Equipment Reviews

• Apple Slicers

  Do these contraptions make good on their promise to produce identical apple pieces?

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• Mini Prep Bowls

  These bowls should aid—not hinder—efficiency.

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• Green Skillets

  Eco-friendly nonstick skillets promise to help the planet while they cook your dinner. But do any actually measure up?

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• Mortars and Pestles

  Could we find a mortar and pestle that would crush the competition?

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• Upscale Blenders

  Does a blender that costs three times as much as a good mid-priced model really do that much better of a job?

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• French Fry Pans

  We compared fries made with these special pans and those made with a regular rimmed baking sheet to determine if this was a kitchen necessity.

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• Barbecue Basting Bottles

  Are barbecue basting bottles better than a bowl? We tested four to find out.

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• The IceOrb

  We tested this icy innovation to see if it makes ice cubes, chills water, and keeps ice cream cold.

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• Soap-Filled Scrub Brushes

  Can any of these brushes outscrub our trusty scouring pad?

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