Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova Other paring knives we tested Kuhn Rikon Paring Knife In our original testing, we crowned the Kuhn Rikon paring knife as our most versatile paring knife. The Swiss-made stainless steel blade is inexpensive and easy-to-use, and in one of our rounds, it still held … Read more
What’s more, a PTFE coating that says it’s PFOA-free could very well use one of the thousands of lesser-known PFAS chemicals currently unreviewed by regulators in its place, and manufacturers don’t have to disclose that to the public because it’s considered trade-secret information. Neat, huh? Because PTFE coatings have acquired the reputation they have, manufacturers … Read more
We then used store-bought sugar cookie dough (for consistency’s sake) and baked cookies on each pan according to the instructions on the package for an uncoated, ungreased pan—in our most recent round of testing, this meant 350ºF for 17 minutes. We removed each pan to a cooling rack and after cooling inspected the cookies for … Read more
At Epicurious we take our coffee quite seriously. We’ve tested and reviewed close to 100 machines of different styles, sizes, and price points looking for the best coffee makers. From the most complex smart espresso makers to the simplest styles that coffee drinkers have been using in one way or another for centuries, we’ve tried … Read more
Another cool feature lets you select your water hardness (there are three levels to choose from) and this then informs a timing function that tells you when it’s time to descale the machine. Apart from that, the features are fairly standard, allowing you to set a timer for when to start brewing, selecting the number of … Read more
Even the best mandoline slicer can inspire complicated feelings. Mandolines can be scary—nothing keeps you on your toes like the ever-present threat of slicing off the tips of your fingers—but the trade-off is their unparalleled speed and consistency. For some dishes they’re indispensable: Think ethereal shaved salads. They make light work of shredding cabbage for a huge … Read more
Perhaps you aspire to fill your diet with nutrient-packed smoothies, homemade almond milk, or tropical cocktails. Maybe you just like soup. If any of that sounds like you, finding the best blender—full-size, personal, maybe even portable (though, probably not portable)—is crucial. As higher performance blenders have found homes more and more kitchens, the range of … Read more
In the United States, even the best electric kettles are much less popular than they are in English, Australian, and other kitchens of the world, where they’re considered an essential appliance for daily tea and everyday hot water needs. Evidently the reason for this is the lower voltage of American electrical outlets, which slows down … Read more
A lazy morning sipping a cup of well-made coffee can be a real moment of zen. Unfortunately, most weekday mornings aren’t so tranquil. If you’re on the go, and need your morning coffee to go with you, you need a good, reliable travel coffee mug. But which cup, tumbler, or carafe is best for toting … Read more
Read our full review of the Zojirushi 3-Cup Rice Cooker Zojirushi 3-Cup Rice Cooker KitchenAid Rice and Grain Cooker Kitchenaid’s new grain and rice cooker is unlike any other rice cooker we’ve ever tested. Its unique design uses an integrated scale and external water tank. Rather than relying on a cup or the lines on … Read more