Lesley Stockton is a senior staff writer reporting on all things cooking and entertaining for Wirecutter. Her expertise builds on a lifelong career in the culinary world—from a restaurant cook and caterer to a food editor at Martha Stewart. She is perfectly happy to leave all that behind to be a full-time kitchen-gear nerd.
Latest articles
The Best Gas Grills
by Tim Heffernan, Lesley Stockton, and Michael Sullivan
We’ve tested eight grills since 2017. The Weber Spirit II E-310 is our top pick for its durability, ease of use, and great value.
The Best Chef’s Knife
by Lesley Stockton
We’ve tested 24 chef’s knives, chopping over 70 pounds of produce since 2013, and we recommend the Mac MTH-80 since it’s sharp, comfortable to use, and reliable.
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.
Our Favorite Kitchen Aprons
by Lesley Stockton
After trying out 24 aprons with the help of friends and colleagues, we found nine we love for a wide range of body types.
