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9-Inch Tongs
We typically reach for 12-inch tongs to protect our hands from heat and messes, …
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Digital Instant-Read Thermometers
We've recommended a Thermapen for more than a decade, but there's new competitio…
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Cuisinart Automatic Cold Brew Coffeemaker
Cold-brewed coffee in 25 minutes instead of the standard 12 to 24 hours: the rea…
Collapsible Steamer Baskets
A bad steamer basket can be a hot mess. Could we find a good one?
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Chef's Knives for Kids
When kids help in the kitchen, they need real tools—not toys. Which knives are s…
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Glass Food Storage Containers
Sturdy, stain-proof, and microwavable, glass can be a good choice for food stora…
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Kitchen Shears
A pair of scissors can be a sheer pleasure to use in the kitchen—if you get the …
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Plastic Food Storage Containers
Could we find a well-made, easy-to-use container that wouldn't warp, stain, leak…
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Under-Appliance Dusters
The spaces under your kitchen appliances can harbor all sorts of errant food and…
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Silicone Baking Mats
For cookies and tuiles, silicone baking mats are as good as parchment—and someti…
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Cast-Iron Skillet Handle Covers
When your cast-iron skillet is too hot to handle, can these covers help you out?
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Ginger Graters
Which grater is greatest? We find one that's fast, efficient, and easy to clean.
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Flexible Cutting Mats
Thin, lightweight plastic mats are easier to lift, wash, and store than conventi…
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Small Cutting Boards
Compact cutting boards can be easier to handle and clean than their larger count…
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Wine Openers (Twist Corkscrews)
Wine can be intimidating. Your corkscrew shouldn’t make it more so.
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Automatic Hand Soap Dispensers
Whether you’ve been handling raw chicken or buttery dough, there’s an easy way t…
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High-End Blenders
We investigate the new crop of pricey blenders to see what you get—and whether i…
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Cookie Presses
Could we find a cookie press that consistently produced beautiful cookies?
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Sous Vide Machines (Immersion Circulators)
Sous vide machines are cheaper, sleeker, and smarter than ever before. Can we fi…
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Santoku Knives
With its petite build and curved tip, this friendly-looking Japanese blade is gi…
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Tea Infusers
A good-quality infuser can mean the difference between a full-bodied brew and a …
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Small Roasting Pans with Racks
Our full-size roasting pan is perfect for big holiday meals. Could we find a sca…
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Microwave Egg Cookers
We hatched a plan to find the best microwave egg cooker. But first we had to lo…
Meat Cleavers
Traditional meat cleavers are built like medieval weapons. Could we find one fit…
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Handheld Spiralizers
Vegetable “noodles” aren’t going away, but tabletop spiralizers are bulky. Are s…
Plastic-Wrap Dispensers
Are special dispensers for plastic wrap really worth buying? We found one that d…
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Large Saucepans
Most of us use a large saucepan daily, so it’s important to own one that perform…
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Midpriced Blenders
From burnt-out motors to cracked pitchers and smoothies that aren’t smooth, most…
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Watermelon Slicer and Server
Many of our kitchen drawers are filled with gadgets that are adept at performing…
