Last Christmas, a cousin who knows I like to cook gave me an electric egg cooker. I wasn’t especially enthused. Is it really so hard to make boiled eggs in a pot that I need a special appliance taking up space on the counter? I put it away and forgot about it until I hit a week where I had come into work early, then had an idea. I brought in a loaf of bread, a dozen eggs, and … [Read more...]
Best Knife Sets – Tested & Rated
Choosing the best set of knives for your kitchen can be a tricky problem. You can save time and money by simply purchasing a premade knife set. The potential downside to this is that you can end up with a cheap collection of knives that serve better as a decoration than for cutting. Your knives are the backbone of your kitchen, and they deserve careful consideration, … [Read more...]
Measuring Cups & Spoons: 100 Measuring Tools Tested
TEST KITCHEN - Over 100 Cups and Spoons Tested - Here's the Results. Setting out to find the best measuring spoons and measuring cups wasn't an easy task. It was the battle of measuring small differences. This article covers our testing methods and provides detailed results for each of the measuring tools we examined. Every recipe starts off the same way: a list of … [Read more...]
Best Muffin Pan – See Our Testing & Winners
Reviewing and Comparing Only the Top Muffin Pans to Buy Why get a muffin pan? The most basic function of a muffin pan is to ensure perfectly round, perfectly-risen muffins with muffin tops every time you bake, and that is why most of us get them. But muffin pans do more than that; they are versatile tools, and you can use them to make everything from buns to egg sandwiches … [Read more...]
Meat Tenderizers [Test Kitchen] Review & Ratings
Confession time: I didn’t own a meat tenderizer before this test kitchen. Whenever I wanted to make something that needed cutlets pounded out, I’d use the bottom of my eight inch nonstick skillet. Every time, I said I should maybe get a real meat pounder, but then I’d be done with it and forget. Not to spoil the review, but pretty much all of these products are better than a … [Read more...]
Best Tea Kettles [Complete Testing]
A nice cup of tea is very fine thing. The process is part of the experience, too. It’s a chance to slow down and let the small movements of tea-making take over your brain. All the pieces matter, too. Do you like bag tea? Whole-leaf tea in an infuser? Loose? Make a whole pot and enjoy the change as it steeps? One cup and go? There’s something meditative about a good cup of tea, … [Read more...]
Trader Joe’s Seasoning Blends
If there is one thing that Trader Joe's is better known for is their eclectic collection of seasonings and spices. Where there is a will, there is a way to season nearly anything bland to give it more taste, zest, or zing. Luckily for the near-endless selection found at TJ's, here are some shining examples of seasonings that are must-have items for your kitchen. Trader Joe's … [Read more...]
Top Selling Cookbooks You Should Own
We take an in-depth our favorite top selling cookbooks from around the world. Throughout this page we'll feature cookbooks that we feel deserve a spot in any kitchen. See which books made our list that align with the way you cook or your lifestyle. Table of Contents 1. Best Cookbooks for Beginners 2. Best Grilling & BBQ Cookbooks 3. Best Healthy … [Read more...]