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Kitchen & Gear
Find the best tools for your kitchen. We test and review everything from stand mixers to the sharpest chef's knives.

Early Memorial Day Home Deals Arrive Ahead of Schedule
Amara Okoro · May 15

Simple Gazpacho Recipe: Blend Fresh Vegetables
Kurt Zimmerman · Jun 7

Head-to-Head Test: bon COOK BONMAT vs. Silpat—Which Non-Stick Mat Is Really Best?
Sponsored by bon COOK · Jul 14

Struggling to Eat Out on a Diet? Here's How Menu-Order AI Delivers Confidence
Sponsored by GLP · Sep 11
Analysis & Trends

Don't Toss Those Grounds: A Practical Guide to Repurposing Spent Coffee at Home
Kurt Zimmerman · Nov 1

Hamilton Beach or Oster? The Two Budget Rice Cookers Actually Worth Your Money
Amara Okoro · Oct 21

Five Cookware Materials, One Kitchen: Which Pan Actually Fits How You Cook?
Kurt Zimmerman · Oct 14

Top 10 Budget Kitchen Tools Under $50 for Home Chefs
Kurt Zimmerman · Sep 20

6 Clever Kitchen Gadgets for Home Chefs in 2026
Kurt Zimmerman · Jul 8

Why Home Chefs Are Trading Big Appliances for Space-Saving Gear
Kurt Zimmerman · Jun 17
Explainers

Modifier or Generator? How to Pick the Right AI Tool for Your Kitchen Task
Kurt Zimmerman · Nov 9

Cheaper, Tougher, Better: The Restaurant Supply Store Upgrades Every Home Cook Should Make
Kurt Zimmerman · Nov 8

Ceramic vs. Steel Knives: Sharpness You Can't Sharpen at Home
Kurt Zimmerman · Oct 31

Conductivity vs. Retention: How to Pick the Right Pan for Searing, Simmering, and Sauces
Kurt Zimmerman · Oct 23

There Is No "Best" Kitchen Knife Steel — There's Only the Best Steel for How You Actually Cook
Amara Okoro · Oct 21

How to Choose the Right Sharpening Angle for Your Knife
Kurt Zimmerman · Oct 16

