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Mallets and Pounders: Valuable Kitchen Tools for Meat, Poultry and MoreMeat mallets and pounders not only can tenderize healthier, less fatty yet tougher cuts of meat, but also are a great stress reliever. What’s more therapeutic after a long, busy day than pouring a glass of wine and…EA Stewart · 2 min read
Grinders: Kitchen Essentials for Fresh, Flavorful Grains, Spices and CoffeeVarieties of grinders have been in use for thousands of years, including the first mortar and pestle for grinding coffee beans in Ethiopia; gorgeous, intricately designed spice grinders originating from Turkey or…EA Stewart · 2 min read
A Bright, Better-flowing Water BottleProduct Reviewed: 50 Strong’s Simply Better Gym BottleJessica Cording · 1 min read
Innovative, Ergonomic Measuring CupsProduct Reviewed: Urban Trend’s Reverso Plus measuring cupsAlanna Waldron · 1 min read
Cheese Board with a Natural, Rustic LookProduct Reviewed: JK Adams Strata Slate ServerWendy Lopez · 1 min read
Who Knew Dehydrating Was So Much Fun?Product Reviewed: Excalibur 2400 4-Tray DehydratorJill Weisenberger · 1 min read
A Stand Mixer That Prizes Good DesignProduct Reviewed: SMEG Stand MixerZachari Breeding · 3 min read
The Path to Purer Juice?Product Reviewed: Omega 8006 JuicerCara Anselmo · 2 min read
4 Guidelines You Need to Know about Kitchen CompostingThere's no wonder that so many municipalities offer (and even require) recycling programs. The benefits of recycling glass, plastic, paper and aluminum products are numerous. But what about food scraps and yard…Zachari Breeding · 3 min read
Pleasingly Perfect ParchmentProducts Reviewed: PaperChef Culinary Parchment Multipurpose Non-Stick Paper and PaperChef Culinary Parchment Cooking BagsCara Rosenbloom · 2 min read
Sneaky Kitchen Hacks and Tips to Reduce Food WasteIt’s happened to all of us: Something in the kitchen gets forgotten and ends up “past its prime.” We all hate to waste, but beyond banana bread, are there other ways to put less-than-perfect produce or food to use?…Diane Quagliani · 2 min read
Ready for Kitchen Composting? Get Started with These TipsAlthough it may be less about food waste prevention and more about food waste management, composting helps reduce methane gas by keeping food out of landfills. But what if you don't have space for an outdoor compost…Diane Quagliani · 2 min read
One Pot for a Perfect Roasted ChickenProduct Reviewed: Emile Henry Chicken BakerAnne Cundiff · 2 min read
Over the Moon about MezzalunasProduct Reviewed: JK Adams Herb Chopper and BowlCara Anselmo · 2 min read
Why You Should Grind Your Own SpicesProduct Reviewed: Rösle Glass Spice MillElizabeth Shaw · 1 min read
The Rasp Grater: From Woodshop Tool to Kitchen EssentialWhen brothers Richard and Jeff Grace invented the Microplane ® rasp in 1990, they weren’t envisioning it in the hands of cooks. The long, thin tool with sharp ridges was designed to mount on a hacksaw for smoothing…Christy Wilson · 1 min read
Dishing up a Heart-Healthy PizzaProduct Reviewed: Emile Henry Grilling / Baking StoneLauren O'Connor · 2 min read
Kitchen Scale: It Really Measures UpThere’s a certain nostalgia that comes with baking : perhaps an image of kneading dough on a rustic wooden block with billows of flour swirling through the air, or of golden rolls cooling on a rack, made fresh by…Sara Haas · 2 min read
The Moka Pot: Coffee to Go, No Electricity RequiredThe moka pot's construction has changed little in its 80-year history. Moka pots typically are made from aluminum or stainless steel. The base of the pot (or "boiler") holds the water. The funnel-shaped chamber in…Sara Haas · 2 min read
Herb Shears for Kitchen GardenersProduct Reviewed: Shun Herb ShearsCaroline Kaufman · 2 min read
Mortar and Pestle: A Key for Grinding Spice Blends at HomeProduct Reviewed Emile Henry Mortar and PestleJanel Funk · 3 min read
Microwaveable Rice: Your New Frenemy?Product Reviewed: Lékué Rice CookerAnita Mirchandani · 2 min read
The Gadget with a Seal of ApprovalProduct Review Caso ® Vacuum SealerNatalia Stasenko · 2 min read
A Knife Made for Sparkling LemonadeProduct Reviewed Pure Komachi 2 Citrus KnifeMcKel Hill · 1 min read