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Woman in apron kneading dough by window in rustic kitchen with warm light Kitchen · Sep 8, 2016Who Knew Dehydrating Was So Much Fun?Product Reviewed: Excalibur 2400 4-Tray DehydratorJill Weisenberger · 1 min readElderly woman prepares food in a warm, cozy kitchen environment Kitchen · Jul 1, 2016A Stand Mixer That Prizes Good DesignProduct Reviewed: SMEG Stand MixerZachari Breeding · 3 min readElderly woman enjoying yoga and stretching exercises at home, promoting wellness and healthy living Kitchen · Apr 27, 2016The Path to Purer Juice?Product Reviewed: Omega 8006 JuicerCara Anselmo · 2 min readA joyful woman with curly hair holding an orange in her kitchen, promoting a Kitchen · Apr 20, 20164 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 readA mother and daughter enjoying quality time together at the dining table during the Kitchen · Mar 1, 2016Pleasingly Perfect ParchmentProducts Reviewed: PaperChef Culinary Parchment Multipurpose Non-Stick Paper and PaperChef Culinary Parchment Cooking BagsCara Rosenbloom · 2 min readTwo children smiling and enjoying watermelon on a summer day outdoors Kitchen · Feb 26, 2016Sneaky 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 readTwo hikers walking among layered desert badlands hills Kitchen · Dec 18, 2015Ready 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 readWomen walking outdoors with yoga mats, enjoying a morning fitness session Kitchen · Dec 16, 2015One Pot for a Perfect Roasted ChickenProduct Reviewed: Emile Henry Chicken BakerAnne Cundiff · 2 min readInviting bedroom with a table setting featuring a candle, vase, and green mugs Kitchen · Dec 5, 2015Over the Moon about MezzalunasProduct Reviewed: JK Adams Herb Chopper and BowlCara Anselmo · 2 min readA middle-aged woman filling a glass with water in a modern kitchen setting Kitchen · Nov 5, 2015Why You Should Grind Your Own SpicesProduct Reviewed: Rösle Glass Spice MillElizabeth Shaw · 1 min readSenior woman relaxes with a cup of tea in a cozy indoor setting, side Kitchen · Mar 2, 2015The 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 readAfrican American woman in a cozy hoodie with a glass of water, starting her Kitchen · Oct 27, 2014Dishing up a Heart-Healthy PizzaProduct Reviewed: Emile Henry Grilling / Baking StoneLauren O'Connor · 2 min readClose-up of hands holding a basket filled with fresh organic parsley, emphasizing health and Kitchen · Oct 27, 2014Kitchen 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 readFull body of middle aged woman in sportswear and headband sitting on mat while Kitchen · May 5, 2014The 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 readA young woman smiles warmly by a window as sunlight streams through a curtain Kitchen · Apr 7, 2014Herb Shears for Kitchen GardenersProduct Reviewed: Shun Herb ShearsCaroline Kaufman · 2 min readElderly couple walking on grass carrying yoga mats, enjoying a sunny day outdoors Kitchen · Mar 22, 2014Mortar and Pestle: A Key for Grinding Spice Blends at HomeProduct Reviewed Emile Henry Mortar and PestleJanel Funk · 3 min readWoman making candles at home with granulated wax in jars Kitchen · Jan 22, 2014Microwaveable Rice: Your New Frenemy?Product Reviewed: Lékué Rice CookerAnita Mirchandani · 2 min readA joyful couple with a baby in a carrier at a scenic park bridge Kitchen · Dec 20, 2013The Gadget with a Seal of ApprovalProduct Review Caso ® Vacuum SealerNatalia Stasenko · 2 min readTwo senior women smiling and spending time together in a cozy kitchen Kitchen · Dec 20, 2013A Knife Made for Sparkling LemonadeProduct Reviewed Pure Komachi 2 Citrus KnifeMcKel Hill · 1 min readInviting hotel room with a French press coffee setup on the bedside table, perfect Kitchen · Dec 20, 2013Caramelized Onions without the TearsProduct Reviewed: Rösle Onion and Vegetable ChopperMaria Tadic · 2 min read