The best water filter pitchers that actually work, according to experts and our testing
A water filtering pitcher can make your water taste cleaner and also filter out contaminants. That is, as long as it has the right certifications.
11 different ways to open a wine bottle, with or without a corkscrew
Opening a wine bottle is easy with a corkscrew or electric opener. Here's how to use every style wine opener and ways to open a bottle without one.
I was sick of MacGyvering a tofu press out of pans and cans — this $21 contraption makes the process of preparing tofu way easier
The Tofuture makes quick work of pressing the excess water out of tofu, and is both easy to use and clean.
I threw out my old knife set for one really good chef's knife, and I have no regrets
At my colleague's urging, I bought Insider Review's highest recommended chef's knife and it has fully replaced my knife set.
The best Moka pots and stovetop espresso makers we tested in 2022
Espresso machines are pricey and bulky, but you can get a cheaper and simpler Moka pot instead. These are the best ones we've tested.
Why KitchenAid remains the king of stand mixers — and which one you should buy
Our picks for the best KitchenAid stand mixer are based on many years of daily use. Here are the best KitchenAids for bread, small spaces, and more.
16 kitchen essentials for dorm-room cooking, including an electric kettle and shatterproof plates
Having basic kitchen items can help a college dorm room feel more like home. Here are 16 dorm kitchen essentials for cooking at school.
Everything to know about buying a refurbished KitchenAid stand mixer, which can save you hundreds of dollars
The high price tag can be a barrier for people looking to buy a KitchenAid Stand Mixer. Here's what you need to know about buying a cheaper, refurbished model.
I pitted the famous but pricey Always Pan against an extremely similar one from Ninja. The cheaper one was better.
Ninja now makes a pan to rival the internet famous Always Pan. I tried them both side by side, and the cheaper pan had the edge.
This handheld blender is just as effective as a food processor but it takes up way less space and it's easier to clean
Breville's Control Grip Immersion Blender comes with every attachment you need to make all the pesto, salsa, dip, and more at home.
I grew up around the ice cream business. This tool is the industry's secret to getting the perfect scoop.
Ice cream has its best texture when it's the hardest to scoop: frozen solid. The Zeroll Ice Cream scoop easily cuts through for round and even scoops.
The best compost bins that won't stink up your home
Compost bins help keep kitchen waste out of landfills. We tested five compost bins to find the best ones that keep odors in and fruit flies out.
We tested more than a dozen blenders and only 3 of them are really worth the investment
The best blender depends on how you want to use it, and we've tested 13 to find ones that suit everyone from basic smoothie makers to kitchen wizards.
8 of the best ice pop molds for easy frozen treats, including one that makes Disney-themed popsicles
Few things are satisfying as a popsicle on a hot summer day. Ice pop molds allow you to create your own flavors at home.
I review kitchen appliances for a living, and my favorite ice cream maker churns out ice cream and gelato in under an hour
With the Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker, I can have fresh ice cream in under 60 minutes after minimal prep work — plus, it's a breeze to clean
20 underrated kitchen tools we swear by that make cooking easier, all under $10
From herb strippers to bench scrapers, these kitchen gadgets will help you prep, cook, and serve delicious meals.
7 kitchen tools that helped me level-up my bartending skills at home
A weekly cocktail club helped me learn the essentials of entertaining. Here's everything I used to get started as a beginner bartender at home.
How to reheat leftover fries in the air fryer so they’re perfectly crispy
The air fryer makes leftover fries crispy but still soft on the inside. Simply arrange the fries in a single layer and heat for around five minutes.
I used a $300 machine to make weed butter and it was more hands off and less smelly than the stovetop method
The Levo II can be used to infuse any herb into oil. For me, the most obvious use was weed butter.
This genius product solidifies oil that's leftover from frying so it's easy to scrape out of pots and pans
The oil solidified as it cooled and turned into a petroleum jelly-like texture that was really satisfying to scrape out.