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"I think every home cook needs one of these in their kitchen."
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For pfeffernüsse, streuselkuchen, and more!
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You can get one for less than $30!
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"If I’m being honest, I bought it purely out of curiosity."
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It makes even the messiest creations worthy of an Instagram post.
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I Splurged on This Top-of-the-Line Pasta Maker — And I’m Never Going Back to Store-Bought Noodles
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It's less than $85, so let's call it a semi-splurge.
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I Splurged on This French Carbon Steel Skillet, and Now I Use It Every Day
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It's $70 and worth every penny.
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I traded a 1,650-square-foot house for an 850-square-foot apartment.
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The One Gadget You Need for Super-Easy Dinners This Fall (and Beyond)
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It can fit an entire roast chicken.
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Oct 7, 2021
This French Find Is the Best Thing I've Bought for My Kitchen in Years
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And if you love cheese, you'll love it, too.
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The Old-School Egg Gadget That Makes My Mornings a Million Times Better
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And it costs less than $20.
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The $25 Kitchen Buy That Makes Me a Better Cook — And Keeps Me Organized
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You wouldn't think there's much to say about this set, and yet, here we are.
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I Love This Induction-Friendly, German-Made Frying Pan More than My Cast Iron Skillet
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It's oven-safe and incredibly durable, too.
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A simple gadget that solves an inconvenient (and recurring!) issue.
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