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What Exactly Is a Carving Knife? Do You Need One? And Which One Should You Get?
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We've got all those answers. And yes, you do need one. Luckily, our pick is under $40!
Nov 8, 2023
Food Processor vs. Blender: What’s the Difference?Tools
Plus, how to know when to use each one.
Sep 26, 2023
The $20 Amazon Accessory That Stores (and Cuts!) Plastic Wrap Without Taking Up SpaceTools
Save yourself some serious kitchen hassle.
Sep 19, 2023
11 Game-Changing Products to Instantly Banish Pests From Your Kitchen This SummerTools
No more creepy crawlers in your indoor and outdoor spaces!
Jul 31, 2023
The Surprising $30 KitchenAid Attachment That Can Help Make Meal Prep So Much SpeedierTools
Take your stand mixer to the next level.
Jul 26, 2023
Does One Thing Very Well: Chef’n Strawberry HullerTools
We’re normally quite adamant about avoiding unitaskers (hello Yonanas!). But from time to time there are exceptions. Strawberry hullers fall into the same camp as cherry pittersThere are so many recipes and amazing summery dishes that call for strawberries — sometimes a lot of strawberries. One of my least favorite tasks is cutting off the stems, because it takes quite a bit of time.
Jul 25, 2023
If You Own a Stanley Tumbler, You’ll Want These 5 Cool AccessoriesTools
Make your Stanley tumbler that much nicer!
Jul 7, 2023
Bethenny Frankel Just Showed Off the Ultimate Iced Coffee Hack for Cafe-Quality Cups at HomeTools
The "Real Housewives" star knows what she's talking about.
Jun 26, 2023
10 Countertop Ice Makers for Ice-Cold Drinks All Summer LongTools
Because there's nothing better than always having ice on hand.
Jun 21, 2023
10 Air Purifiers Under $200 That Will Eliminate Smoke, Dust, and Allergens In Your HomeTools
Trust us, you'll want one year round.
Jun 13, 2023
I Found an Effortless New Way to Make Barista-Worthy Cold Brew and I’m Never Going Back
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Fresh cold brew in under 24 hours.
May 30, 2023
Play With Your Veggies! Benriner Spiral Vegetable SlicerTools
Say hello to our latest gadget obsession!From the same people who make our favorite mandoline, this counter-top device holds vegetables firmly in place while you turn the crank to slice them into spirals. Zucchini, beets, potatoes, carrots, and other hard vegetables are all fair game here.Do we need to spiral-cut our veggies into thin shoe-strings? …No. But do we want to? …Oh, yes!
May 3, 2023
This Ingenious $13 Amazon Cabinet Attachment Instantly Corrals Your Excess Plastic BagsTools
It sticks right on, no drilling required.
Apr 21, 2023
10 Portable Lamps That Will Make Outdoor Dining So Much BetterTools
Starting at under $20!
Apr 19, 2023
7 Collapsible Cleaning Tools That Take Up Almost Zero Storage SpaceTools
You gotta see these collapsible buckets.
Apr 18, 2023
12 Next-Level Picnic Bags That Have Everything from Built-in Speakers to Cutting BoardsTools
They make outdoor dining incredibly convenient.
Apr 17, 2023
10 Cake Stands That’ll Brilliantly Show Off Your Next Great BakeTools
Give your cakes the moment they deserve.
Apr 14, 2023
The Ingenious, Time-Saving $20 Find No Griller Should Be WithoutTools
Say goodbye to soaking wooden skewers.
Apr 7, 2023
The $15 Corner Organizer That Will Take Control of Your Kitchen Cabinet ClutterTools
It neatly separates and stores your plates.
Apr 7, 2023
This Griddle’s Unique Design Is Ideal for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Scallion Pancakes, and More
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It’s super versatile and so easy to clean.
Apr 6, 2023
This Clever 2-in-1 Tool Minces and Slices Garlic in Seconds (and at the Same Time!)Tools
Time for a garlic press upgrade.
Apr 4, 2023
I Cleaned My Oven Door with the $6 British Cleaning Paste That’s All Over TikTok
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
The "after" was so clean, I could see myself in the glass!
Apr 3, 2023
8 of Our Favorite Tools for Keeping Countertops SpotlessTools
Fewer messes means less cleaning for you.
Apr 4, 2023
This Ingenious $20 Juicer Solves My Biggest Problems with Other Juicers
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To all the juicers I've used before.
Apr 4, 2023
8 Vacuums That Small-Space Dwellers Will LoveTools
These finds will help keep your home clean without taking up too much precious real estate.
Mar 31, 2023
If You Love French Press Coffee, You Need This Ingenious $15 Amazon FindTools
We love a good functional decor find.
Mar 30, 2023
The One Essential Kitchen Tool You Should Never Buy New
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Secondhand is always way better with this essential.
Mar 30, 2023
This Affordable, Easy-to-Use Gadget Keeps Your Stove Sparkling Clean and Splatter-FreeTools
If you own the old version of this, you'll want to replace it.
Mar 28, 2023
The Unique Beverage Bottle Holder That Will Free Up So Much Space in Your FridgeTools
It creates storage out of thin air!
Mar 24, 2023
The Best Under-Sink Organizers for Your Kitchen and BathroomTools
Starting at just $10.
Mar 23, 2023
Kitchen Tool: Romertopf Clay BakerTools
One of our favorite kitchen tools to cook with on busy weeknights is our Romertopf clay baker. It’s so easy to use, and food cooked in a clay baker is healthy and flavorful.Clay pot cooking is an old method that can be traced back to the time of the Romans. Romertopf clay bakers come in various sizes, and are unglazed. To use, simply soak the pot in water, add your ingredients, and place in the oven for 45 minutes. The clay absorbs the water, which turns into steam and cooks the food.
Mar 8, 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?
Mar 6, 2023
No-Knead Bread: Alternative to Dutch OvensTools
This No-Knead Bread recipe has become an enduring internet food phenomenon; our theory is that it’s shown people just easy bread can be. Fit it to your schedule, make bread in no time and bypass the professional bread oven with an everyday pot. That pot, though, trips up a lot of first-time No-Kneaders. They want the perfect crackly crust of the No-Knead Bread, but this is dependent on its unusual baking instructions. The recipe says to bake the bread in a covered Dutch oven.
Feb 9, 2023
A Clever Use for IKEA’s Magnetic Knife StripTools
If you do a lot of painting projects, you'll love this.
Jan 13, 2023
Here’s How to Use Your Slow Cooker as a HumidifierTools
You can put a kitchen tool you already have to work, saving money and space while adding some much-needed moisture to your room.
Jan 8, 2023
These 3 Easy Tips Will Help Your Cast Iron Skillet Last for GenerationsTools
Boiling water is an absolute no!
Jan 4, 2023
10 Things I’ve Learned as a Professional Recipe Developer About Cast Iron SkilletsTools
1. The best seasoning comes from consistent use.
Sep 20, 2022
In Praise Of Old-Fashioned Kitchen ToolsTools
We profess a fondness for old-fashioned kitchen tools – things like charming pie birds, wooden butter moldscast iron skilletThough at times we may suffer from an overly romantic view of the past as we sigh over the offerings at Labour and Wait and Lehman’s, in many cases there’s a good reason these tools have endured.
Sep 20, 2022
Got Your AirPods Wet? This Common Kitchen Staple Will Save Them.Tools
What do you do if you accidentally wash your AirPods? Can they be salvaged?
Aug 10, 2022
The Problem with Frost-Free FreezersTools
Before you trade your old freezer for a new frost-free one, here's what you should know.
Aug 2, 2022
This Kitchen Tool Has Completely Changed My Breakfast RoutineTools
Tamagoyaki is fluffy, fun to make, and savory (with dashi and chives) or sweet (a dash of mirin) when I want it to be.
Jul 20, 2022
Here Are the Most Popular Kitchen Appliances So Far This YearTools
Can you guess which one takes the number-one spot?
Jul 19, 2022
5 DIY Popsicle Molds You Can Make At HomeTools
No popsicle mold, no problem!
Jun 22, 2022