Q: I was shopping for cutting boards recently and saw a wood board that was heat safe to 350°F. Could such boards be used as trivets? Thank you!

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From time to time, a reader writes us with feedback on a kitchen product they particularly like. Today's reader product review: The OXO food mill. A food mill is a terrific tool for blending sauces and jams, making mashed potatoes, and getting rid of tomato skins and seeds. Here's what reader John has to say about his OXO food mill! More

What are the essential tools every cook needs in the kitchen? Last week we shared our guide to essential prep tools and utensils. So you're prepped: now what? Our new guide to the most important cooking tools takes you to the next step. More

What are the essential tools every cook needs in the kitchen? Both new and experienced cooks can benefit from going back to the basics. First up: essential prep tools and utensils. More

I was recently given a jar of homemade spoon butter, and it rules. What does one do with spoon butter, you ask? Slather it onto your wooden spoons, let them sit overnight, and then buff with a dry cloth. It brings the sheen back to your spoons, and protects them from drying, cracking, and staining. (And bonus points for leaving your hands soft.) More

I had read about the importance of an oven thermometer years ago, and purchased one for my apartment oven. The difference wasn't much, but it was great to know what was really going on in there. However, when I moved, I forgot the little thing and left it hanging on the middle rack. More

Choosing my favorite baking tool was a difficult challenge. I thought first about the things that I use often like my favorite zester or my Silpat. Then I thought about things with emotional significance like my grandmother's cookie cutters or my mom's old sheet trays. But when it comes right down to it, there's only one favorite. More

Pastry scrapers really need their own infomercial. It slices! It dices! It cleans up gunked-on messes! I use mine for all of the above. More

What better time of year than Valentine's Day to get a little whimsical in your kitchen? Make heart-shaped pancakes, decorate with tea bag tags, prettify your milk with frozen hearts, or add some lovin' to your cooking with one of these heart-shaped kitchen products: More

All over California and Florida, citrus trees laden with oranges, lemons and grapefruits are bursting with color this time of year. Even if you don't live in one of these locales, there's no need to be envious — you can still bring these cheery fruits into your kitchen with these citrus-inspired accessories! More