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We Drank Hundreds of Lattes to Test the Latest Nespresso Machine and Its Fancy Steam Wand
It’s almost like having a live-in barista. Almost.
By Emily Farris
The Absolute Best Cloths for Streak-Free Glassware (and Eyeglasses)
I never leave home without one. They’re stashed all over my house.
By Emily Farris
The Best Wireless Meat Thermometer for Hands-Off Grilling
A smart device that will actually make grilling, smoking, and lots of other things easier and stress-free.
By Lukas Volger
Sorry, But Your Ice Probably Stinks
Whether you notice it or not, the ice that’s in your freezer right now might not smell great. Luckily, we have a few fixes.
By Emily Farris
The Boldest Kitchenware to Buy at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Beautiful serving trays, test-winning cookware, and fresh knife sets—all discounted.
By Wilder Davies and Megan Wahn
If You Like to Throw Parties, You Need a Countertop Ice Maker
Because no guest wants to get that text asking them to pick up a bag of ice on the way to your place.
By Emily Farris
This Cooler Doesn’t Actually Need Ice to Reach Freezing Temps
If you're a minimalist cold-beverage lover living in a maximalist cooler era, this is the (admittedly pricey) tool for you.
By Noah Kaufman
19 Kitchen Deals Epi Readers Loved This Prime Day
Here’s what your fellow home cooks are buying on sale this year.
By Emily Johnson
This Amazon Prime Day, I'm Taking Matters Into My Own Hands and Buying a Soda Stream
Seltzer. All the time.
By Emily Johnson
I’m Fed Up With My Terrible Stove, So I’m Buying an Induction Burner This Amazon Prime Day
Our favorite portable induction burner is 20% off right now.
By Emily Johnson
Save Big on Small Appliances During Target Circle Week
The retailer's seven-day sales event features deep discounts KitchenAid, Dyson, Shark, Ninja, Cuisinart, and other top brands.
By Emily Farris
The Best Amazon Prime Day Toaster Oven Deals for Cookies, Roast Chicken—and Yes, Toast
Some of our top-reviewed machines are on sale now during Amazon's biggest sales event.
By Emily Johnson
A Fridge Junk Drawer Is a Safe Place for Clutter
It’s a quick and easy way to maintain order of all my half-used tomato paste tubes, hot sauce packets, and more.
By Wilder Davies
This $10 Baking Accessory Has Transformed My Pie Dough Game
Rolling pin spacers are key to supremely even and smooth doughs.
By Alaina Chou
The Breville Barista Touch Impress Makes Brewing Espresso Easy
Pull café-quality espresso shots at home with this easy-to-use machine.
By Zoe Denenberg
25 Amazon Gifts That Gardeners Will Actually Use
These (mostly) practical gardening tools get two green thumbs-up.
By Wilder Davies
The Best Coolers for Camping, Beachgoing, and BBQs
We tested top-rated hard coolers to see which kept our ice frozen and our beers chilled longest.
By Sarah Zorn and Noah Kaufman
What You Need to Know Before Buying Colorful Ceramic Nonstick Cookware
Pots and pans from DTC brands like Carway, GreenPan, Our Place, and Great Jones are actually pretty great—until they aren’t.
By Emily Farris
The Best Muffin Pans for Breakfast Baking and Flawless Cupcakes, Tested and Reviewed
No one wants a pale muffin that won’t even come out of the pan.
By Beth Lipton
Are Waffle Weave Towels Really Better Than Terry Cloth?
We did the research—and the testing—to find out if waffle towels were more absorbent and faster-drying than their competitors.
By Wilder Davies