal favorite cookies, Chocolate Chip Cheesecake.

While the cookies are easy to make, just as with any cookie even baking can be tricky. With the Silicone Baking Mats by Teresa's Kitchen my cookies baked evenly and were so easy to transfer from cookie sheet to rack. Clean up is an absolute breeze. A simple rinse with warm water -- no scrubbing -- and you can move on to next. I previously written about my love of Pralines and I can’t wait to try this mat out on that.

Silicone Baking Mat by Teresa's Kitchen Features:

• Non-Stick
• Heat Resistant to 480F
• Easy To Clean
• Set of 2 - 16" 1/2 x 11"
• BPA Free
• Dishwasher Safe
• Two-Year Guarantee
• Available in Colors: Burgundy, Brown, Orange, Green

Silicone Baking Mat by Teresa's Kitchen lists for $16.99 but are on Amazon for $12.99!

Pop Culture Chock Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 2 ¼ cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Beat together the butter, sugar, brown sugar, and cream cheese. Add the egg and vanilla, mix well. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add chocolate chips. Scoop by rounded tablespoons onto Silicone Baking Mat by Teresa's Kitchen lined baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 9-10 minutes, until the edges look set. Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before moving to wire rack.