Tools & Gadgets
185 Kitchen-Tested Products
Best Mandolines of 2021
A good, sharp mandoline can slice food beautifully. Which is the best—and safest…
Published: February 2021
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Electric Gooseneck Kettles
A quality gooseneck kettle is ideal for making pour-over coffee and other hot dr…
Published: February 2021
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Bag Drying Racks
These racks help you dry plastic and reusable bags, but which design works best?…
Published: July 2020
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Single-Serve Manual Coffee Makers
Can these compact, manual devices deliver café-quality results at home? We gave …
Published: July 2020
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Cutting Board Stabilizers
Even the best cutting boards slip sometimes. Can these tools help?
Published: August 2020
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Smart Mugs
Coffee can quickly turn tepid in a traditional mug. Could a smart mug that promi…
Published: August 2020
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Robot Mops
Tending to kitchen floors is one of our least favorite kitchen chores; can a rob…
Published: October 2020
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Nonstick Whisks
We tested eight models to find the best silicone-coated whisk that whips food—no…
Published: October 2020
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Milk Frothers
Frothed milk is a must-have for cappuccinos and lattes. Which model can create t…
Published: October 2020
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Adjustable Measuring Cups
A good adjustable measuring cup can be indispensable when measuring messy, semis…
Published: October 2020
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Mini Colanders
When cleaning a small amount of produce or draining canned beans, using the righ…
Published: August 2020
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Mini Whisks
For the smallest mixing and emulsifying tasks, call on the mini whisk.
Published: June 2020
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Reusable Straws
We tested stainless-steel, silicone, and bamboo straws to find the best one for …
Published: June 2020
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Smart Displays
We tested smart displays by Google and Amazon to see how helpful they were in th…
Published: December 2019
Meat Pounders
For flattening chicken and pork cutlets, we want a tool that combines force and …
Published: April 2020
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Rotary Graters
Love Parmesan cheese but hate grating it? A rotary grater might be for you.
Published: April 2020
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Mortars and Pestles
To find the best mortar and pestle, we went back to the grind.
Published: February 2020
Portable Outdoor Pizza Ovens
A portable pizza oven that heats up to 700-plus degrees and turns your backyard …
Published: February 2020
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Remote-Probe Thermometers
Babysitting food can be a real slog; remote-probe thermometers untether you from…
Published: February 2020
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Google Nest Protect Smoke Alarm
Want to sear your steak in peace? The Nest Protect has your back.
Published: February 2020
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Car Camping Stoves
Wilderness cooking doesn’t have to be all instant noodles and oatmeal from a pac…
Published: February 2020
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The Best Plastic Food Storage Containers for Every Need
We bought several sizes of our favorite plastic container to see which are most …
Published: July 2019
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The Best Glass Storage Containers for Every Need
We found the right sizes for everything from a serving of salad dressing to a bi…
Published: July 2019
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Portable Blenders
Made-to-order margaritas at the beach? A smoothie for one after the gym? We’re a…
Published: June 2019
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Portable Smoke Infusers
Portable smoke infusers promise smoky goodness fast. Are any worth buying?
Published: August 2019
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Best Pepper Mills
We were looking for a mill that was easy to fill with peppercorns, had well-mark…
Published: August 2019
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Hawthorne Strainers
A strainer is an essential part of your cocktail kit. Which model is the finest?
Published: June 2019
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Ninja Foodi
Is a multicooker–air fryer hybrid that also steams, bakes, and broils a dream ap…
Published: June 2019
Honing Rods
It's supposed to keep your knife sharp, but does it work?
Published: July 2019
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Jiggers
To find the best tool for measuring spirits for cocktails, we had to rejigger ou…
Published: May 2019
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Electric Egg Cookers
Electric egg cookers offer speed and convenience, but are any worth buying?
Published: April 2019
Perfect Drink Smart Cocktail Maker
This smart kitchen scale promises to help you mix drinks like a pro. Does it del…
Published: April 2019
Manual Food Processors
Is a manual food processor a good alternative to an electric one?
Published: April 2019
ChefSteps Joule Big Clamp
You can use the sous vide cooking method in almost any container in your kitchen…
Published: April 2019
Sous Vide Lids
You can use the sous vide cooking method in almost any container in your kitchen…
Published: April 2019
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