Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm

Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm was the Tools Editor at The Kitchn. A professional kitchen equipment tester, she's worked for America's Test Kitchen, EatingWell, and Food52. Her goal: to find the best gear for your kitchen so you don't waste time or money on anything else. She lives in Boston, MA with her two dogs.
30 Splurge-Worthy Mother’s Day Gifts That’ll Make Her Smile
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Moms do *so* much. They deserve something extra.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
1 day ago
We Tested 5 Different Travel Mugs for Keeping Coffee and Tea Hot
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The winner kept coffee piping-hot for hours and hours during our testing.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Mar 22, 2023
30 Super-Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts for $100 or Less
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And a lot of them are under $50!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Mar 9, 2023
The $5 Tool I Inherited from My Grandma and Use Every Time I Make Pie
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They were invented in the 19th century! Any guesses?
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Mar 6, 2023
The Absolute Best Saucepans You Can Buy Right Now
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Including our thoughts on the best size for most home cooks. Plus a stainless steel winner and a nonstick winner.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Feb 23, 2023
We Tried 5 Different Types of Pie Weights — And Your Pie Crust Will Never Slump Again
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Because a slumped, shrunken pie crust is just sad. And pie should (always!) make you happy.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Feb 14, 2023
We Tested 5 Different Butter Storage Options — The Winner Was Not What We Expected
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"At first glance, I definitely didn't appreciate it enough."
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Feb 9, 2023
16 of the Best Valentine’s Day Gifts If You Want to Splurge a Little
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These will ABSOLUTELY makes someone's day.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Jan 30, 2023
22 Valentine’s Day Gifts (for $25 or Less) That Every Home Cook Will Love
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You don't have to spend big to get a great, thoughtful gift.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Jan 27, 2023
The Unexpected Piece of Cast Iron Cookware I Can’t Live Without
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It's not a skillet or a Dutch oven.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Jan 25, 2023
One of Our Favorite Instant-Read Thermometers Is on Rare Sale Right Now
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It has a ONE-second response time!!!
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Jan 6, 2023
The 5 Best Collapsible Food Storage Containers for Anyone Short on Space
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Including a super-pretty option that often sells out, but is currently in stock!
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Dec 27, 2022
The Best Meat Thermometers to Buy Right Now
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Including a truly awesome, accurate pick for just $35.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Nov 19, 2022
The Best Cast Iron Skillets You Can Buy Right Now
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One of our top picks is just $30.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Nov 17, 2022
We Tested 5 Wildly Different Types of Pie Slicers — And the Winner Was Exceptional
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We even tested some super-retro options!
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Nov 16, 2022
The Best Roasting Pans You Can Buy Right Now
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Thanksgiving's coming up!
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Nov 15, 2022
This Gas-Powered Ooni Pizza Oven Is a Worthwhile Investment for Pro-Level Pies
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Is it really possible to make pro-level pizza pies at home?
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Oct 21, 2022
Our Favorite Instant-Read Thermometer Is on Sale for Prime Day — Grab One Before the Sale Is Over!
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It has a ONE-second response time!!!
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Oct 11, 2022
I’ve Been Using a $250 Smart Toaster for Months — Here’s My Honest Review (Bonus: It’s on Sale)
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It even has a touchscreen.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Jul 14, 2022
I’m Obsessed with This Controversial Appliance — And It’s On Sale for Prime Day Right Now
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Bonus: It's over $250 off for Prime Day!
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Jul 13, 2022
This Is The Most Impressive Nonstick Skillet I’ve Ever Tested
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"I've been using mine for a while now and it's well past the point when other pans would have failed me."
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Mar 20, 2022
The 6 Coffee Gadgets That Got Us Through 2021 and Made Our Mornings So Much Better
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Including a $30 brewer, travel mugs, and more.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Dec 7, 2021
The 8 Best Splurges We Made for Our Kitchens in 2021
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Including $25 parchment paper that's totally worth it.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Dec 5, 2021
Our Favorite Instant-Read Thermometer Just Got Even Faster — and It’s 20% Off Right Now
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It has a ONE-second response time!!!
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Nov 24, 2021
3 Super-Helpful Pie Tools Our Grandmas Absolutely Swore By
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Numbers 1 and 3 feel especially retro!
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Nov 18, 2021
5 Things That Will Make Cooking Thanksgiving Easier, According to an Expert
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Really, they're mighty helpful beyond Thanksgiving, too.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Nov 13, 2021
Before & After: I Redid My Pantry Using the Home Edit’s New Organizers from the Container Store
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It looks like an ENTIRELY new pantry.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Nov 9, 2021
Le Creuset Just Launched a Brand New Harry Potter-Themed Collection
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We're not sure which Dutch oven we like best!
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Nov 1, 2021
The Best Dutch Ovens You Can Buy Right Now
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We tested nearly every Dutch oven on the market to find the very best ones. And we found something for every kind of home cook.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Oct 29, 2021
The 10 Amazon Finds Our Readers Can’t Stop Buying
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The list includes a spider, a cast iron cleaning brush, kitchen towels, and more.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Oct 28, 2021
We Tried a Bunch of Travel Mugs and This One Kept Coffee Hot Way Longer than the Others
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It kept coffee 30 degrees warmer than other travel mugs!
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Oct 24, 2021
Ina Garten Inspired Me to Splurge on This Versatile Pan and I Have Zero Regrets
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And with the holidays coming up, you should get one, too.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Oct 20, 2021
The $20 Gadget That Froths Milk Better than Anything Else
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It even works well with plant-based milk alternatives!
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Oct 19, 2021
The Absolute Best Immersion Blenders You Can Buy Right Now
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Including a $50 pick.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Oct 15, 2021
Ina Garten Inspired Me to Change How I Organize My Kitchen Tools. And You Should Take Note.
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I won't do it any other way.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Oct 12, 2021
I’m Kitchn’s Professional Gear Tester — These Are the 5 Cutting Boards I Use Constantly
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Including one that's just $13.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Oct 11, 2021