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Epicurious Gear, Tool, and Ingredient Recommendations

Our editors are constantly scouring the internet and testing to find the best versions of the kitchen tools you need: knives, coffee gear, pots and pans, and beyond. Find all of our gear and ingredient recommendations here. 

What to Buy at Target's Kitchen Sale This Weekend

SodaStreams, Zwilling appliances, and more.

The 7 Best Wine Coolers and Wine Fridges for Every Budget

Store your red and white wines like a pro. 

This Thai Vegetable Peeler Is the Key to Stellar Papaya Salad, Zucchini Noodles, and More

Haven’t mastered the julienne? Make effortless matchsticks with this peeler—no chopping required.

You Should Probably Clean Your Coffee Grinder—These Tablets Make It Easy

Urnex Grindz tablets remove built-up coffee particles and oils from a grinder’s blade, resulting in a better brew. 

This Nut Milk Maker Makes Miraculously Creamy Almond Milk, Cashew Milk, and More

It steams while it grinds, which means no soaking and no straining.  

7 Durable Outdoor Rugs to Give Your Deck Some Style

Feel like your outdoor space is missing something? It’s probably a rug.

2 New Books Honor the Real Roots of Barbecue

The publishing world has long ignored Black pitmasters, and many barbecue books in the past glossed over or excluded Black contributions. These new books do better. Come for the recipes but stay for the stories of barbecue’s past, present, and future.

The Best Reusable Water Bottle for the Office, the Gym, and Living a Generally Hydrated Life

If you're hydrating at work, at home, or on the go you should have something that will keep your water cold and off your shirt.

How to Make Better Coffee in Your Moka Pot

Whatever you want to call it—a moka pot, a Bialetti, or stovetop espresso—here’s how to use it to make an excellent cup of coffee.

The 6 Best New Cookbooks of Summer 2021

These books will help you make the most of peak produce season—and also become regulars in your kitchen year-round. 

That Little Towel Olympic Divers Use Is Perfect for Drying Dishes

Swim shammies get the gold for best dish towel.

I Make My Best Lazy Meals With This Novelty Camping Tool

To make crispy, melty sandwiches around the fire—or simply over your stove—turn to the pie iron. 

All the Best Pots and Pans We’ve Ever Tested

Sure, a giant stockpot and single-egg frying pan are nice to have, but you really don’t need them. Here are six versatile, long-lasting pots and pans that will streamline your cooking.

Boiling Eggs Is Never Boring With This Adorable Timer

It may look like a character out of an animated series, but you should take this tool seriously—it's your ticket to a perfect morning egg.

8 Ways to Improve the Ambiance of Your Outdoor Space for Less Than $50

String lights, candles, and bug repellents that are actually stylish. Plus: a tiny but mighty speaker. 

A Crush-Worthy Olive Oil Every Pantry Needs

Agrumato oil from Abruzzo and Sicily adds citrusy brightness and creamy richness to salads, desserts, and more.

This Inexpensive Cleaver Lasts a Lifetime—And Just Might Replace Most of Your Knives

My mother used it her entire career as a chef. Now it’s essential in my home kitchen.

The Best Camping Cooking Gear for More Than Just S’mores

You don’t need to pack your entire kitchen, but a few choice cooking tools will make mealtime the highlight of any camping trip.

9 Grilling Accessory Sales to Shop This Summer

Tongs, instant-read thermometers, and more. 

6 Outdoor Water Pitchers for Staying Hydrated This Patio Season

They're shatterproof—and also gorgeous. 

How to Transform Your Outdoor Dinners With String Lights and Lanterns

Because great ambient lighting makes even those unbearably hot nights on the back porch feel magical.

The Most Stylish Outdoor Dining Tables for Every Space

Weather-resistant doesn’t have to mean ugly. Go beyond ornate iron and bumpy tempered glass with these good-looking outdoor tables.

This Sturdy Carafe Replaced My Wine Decanter

It's dishwasher-safe and it makes your wine taste better without any fuss.

Amazon Has Great Kitchen Towels On Sale This Weekend

Flour sack, Swedish cellulose, and tea towels galore. 

The Best Gardening Books for Starting an Edible Garden

Three experts share their favorite books for every level of gardener—plus cookbooks that will help you make use of the bounty.

This Summer, Keep Your Ice Within Arm’s Reach With a Classy Ice Bucket

It’s far from the most versatile kitchen tool, but it is an affordable ticket to a more luxurious life.

Our Favorite Cast-Iron Pan Is 70% Off This 4th of July

Plus: Great deals on pretty much all of our favorite pans.

Is This the Summer You Get a Shaved Ice Machine?

There's nothing like a sweet shaved ice on a scorching day—and with your own machine, you can make a party out of it.

The Best Mini Food Processors for Small-Batch Chopping

Simplify your kitchen prep with this compact yet powerful tool—we tested 5 leading models to find the very best.