Lisa Freedman's Recent Articles
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I Love This New OXO Pan Even More Than I Love My Trusty Cast Iron Skillet
Shopping
It's $50 for a giant, 12-inch pan.
Jul 18, 2022
10 Brilliant Organizing Lessons I Learned from Old IKEA Catalogs
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
The idea from the 1977 catalog is my favorite.
Jul 16, 2022
I Tried the Dishwasher Cleaner that Amazon Shoppers Are Obsessed With (It’s on Sale for Prime Day!)
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
The stuff has more than 2,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. Here's what we thought.
Jul 13, 2022
The Ridiculously Versatile Toaster Oven I’m Buying Myself for Prime Day
Shopping
It's also an air fryer! And I really miss bar food!
Jul 13, 2022
The 7 Best Groceries to Get at Wawa If You’re on the Road This Summer
Groceries
Their soft pretzels never disappoint.
Jul 13, 2022
If You Buy Anything on Prime Day, It Should Be These Ridiculously Amazing Reusable Bags
Amazon Prime Day 2022
We seriously can't stop talking about them!
Jul 12, 2022
Prime Day Is the Perfect Chance to Snag This Editor-Favorite Dutch Oven for Way Less
Because you don't HAVE to spend a small fortune on a Dutch oven. In fact, you really just need to spend $45.
Jul 12, 2022
The Totally Free Fridge-Organizing Trick I Wish I’d Tried Years Ago
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
One little change, and everything else fell into place!
Jul 11, 2022
The $3 Target Freezer Find I Always Keep on Hand for Impromptu Grilling Nights
Groceries
Nope, it's not french fries.
Jul 9, 2022
Our Very Best Tips for Taking Care of Your Dutch Oven
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Make sure you do number 9.
Jul 4, 2022
I’m Going To Be Pouring These New Vinegars On Everything All Summer Long
Groceries
I'm going to be mixing them into seltzers and cocktails, drizzling them over fruit salad and ice cream, and pairing them with cheese and chocolatey desserts.
Jun 27, 2022
The $3 Pantry Staple I Keep on Hand for Easy Dinners When I Don’t Know What Else to Make
Kitchn's Week Off
Nope, it's not pasta. It's more interesting than that!
Jun 27, 2022
The $7 Knife I Use Every Single Day
Tools
It's the handle that makes this particular knife so perfect.
Jun 24, 2022
This Gorgeous, Splurgy Pot Is My Secret Weapon for Making Perfect Rice
Shopping
No more gummy or overcooked rice!
Jun 21, 2022
Made In Just Launched a Carbon Steel Griddle — and My Smashed Potatoes Have Never Been Better
Shopping
Of course, it's a must-have for so much more than just potatoes.
Jun 13, 2022
The $0 Spice Storage Solution I Wish I’d Tried Years Ago
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
I didn't have to buy a single thing!
May 21, 2022
We Got a Sneak Peek of Crate & Barrel’s Cool New Test Kitchen — And Spotted 3 Smart Organizing Tricks to Steal
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
When we were done gawking, that is.
May 17, 2022
This New Trader Joe’s Freezer Find Is Even Better than Those Beloved Chocolate Croissants
Groceries
You don't even have to preheat the oven!
May 7, 2022
This Wacky-Looking, Portable Gadget Brews The Smoothest Coffee I've Ever Tasted
Tools
And a Stanford University professor designed it!
Apr 26, 2022
This $6 Aldi Snack Is a Total Dupe for a Trader Joe’s Favorite
Groceries
Think: Salty, crunchy, and creamy!
May 6, 2022
Before & After: My Pantry Was Always a Hot Mess — So I Found a Whole New Way to Use It
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
It's unconventional, but it works!
May 5, 2022
The Great Kitchen Pegboard: How to Build and Hang the Ultimate Kitchen Storage Solution
When it comes down to it, there may be no better storage solution in the world than a pegboard. Woodworkers and car folks love ’em for a garage, but we think they work even better in the kitchen. Don’t take our word for it, though; none other than the great Julia Child swore by a pegboard for hanging everything from copper pans to whisks (see hers here). As you’ll see from us in the days to come, there’s no setup a pegboard can’t handle. A pegboard as a spice rack?
May 4, 2022
11 Inexpensive Restaurant Tools Every Home Cook Should Have
Tools
Everyone needs a bus bin or three.
May 4, 2022
I Bought This $6 IKEA Find on a Whim Almost a Year Ago — And I Still Use It Every Single Day
Tools
It's actually a set of three things!
May 3, 2022
The Single Worst Thing You Can Do to Your Air Fryer
Tools
Here's how to keep that basket as nonsticky as possible!
May 2, 2022
This Simple Gadget Kept The Mosquitos Away Last Summer — And I’m Already Dusting it Off For This Year
Shopping
"I can actually sit outside and drink a glass of wine without having to constantly smack myself!"
Apr 22, 2022
Remembering My Late Father Through Passover, Matzo Brei, and Some Very Cheesy Puns
Passover
"My dad isn't here to make fried matzo anymore, so I decided to make it for myself."
Apr 18, 2022
The Surprising Office Supply I Use in the Kitchen Almost Every Day
Tips from The Kitchn
Take note, if you ever struggle to open jars.
Apr 15, 2022
This $15 Pickle Container Is the Best Invention Since Sliced Bread
Tools
Get it? Because we eat pickles with sandwiches?!
Apr 11, 2022
I Tried the $15 Knife Sharpener with More Than 34,000 Five-Star Amazon Reviews
Tools
Here is my honest review.
Apr 10, 2022
The Splurgy, Space-Saving Cookware Set I Use Every Single Day
Tools
It comes with a 5.25-quart Dutch oven, 3.5-quart braiser, 10-inch grill pan and a universal lid. And all the pieces nest together!
Apr 7, 2022
Le Creuset Just Launched a New Color — And It’s Just the Hue They’ve Been Missing
Tools
Hint: It's a surprising shade of green ...
Mar 24, 2022
I've Been Obsessed With This Narrow Drawer Organizer for Almost 4 Years
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
It's just $12!
Feb 28, 2022
This is The Most Powerful (and Quietest!) Immersion Blender I’ve Ever Tested
Tools
It won our Best List testing and a spot on our list of Kitchn Essentials!
Mar 15, 2022
Le Creuset Just Launched a Bread Oven — And You’re Gonna Want to Get Back into Sourdough
Tools
The base doubles as a grill pan!
Mar 15, 2022
12 of the Coolest New Kitchen Products We Just Saw at The Inspired Home Show
Tools
We walked up and down every single aisle.
Mar 7, 2022
The Single Best Tip You Need to Know If You Ever Clean with Vinegar
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
This tip will save you a step!
Feb 23, 2022
I Bought This $80 Vacuum Because a Professional Cleaner Suggested It — And It’s Nothing Short of Amazing
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
It's so lightweight! And still so suction-y!
Feb 10, 2022
KitchenAid Just Announced the 2022 Color of the Year — And It’s Oh-So-Pretty
Tools
"It's meant to remind us to break out of our routines and see the familiar with a new lens."
Feb 10, 2022
The $11 Accessory That Makes My Mason Jars a Million Times More Useful
Tools
I've been using it to make salad dressing, spice blends, piles of cheese, and more!
Feb 8, 2022
74 of the Very Best Lessons We’ve Ever Learned from Ina Garten (in Honor of Her 74th Birthday)
Tips from The Kitchn
Including what counts as "good mayo," how to make the best peanut butter and jelly, and the secret to cucumber salad.
Feb 2, 2022
I Tried the Most Popular Air Fryer on Amazon. Here’s My Honest Review.
Tools
"I'd give it five stars!"
Jan 19, 2022
The Girl Scouts Are Making a New Cookie — And It’s Ridiculously Amazing
Groceries
Move over, Thin Mints!
Jan 14, 2022
If You Only Buy One Piece of Cookware in 2022, This Is What You Should Get
Shopping
Our pick will probably surprise you!
Jan 9, 2022
5 Splurges That Can Make Kitchen Life Better (and Easier!) in 2022
Shopping
Most of these can also help you save money in the long run, too
Jan 6, 2022
Why I Started Keeping a Plastic Baggie on My Kitchen Counter at All Times
I got the idea while I was treating myself to a manicure!
Jan 1, 2022
The 9 Best Lessons We Learned About Decluttering in 2021
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
Declutter for the space you have — not the stuff you have.
Jan 1, 2022