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Kitchen & Gear
Reviews and recommendations for the best cookware, gadgets, and bar tools.

Prime Day kitchen deals continue with savings on appliances and cookware
Maya Patel · Jun 28

Prime Day kitchen deals vanish in final hours
Hana Washington · Jun 27

Mayo Transforms Grilled Corn for Enhanced Flavor
Maya Patel · Jun 21

Editors Trust Our Place and Other Non-Toxic Cookware
Hana Washington · Jun 19

Declutter Your Coffee Station: Your Guide to Less Gear
A recent survey found that 60% of specialized coffee gear—like pour-over drippers or siphon brewers—is used less than once a month by home enthusiasts, according to Home Barista Survey, 2024.
Hana Washington· Jun 14· 3 min

Frothy Peaks Leads Latest Coffee Ice Cream Taste Test
Our expert panel just blind-tasted 15 top coffee ice creams, and the unanimous champion was a delightful surprise: Frothy Peaks Artisanal Coffee Swirl.
Maya Patel· Jun 10· 4 min
Analysis & Trends

Dutch Oven, Combo Cooker, or Bread Baker? Choosing the Right Vessel for Your Sourdough
Hana Washington · Nov 5

Four Lenses That Cover Food Photography: The Prime, Macro and Zoom Decision Guide
Hana Washington · Oct 31

Dry-Aging at Home: Bags vs. a Converted Mini-Fridge, and How to Choose
Hana Washington · Oct 29

Five Tools That Decide Your First Batch: A Beginner's Cheesemaking Equipment Guide
Hana Washington · Oct 26

Five Tools That Fix Your Toughest Food Styling Problems
Hana Washington · Oct 28

Diagnose Your Camp Kitchen Problem Before You Buy: The Upgrade That Actually Fixes It
Maya Patel · Oct 22
Explainers

Three Levels of Care: How to Wash, Deep Clean, and Restore Wooden Kitchen Utensils
Hana Washington · Oct 27

How to Choose Food Photography Lighting: Match Direction and Quality to the Mood and Texture You Want
Hana Washington · Oct 24

LED, Strobe, or Window Light: Choosing the Right Source for Your Food Photography Style
Hana Washington · Oct 18

How to Compose and Light Your Food Photos: A Beginner's Framework for Better Shots at Home
Hana Washington · Oct 17

The Science of Knife Sharpening: How Grit, Angle, and Abrasion Decide Your Edge
Hana Washington · Oct 16

How to Maintain Stainless Steel Cookware
Hana Washington · Aug 10

