hs03842 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Who has a secret for getting the house to smell fresh after cooking broccoli or something like that? Those smells seem to just cling around! Opening windows doesn’t seem to make it go away too fast shockingly. My husband hates walking in on a stinky veggie night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 What are you doing to your poor brassicas? They shouldn't stink! Though, with that said... how's your stove fan? Does it vent properly? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hs03842 Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 17 minutes ago, Tanaqui said: What are you doing to your poor brassicas? They shouldn't stink! Though, with that said... how's your stove fan? Does it vent properly? Roasted with olive oil or Steamed in microwave/on stovetop I love how veggies taste when cooked this way—they just drive my husband crazy! The fan works ok, though I don’t usually consider using it when roasting in the oven. I will try that next time. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 You could get an air purifier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I used to keep a microwave in the garage and a 6 quart Nesco roaster for stinky cooking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Tanaqui said: What are you doing to your poor brassicas? They shouldn't stink! Eh, they don't stink when you're hungry and eating them, but they're pretty stinky after that 😄. Everything in the cabbage family has a strong smell that cannot be conquered with a fan. My solution is a stove on the patio. It's also great for when you don't want to heat the house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 We cook smelly stuff outside. There is an overhang from the roof over part of the deck, so there is usually a good place to do that even if the weather isn't great. I have an electric frying pan that has a high domed lid, and it's great for keeping stale bacon smells out of the house, or fish. It would work for veggies, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hs03842 Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Thanks everyone! I will be upping my garage/outdoor cooking set up (and will know it’s super normal to cook in the garage while doing it!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Tanaqui said: What are you doing to your poor brassicas? They shouldn't stink! Though, with that said... how's your stove fan? Does it vent properly? Whether or not you like the smell is subjective, but broccoli is definitely a stronger smell that clings long after the meal is gone. I think it’s like this with any brassicas and meats. Garlicky foods linger too. Yesterday I got rid of cooked kale smell by making apple butter in my mini crockpot, but that’s not practical. I like to simmer herbs to help freshen up the place. I like any combination of rosemary, citrus peels, lemon balm, cardamom, and vanilla. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 50 minutes ago, JoyKM said: Thanks everyone! I will be upping my garage/outdoor cooking set up (and will know it’s super normal to cook in the garage while doing it!). The big advantage to using a garage space is freedom from yellow jackets. I had always pictured having lovely outdoor make your own street tacos parties, with an electric griddle for masa tortillas, and a crockpot each for the beans and meats, and scads of tomato, onion, and shredded cheese heaps in a cool wrought iron frame with deep white bowls contraption, but alas, the time of the year when this is reliably feasible temperature wise is also prime season for yellow jackets. Yeah, no. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Tanaqui said: What are you doing to your poor brassicas? They shouldn't stink! Though, with that said... how's your stove fan? Does it vent properly? When I roast them they STINK. So yummy, but stinky. 1 hour ago, Carol in Cal. said: We cook smelly stuff outside. There is an overhang from the roof over part of the deck, so there is usually a good place to do that even if the weather isn't great. I have an electric frying pan that has a high domed lid, and it's great for keeping stale bacon smells out of the house, or fish. It would work for veggies, too. wait...why wouldn't you want the house to smell like bacon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 1 minute ago, Ktgrok said: When I roast them they STINK. So yummy, but stinky. wait...why wouldn't you want the house to smell like bacon? I love the smell of bacon cooking, and even fresh bacon, but that stale, persistent aftersmell lingers in our old house for days and permeates our clothes. It's just awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Yup, we have a small house with open closets (there were no closets when we moved in). While roasted veggies and bacon smell so good at the time, grabbing a coat to head out the door and finding that lingering odor is a nuisance... and the reason I have a teeny perfume spray bottle in my purse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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