Cinder Grill Review: Cooks Like a Champ, but Needs Refinement
This countertop grill impressively slow-cooks and sears meat and vegetables, but the design feels underdone. Continue reading Cinder Grill Review: Cooks Like a Champ, but Needs Refinement
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Work Sharp Culinary E5 Kitchen Knife Sharpener Review: Excellent Edges
Work Sharp’s sharpener, with its flexible belts, puts a fine edge on your everyday kitchen blades. Continue reading Work Sharp Culinary E5 Kitchen Knife Sharpener Review: Excellent Edges
Zojirushi Multicooker EL-CAC60 Review: A Great Instant Pot-Alternative
The company famous for its rice cookers introduces a 6-quart multicooker to take on the Instant Pots of the world. And it’s pretty great. Continue reading Zojirushi Multicooker EL-CAC60 Review: A Great Instant Pot-Alternative
Best Fermenting Gear: Masontops, Pickle Pipes, Pickle Pebbles, Fermenting Books
This is the stuff to buy if you want to start making your own pickles, kimchis, and sauerkrauts. Continue reading Best Fermenting Gear: Masontops, Pickle Pipes, Pickle Pebbles, Fermenting Books
Zavor Lux 6-Quart Multicooker Review: A Nudge Better Than the Instant Pot
You may not recognize the name, but you’ll be instantly impressed with this multicooker’s capabilities. Continue reading Zavor Lux 6-Quart Multicooker Review: A Nudge Better Than the Instant Pot
Vermicular Musui-Kamado Review: Luxurious, but Lacking
This induction-powered, cast-iron multicooker from Japan has an impressive array of capabilities, but it doesn’t break any new ground. Continue reading Vermicular Musui-Kamado Review: Luxurious, but Lacking
2 Food Processors Tested: Breville, Cuisinart
Even if your knife skills are solid, a food processor is still faster and more convenient for bigger projects. Continue reading 2 Food Processors Tested: Breville, Cuisinart
Tovala Steam Oven Review: Interesting, But Undercooked
This countertop oven toasts, bakes, reheats, broils, and steams—but the concept doesn’t quite succeed. Continue reading Tovala Steam Oven Review: Interesting, But Undercooked
Best Cookbooks (Fall 2018): José Andrés, Anissa Helou, Simone Klabin
This year’s best food books reflect the importance of community, whether it’s about saving the world or just understanding it a little better. Continue reading Best Cookbooks (Fall 2018): José Andrés, Anissa Helou, Simone Klabin
Make Thanksgiving Taste Like the Future With This Freeze-Dried Apple Pie
Rising-star chef Eric Rivera has an easy way to up your holiday game: using powdered freeze-dried foods to amplify the flavors in your favorite recipes. Continue reading Make Thanksgiving Taste Like the Future With This Freeze-Dried Apple Pie