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Hana Washington

Staff Writer, Kitchen & Gear

Hana Washington is a Staff Writer for Kitchen & Gear at Favorite Foods & Drinks, where she covers culinary technology, recipe development, and product testing. Her writing focuses on the intersection of food science and home cooking, helping readers understand the mechanics behind exceptional culinary results. Through rigorous, repeatable testing and exhaustive product evaluations, she ensures every recommendation and recipe is foolproof and practical. By demystifying kitchen gear and culinary science, Hana empowers home cooks to elevate their everyday cooking with confidence.

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Elegant dining room of a Bristol restaurant with diners enjoying a sophisticated meal, highlighting the city's culinary excellence.
Restaurants

Bristol restaurants vie for British Restaurant Awards glory

Two Michelin-starred restaurants, Bulrush and Wilsons, are among eight Bristol establishments vying for national recognition at the eighth annual British Restaurant Awards.

Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min read

A stressed young woman in a modern kitchen surrounded by expensive groceries, contrasted with an idealized image of effortless home cooking on a phone screen.
Recipes

Social media's tradwife kitchen trend is making home cooking unattainable.

To cook like tradwife influencer Nara Smith, who boasts 12.

Aug 14, 2026 · 3 min read

A gleaming, well-maintained stainless steel saucepan resting on a clean kitchen counter, showcasing its polished surface and durability.
Kitchen & Gear

How to Maintain Stainless Steel Cookware

Even a premium stainless steel pan can face permanent damage from everyday kitchen habits, often within its first year of use.

Aug 10, 2026 · 6 min read

A close-up of an expensive Wagyu basturma brisket sandwich on a table in a restaurant, with patrons in the background looking at their phones.
Restaurants

Restaurant ratings are unreliable, and the digital age is eroding local flavor.

A $38 Wagyu basturma brisket sandwich from Yerord Mas became the flashpoint for an online debate so intense its chef-owner initially pulled it from the menu.

Aug 8, 2026 · 4 min read

A diverse family smiling and cooking a healthy, colorful ketogenic meal together in a sunlit, modern kitchen.
Recipes

Easy Ketogenic Diet Meal Plan Recipes Revolutionize Home Cooking

A recent 'Home Cook Trends' survey found 60% of new ketogenic diet adopters cite 'easy home recipes' as their primary reason for starting and sticking with the plan.

Aug 5, 2026 · 4 min read

A beautifully arranged spread of fresh, colorful plant-based foods on a wooden table, bathed in natural sunlight, symbolizing healthy and personalized eating.
Recipes

What Are Personalized Plant-Based Diet Plans?

A 2023 survey found that 45% of consumers are interested in personalized nutrition plans, a dramatic increase from just 20% five years ago, according to the Nutrition Insights Report.

Aug 4, 2026 · 4 min read

Close-up of colorful vegetables and chicken being expertly sautéed in a hot skillet, creating a visually appealing and delicious meal.
Recipes

How to Master Sautéing: A Step-by-Step Cooking Guide

Unlike basic pan-frying, true sautéing demands constant motion in the pan to prevent burning and ensure a crispy outside with a tender inside.

Jul 9, 2026 · 4 min read

A kitchen counter filled with meal kit ingredients, symbolizing the trade-off between convenience and culinary creativity.
Recipes

Meal kits: A convenience trap, sacrificing creativity

For a family of four, HelloFresh's most expensive plan can cost nearly $400 a month before shipping and tax, delivering 36 pre-portioned servings designed to take 20-45 minutes to prepare, according t

Jul 5, 2026 · 5 min read

Close-up cinematic view of a steak searing on a cast-iron skillet, showcasing the golden-brown crust and steam, illustrating the Maillard reaction.
Ingredients

How Do the Scientific Principles of the Maillard Reaction Work?

Under roasting conditions in closed systems, furans can yield up to 330 micromol of furan and 260 micromol of 2-methylfuran per mol of precursor.

Jul 4, 2026 · 4 min read

A collection of aesthetically pleasing non-toxic bakeware, including ceramic, glass, and stainless steel pans, displayed on a kitchen counter.
Kitchen & Gear

Best Non-Toxic Bakeware for Home Cooks

PFAS chemicals, linked to serious health issues such as testicular and kidney cancer, infertility, and liver damage, are present in some common bakeware, making material choice critical for home...

Jul 3, 2026 · 5 min read

A rare 1960s Pyrex dish with a distinctive pattern displayed prominently on a shelf in a thrift store, suggesting a valuable find.
Kitchen & Gear

Thrift Stores Unearth Valuable 1960s Pyrex Dish Designs

A single, limited-production Clover Berry Pyrex dish from the 1960s can fetch up to $6,000.

Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Perfectly golden-brown and crispy home fries sizzling in a cast-iron skillet, ready to be served.
Recipes

What Makes Home Fries Crispy?

The secret to home fries that shatter with crispness, not just brown, lies not in more oil or higher heat, but in a simple 10-minute pre-cook step that most recipes skip.

Jun 28, 2026 · 4 min read

High-end kitchen appliances like a Vitamix blender and Breville espresso maker on sale during the final hours of Prime Day.
Kitchen & Gear

Prime Day kitchen deals vanish in final hours

A Vitamix Ascent X3 blender, typically priced at $650, is currently 42% off at $375, but this unprecedented deal vanishes in just a few hours.

Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

A family happily celebrating Father's Day with a unique, homemade dinner at their dining table in a cozy home setting.
Recipes

Five Unique Father's Day 2026 Dinner Recipes at Home

Despite 85% of fathers preferring a homemade meal for Father's Day, searches for 'unique dinner ideas' surged by 120% last year, revealing a widespread desire for special, yet achievable, culinary exp

Jun 23, 2026 · 5 min read

A stylishly retro kitchen table set with a glistening Jell-O mold and other popular Y2K dishes, ready for a modern 2026 revival.
Recipes

Top 3 Popular Y2K Recipes Ready for a Modern 2026 Revival

A Jell-O mold, once an ironic potluck staple, recently drew over 5 million TikTok views.

Jun 21, 2026 · 4 min read

A close-up of a basket filled with fresh, ripe strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries on a wooden surface with soft lighting.
Restaurants

Shoppers Believe Common Berry Myths, From Nutrition to Health Benefits

A recent survey found 75% of shoppers hold at least three common misconceptions about berries, impacting their purchasing decisions.

Jun 21, 2026 · 3 min read

A sophisticated plate of penne alla vodka served in a modern, upscale restaurant setting, highlighting the revival of 80s comfort food.
Recipes

Popular 80s Recipes Updated for Today's Palates

At Carbone's London outpost, chefs serve over 120 orders of penne alla vodka each night.

Jun 20, 2026 · 4 min read

A modern kitchen counter displaying a set of premium non-toxic saucepans, bathed in natural light, suggesting healthy and stylish cooking.
Kitchen & Gear

Editors Trust Our Place and Other Non-Toxic Cookware

The Joseph Joseph Space non-stick three-piece saucepan set is currently 40% off, priced at £177, offering a rare chance to invest in premium non-toxic kitchenware, according to Good Food .

Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read

Home cook reducing food waste by creatively using ingredients and leftovers in a bright, organized kitchen.
Ingredients

9 Food Waste Reduction Habits for Home Cooks

Wasted food generates pollution equivalent to 37 million cars annually, according to Ecocycle .

Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min read

A delicious and nutritious one-pot tortellini with meat sauce being cooked and enjoyed at a scenic campsite, showcasing the ease of gourmet camp cooking.
Recipes

9 Easy Nutritious Camping Recipes for Convenience and Health

One-Pot Tortellini With Meat Sauce requires no chopping and about 45 minutes to cook, proving gourmet-level convenience is possible even deep in the woods.

Jun 17, 2026 · 5 min read