Published: June 2019
Nonstick-Safe SpatulasNonstick-safe spatulas are gentler on your cookware than metal versions. But are…
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Published: June 2019
Large Liquid Measuring CupsLarge-volume liquid measuring cups are handy for bigger jobs. Which ones are bes…
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Published: May 2019
Kitchen SpongesDoing dishes is a dirty job. Is there a kitchen sponge that makes it easier?
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Published: May 2019
StockpotsTo find out, we boiled, stirred, and sautéed in every pot, ending up with gallon…
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Published: January 2019
Indoor GardensCountertop garden systems promise to make it easy to grow fresh herbs. Do they d…
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Published: September 2018
Oven Mitts for KidsCooking is all fun and games—until someone gets burnt.
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Published: July 2018
9-Inch TongsWe typically reach for 12-inch tongs to protect our hands from heat and messes, …
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Published: November 2017
Microwave Egg Cookers We hatched a plan to find the best microwave egg cooker. But first we had to lo…
Published: September 2017
Plastic-Wrap DispensersAre special dispensers for plastic wrap really worth buying? We found one that d…
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Published: September 2017
Handheld SpiralizersVegetable “noodles” aren’t going away, but tabletop spiralizers are bulky. Are s…
Published: July 2017
Watermelon Slicer and ServerMany of our kitchen drawers are filled with gadgets that are adept at performing…
Published: May 2017
Refrigerator/Freezer ThermometersFood quality and safety can be affected if temperatures go outside of the safe z…
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Published: September 2016
Gourd ToolsWe tested three tools, rating them on their ability to scoop, de-string, and cut…
Published: January 2014
Innovative Food WrapIs this environmentally friendly plastic wrap alternative a viable option?
Published: November 2013
Silicone Food CoversFlexible, silicone food covers help reduce the need for plastic wrap in both foo…
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Published: May 2013
Innovative Ice Cube TraysNo freezer is complete without a good ice tray. We tested some new designs that …
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Published: May 2012
Dish SqueegeeCaked-on sauce and gummy dough were no match for this eco-friendly sponge.
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Published: January 2012
Wash BasinFor your most delicate glassware, even handwashing in the sink may be too risky.
Published: August 2018
Large CoolersPremium coolers have become aspirational accessories, but do you really need to …
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Published: July 2010
Produce KeepersA new wave of “produce keepers” is cramming supermarket shelves, promising to ex…
Published: September 2009
Soap-Filled Scrub BrushesCan any of these brushes outscrub our trusty scouring pad?
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Published: March 2018
Parchment PaperParchment paper is simple. Why are so many products hard to use?
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Published: September 2016
Electric KettlesElectric kettles are handy for making tea or coffee and for any cooking task tha…
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Published: April 2019
Heavy-Duty Cutting BoardsA good wood or bamboo cutting board can serve you well for years to come. Which …
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Published: November 2016
Universal Knife BlocksWe tested 10 universal knife blocks priced from about $25 to just under $250, us…
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Published: March 2018
Cast-Iron Skillet Handle CoversWhen your cast-iron skillet is too hot to handle, can these covers help you out?
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Published: June 2018
Plastic WrapUsing plastic wrap can be an exercise in frustration. Could we find a stress-fre…
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Published: November 2017
Cookie PressesCould we find a cookie press that consistently produced beautiful cookies?
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Published: November 2017
Meat CleaversTraditional meat cleavers are built like medieval weapons. Could we find one fit…
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Published: May 2016
Salt Storage ContainersSalt containers placed near the stove make it easy to season a steak or a pot of…
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Published: April 2019
Can OpenersOur previous winner billed itself as “magic,” but our test cooks found it confus…
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Published: September 2019
Rolling Pins for KidsCould we find a rolling pin small enough for kids to use but large enough to get…
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Published: August 2019
Pepper MillsWe were looking for a mill that was easy to fill with peppercorns, had well-mark…
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Published: July 2019
The Best Plastic Food Storage Containers for Every NeedWe bought several sizes of our favorite plastic container to see which are most …
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