Best Pellet Smokers for Beginners: I Tested 5 All Summer
I smoked my way through a summer on five beginner-friendly pellet smokers. Here are my picks for every budget, plus what to know before your first cook.
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Best Chef’s Knives Under $100: I Blind-Tested 5 for a Month
I taped over the logos and blind-tested five chef’s knives under $100 for a month in my Portland kitchen. Here are the ranked picks — and the surprising overall winner.
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Counter Organization: The One-Zone Method I Stole From Pro Kitchens
The one-zone counter organization method I borrowed from professional kitchens — pick a work zone, keep only your daily five, and corral the rest with four tested organizers.
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Best BBQ Tool Sets for Backyard Grilling (Tested)
I tested five of the best BBQ tool sets through a full grilling season. Here are the tongs, spatulas, and kits actually worth buying for your backyard.
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Best Pantry Organization Products Under $30
Five budget pantry organizers I tested in my own kitchen — airtight canisters, a can rack, clear bins, an expandable shelf, and a spice rack — all under $30.
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Best Mandoline Slicers: Tested for Precision and Safety
I tested five mandoline slicers for paper-thin precision and finger safety — from the OXO Chef’s 2.0 to a Japanese Benriner. Here are my picks and how to use them without losing a fingertip.
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Best Stand Mixers Under $300: Is KitchenAid Worth the Hype?
I tested the best stand mixers under $300 — from KitchenAid to budget picks — with honest pros, cons, and which one to buy for how you bake.
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Best Cast Iron Grill Pans Under $40: Tested Budget Picks
Tested: the 5 best cast iron grill pans under $40, what each does best, and how to make a budget pan last for decades.
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5 Kitchen Myths That Are Ruining Your Cookware
Five kitchen myths that quietly ruin cookware — soap on cast iron, high-heat non-stick, sticking stainless, and more — debunked, with what to do instead.
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Best Kitchen Drawer Organizers: Tested for Fit and Durability
I tested five popular kitchen drawer organizers over several months for fit and durability. Here are the bamboo and plastic picks worth buying.
