Equipment Reviews

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  Baguette Couches

  A baker's couche keeps bread dough’s shape intact and its surface uniformly dry as it proofs and rises. We put three mail-order couches to the test, as well as one common substitute.

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  Burger Presses

  Burger presses promise to make patty preparation quicker, with more consistently shaped results than making them by hand.

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  Home Seltzer Makers

  Home seltzer makers that transform still water into sparkling promise clear advantages over buying bottled seltzer from the store. We put four models to the test.

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  Popover Pans

  With more popover pans available on the market, we wanted to see how our old favorite stacked up against the competition.

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  Slow Cooker Lid Holder

  The Lid Pocket aims to make life easier when using a slow cooker. Does it deliver?

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  Bread Lames for Baguettes

  Professional bakers use a tool called a lame (pronounced “LAHM”), which means “blade” in French. Do you need one of these specialized tools, or will a razor blade work just as well?

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• Mixing Bowls

  This most basic piece of cooking equipment might not seem worthy of scrutiny—until you have one that wobbles when you whisk, slips in your hand, or traps food in its crevices.

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  Spiral Slicers (Spiralizers)

  When dressing up vegetable garnishes, sometimes only a spiral slicer will do.

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