Author Archives: Joe Ray

Ready-to-cook meal kits are the epitome of internet-fueled instant gratification. But the recipe still needs tweaking. Continue reading Meal Kits Have a Packaging Problem→

The fall of 2017 brings with it six excellent books for making coffee, instant-pot dinners, and Thai drinking fare. Continue reading 2017 Cookbook Roundup: Pie and Whiskey, Craft Coffee, Dinner in an Instant→

Java fanatics know that absolute control is key to crafting the perfect cup of coffee. Continue reading 5 Essentials for The Perfect Cup of Coffee, From the Grinder to the Mug→

The new five-volume, $560 book about bread showcases amazing techniques, both old and new. Continue reading Review: Modernist Bread Slices Into the Science of the Loaf→

If you want total control over your morning coffee, the December Dripper is a great tool to take on the quest for perfection. Continue reading December Dripper Review: Refine Your Pour-Over Coffee Method→

The $300 drip machine from Breville offers many ways to tinker with the variables that go into brewing your morning cup. Continue reading Breville Precision Brewer Thermal Review: Excellent Control for Dialing in Your Ideal Drip→

The Traeger Timberline 850 has tremendous potential, but its flaws are tough to stomach. Continue reading Review: Traeger Timberline 850→

The Spinzall kitchen centrifuge does stuff like clarify fruit juices, make butter, and create clear herb oils. Continue reading Spinzall Review: It Clarifies and Separates, But It’s Too Much for Most People’s Needs→

A group of bakers, millers, and scientists are working to make whole-grain foods delicious. Continue reading Wheat Nerds and Scientists Join Forces to Build a Better Bread→

Breville’s new espresso machine costs as much as a used car. But it’s totally worth it. Continue reading Breville Oracle Touch Review: It’s Expensive, But It Makes a Damn Good Espresso→