Perhaps you've never thought of buying sweets at Trader Joe's since you can never tell if they're going to be worth the money. Here's our review of two interesting caramel products that come from TJ's and how they can best be used. Soft and Salty Fleur De Sel Caramel If you love the flavor of Brach's or Kraft caramel candy, you'll find that this generic version that is … [Read more...]
10 Best Omelette Pans [Tested, Reviewed & Rated]
A good omelette classes up a meal to an unbelievable degree. It’s as skilled a performance as you’ll ever see at breakfast and the only eggs you should eat at a hotel buffet (or the hard-boiled, but those are the most boring of eggs). Making an omelette isn’t about the ingredients so much as it’s about technique, and a key part of the technique is your omelette pan. Do you need … [Read more...]
Testing & Ranking Bread Loaf Pans
Bread loaf pans. Not exactly a thrilling topic — until you slice off that fresh bread with its wonderful aroma, spread some soft butter that’s melting in as you take your first bite — then we see the value of a quality piece of baking equipment. These pans are surprisingly versatile in the kitchen. Uses range from marinating or saucing asparagus, cooking a meat loaf or … [Read more...]
Vegetable Choppers [Tested. Reviewed. Ranked]
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This sort of kitchen gadget has been a punchline for as long as I’ve been alive. But do they deserve it? It’s easy to be snobby about knife skills (it’s fun too), but a good cook uses the right tools for the job. It’s not hard to prep strawberries with a paring knife, but if you’re doing a few pounds, a strawberry huller is the better choice. If I’m making once batch of salsa … [Read more...]
WiFi Thermometers for BBQ, Grilling, or Cooking
Most Wi-Fi devices aren’t worth the trouble. Automatically closing shutters! Toaster with bread notifications! Get today’s weather on your mirror! But there are some things that are better when connected to a network. A Wi-Fi thermometer effectively uses the power and familiarity of your phone to manage the complexity of temperature control and monitoring, and can help you be a … [Read more...]
Frozen Pizzas [Taste Testing & Reviews]
We’re all about cooking fresh here at Cookware Junkies, but not every night is going to be a home-cooked night. For those days when you don’t feel like going out, when delivery would take forever, and when you’re definitely not spending an hour making something, there’s a pizza in the freezer ready to go. Here's a review of the Best and Worst Frozen Pizzas which we tested … [Read more...]
Pizza Cutters [Tested & Ranked]
Too many cookware reviews take the tone that you absolutely have to have the item in question (pizza cutters) or else your kitchen is deficient and you’re missing out on something amazing. This is not one of those reviews. You can absolutely cut pizza with an ordinary chef’s knife and have a grand pizza-eating time, and I would never suggest otherwise. I’d argue, though, … [Read more...]
Indoor Grills – Do They Work? Are They Smokeless? Best of..
Imagine your perfect summer cookout. You’ve got all your friends hanging out in your yard sipping some cold ones as the kids run around and the burgers sizzle their tantalizing song. Sounds good, right? But what if you live in an apartment? What if it’s snowing outside? An indoor grill has the potential to make that summertime experience a year-round thing for … [Read more...]