As pod coffee goes, it doesn’t come better (or more crema-topped) than Nespresso. Emily Farris What we looked for Ease of use The big selling point of any pod machine is convenience so we looked for machines that were easy to use and considered the following: How many buttons does a user have to push before … Read more
I fall into a highly specific category of coffee enthusiasts. I’m a bit of a snob about the quality of my drinks (my friends tend to be terrified to take me to a new coffee shop), but I also do not have the patience or mathematical abilities to pore over coffee-to-water ratios, repeatedly tare scales, … Read more
I’ve always liked a good cold brew coffee. But as nice as the combination of smooth flavor and low acid is, I don’t drink it every day. Like pour-over and espresso, cold brew seemed time-consuming, involved, and something I’d rather leave to folks at the coffee shops. For a long time I drank cold brew … Read more
Back to the juicers Other juicers we tested Breville Juice Fountain Plus Breville’s Juice Fountain Plus is the best centrifugal juicer we’ve tested. It’s sturdy, straightforward, and powerful. We assembled it with ease, and though it isn’t compact, the machine is constructed to fit on a counter without taking up a ton of space. In … Read more
Width: Varies OXO Long Handled Tool Organizer OXO Expandable Kitchen Tool Drawer Organizer OXO Expandable Utensil Drawer Organizer OXO Compact Silverware Organizer OXO Good Grips Expandable Utensil Drawer Organizer and Expandable Long Tool Organizer Set An organizer that worked well enough: Brightroom 6 Compartment Organizer Most recently, I used this fixed plastic organizer from Target’s … Read more
You need a French press, but not just for coffee. Even if you favor other methods for making your morning brew, there are so many French press hacks that will make this glass-and-chrome carafe your new favorite kitchen tool. A French press isn’t just something for caffeine dispensing—rather it’s an all-in-one strainer/mixer/squeezer/wonder workhorse. Reject the … Read more
People probably think I carry a purse that’s as big as your average toddler for fashion purposes—but those who know me well know I’ve actually got a serious arsenal of mini condiment bottles, packets, and jars slung over my shoulder at any given time. Why? Because sometimes mediocre salads and bland take-out desk lunches happen—this … Read more
Back to the top Whynter 201-SB Compressor Ice Cream Maker Specs Type: Compressor Size: 12.5″ x 10.75″ x 14.25″ Capacity: 2.1 quarts Weight: 24 lbs Warranty: 1 year The Whynter 201-SB is another excellent compressor machine and it’s $400 cheaper than the Lello Musso Lussino. The interface is straightforward, with buttons to toggle different modes, … Read more
Look, this is not the best bread machine. That’s the Breville. But for a bread maker that was a third the price of our top pick (at publish time) the Oster ExpressBake did a decent job—we didn’t get evenly risen loaves, but we did get evenly browned ones with a nice crumb. This one has … Read more
The specific settings for things like cookies and pizza in the Breville Joule Oven use the heating elements differently to help you get the best texture for different foods. Emily Farris Factors we evaluated Toasting capability When making toast—a toaster oven’s primary function—we looked for even color on both sides of the bread. In back-to-back … Read more