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Anna Perling is a former staff writer covering kitchen gear at Wirecutter. During her time at Wirecutter, she reported on various topics including sports bras, board games, and light bulbs. Previously she wrote food and lifestyle pieces for Saveur and Kinfolk magazines. Anna is a mentor at Girls Write Now and a member of the Online News Association.

Latest articles

  • A pair of oven mitts, a pair of oven gloves, and a pair of pot holders, shown alongside a cast iron skillet with a handle cover.

    The Best Oven Mitts and Pot Holders

    by Michael Sullivan, Anna Perling, and Arianna Flores

    After testing dozens of models, we’ve found a variety of great options to protect your hands while cooking.

  • Our top pick personal blender, the NutriBullet Pro 900, in black. Next to the blender is its travel cup and lid.

    The Best Personal Blender

    by Anna Perling and Lesley Stockton

    We’ve spent years making smoothies, pesto, and date shakes to find the best personal blender, the NutriBullet Pro 900.

  • Four different travel mugs next to each other.

    The Best Travel Mug

    by Trey French and Anna Perling

    After testing travel mugs for more than 10 years, we’re still confident that the Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug is the best mug to keep drinks hot for hours.

  • A few key items from each gift basket we recommend displayed together.

    Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.

    by Gabriella Gershenson, Anna Perling, and Wirecutter Staff

    These gift baskets offer the best combination of taste, presentation, and value we’ve found, and we think they’ll delight recipients year-round.