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What a Research-Obsessed Wirecutter Editor Uses to Bake Bread
by Ganda Suthivarakom
The kneading tool, hair caps, lava rocks, and other things our resident sourdough expert uses to bake better loaves.
What’s the Point of a Double-Oven Range?
by Tyler Wells Lynch
If you want the convenience of a second oven but your kitchen has the space only for a regular 30-inch stove, you could consider a double-oven range.
9 Tools to Organize Your Kitchen Like a Pro
by Janelle Zara, T Magazine
Organizing your kitchen can make it more functional—and beautiful. In collaboration with T Magazine, we have tips to keep your tools and ingredients in order.
Practical Ways We’re Engaging Kids in the Kitchen Right Now
by Anna Perling
Here are the tools and cooking projects that Wirecutter staffers are using to get our kids involved in the kitchen.
The Best Bread Machine
by Marguerite Preston
After baking close to 40 loaves of bread in eight machines, we think the Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus is the most reliable bread machine you can buy.
What a Wirecutter Editor (and Tea Fanatic) Uses to Make Tea Every Day
by Tim Barribeau
Our tea-addicted editor shares his favorite gear for getting into loose-leaf tea, and everything you need to make it a daily ritual.
Satisfying Kitchen Organization Projects to Do While You’re Stuck at Home
by Michael Sullivan
If you’re feeling stressed from being stuck inside, try tackling these cleaning projects to set your kitchen up for success and relieve some anxiety.
It’s Still Safe to Order Food Delivery From Restaurants. Just Take These Basic Precautions.
by Ganda Suthivarakom
You may not need to sanitize the food that arrives from delivery or takeout, but you should definitely be washing your hands.
Don’t Overdo the Coronavirus Stockpiling
by Ganda Suthivarakom
Tips on why and how to shop for food responsibly, without overstocking your bunker.
The Seven Best Reusable Shopping Bags, According to Wirecutter Staff
by Anna Perling
Here are Wirecutter’s seven favorite reusable shopping bags and totes for when you want to BYO bag.
Should You Sanitize Your Groceries?
by Michael Sullivan
What you need to know about handling grocery bags, packaged food, and produce after you return from the store.
The Best Meal Kit Delivery Services
by Marguerite Preston
With the help of seven long-term testers, we cooked around 190 meals from nine different meal kits to find four services that can make dinnertime a bit easier.
How to Eat and Snack Smartly When You’re Working From Home All Day
by Nick Guy
We’ve been working from home for years. Here’s what we’ve learned about shopping for food, scheduling daily meal times, and prepping food for the week.
Roxane Gay on Her Always Dependable KitchenAid Stand Mixer
by Roxane Gay
Writer and novelist Roxane Gay hasn’t mastered baking yet, but her KitchenAid is helping her get there.
The Best Growler
by Ben Keough
Thanks to its consistently excellent performance and beautiful handling, the Stanley Classic Easy-Pour is the growler to get.
I Was a Skeptic, but I Loved Cooking With the Google Nest Hub Max
by Marilyn Ong
It won’t dice onions, but the Google Nest Hub Max is a trusty sous chef, making it easy to find and follow recipes, time tasks, and get fast cooking answers.
When a Friend Is in Need, Show You Care With Food
by Anna Perling
If you want to give someone a food gift to show you care, consider cooking for them, ordering a gift basket or delivery, or organizing a meal train.
The Best Reusable Produce Bags, Beeswax Wraps, and Other Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste
by Anna Perling
Our favorite alternatives to plastic or disposable food storage include silicone food-storage bags, beeswax wraps, and cloth produce bags.
Readers Respond: More Small Kitchen Ideas
by Erin Price and Ganda Suthivarakom
Our guide to small kitchen ideas struck a chord with space-challenged readers. Some wrote in with suggestions of their own, which we thought we’d share.
How to Buy a Kitchen From IKEA—and When to Look Elsewhere
by Doug Mahoney
Here’s everything you need to know about choosing, ordering, buying, and installing an IKEA kitchen, compared to your other options.
Our Favorite Things for Making and Drinking Coffee on the Go
by Alex Arpaia
Our eight favorite things for making and drinking coffee when we’re far from the creature comforts of home.
We Tasted 4 of the Newest (and Most Photogenic) Instant Coffees
by Alex Arpaia
A Wirecutter taste test reveals that the new crop of fancy instant coffee brands are not worth the price.
Can You Really Make Espresso With the Handpresso and Nanopresso?
by Marguerite Preston
A review of the handheld espresso makers Handpresso and Nanopresso.
How to Remove Coffee Stains on Clothes, Furniture, and Teeth
by Sarah Bogdan
Coffee stains are easy to get out—if you attend to them early. Here are tips for removing stains from clothes, upholstery, and teeth.
How Often Do I Really Need to Clean My Coffee Maker?
by Joanne Chen
If your machine is making awful coffee, you might be serving mold and mineral deposits with it. Here’s everything you need to know to clean your coffee maker.
What Does Death Wish Coffee Taste Like? (And Is It Safe?)
by Rik Paul
Death Wish coffee has a skull on the bag and 600-plus milligrams of caffeine per cup. We asked 17 staffers to do a taste test and to record how buzzed they got.
Sorry, But I Do Not Love the Chemex
by Lesley Stockton
A personal essay on why the Chemex is not the best choice of coffee maker for someone who drinks single servings of coffee.
The Best Coffee I’ve Ever Tasted Comes out of a Dirty Sock
by Ben Keough
A personal essay from a former café owner on why the Hario cloth filters make the best coffee he’s ever had.
No, Coffee Doesn’t Stunt Kids’ Growth
by Courtney Schley
Contrary to popular opinion, coffee won’t stunt kids’ growth. But there are other reasons kids should steer clear of caffeine.
9 Oat Milks, Ranked (By Someone Who Hates Oat Milk)
by Michael Sullivan
After tasting nine brands of oat milk, we think the Oatly Oatmilk is the best.
When You Love to Cook But Also Have a Kid, Embrace the Microwave
by Christine Cyr Clisset
We talked to Sarah Copeland, Francis Lam, Tara O’Brady, Lesley Téllez, and Emily Weinstein to get tips on how to get dinner on the table while parenting.
The Best High-End Ranges
by Sharon Franke and Tyler Wells Lynch
After talking to kitchen experts about high-end ranges, we found that Wolf and Miele are the most-respected brands, while Monogram is great for the price.
Game Day Snackdown: Trader Joe’s vs. Whole Foods 365
by Lesley Stockton
We conducted a company-wide taste test of snacks from Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s to find out who has the best chips, dips, cookies, and more.
Build Your Own Knife Set
by Raphael Brion
The best knife set is the one you put together yourself. Here are the knives we've come to love after decades in professional and home kitchens.
How to Set the Table for Your First Dinner Party
by Michael Sullivan
Hosting your first dinner party may seem daunting, but we've found all the best items you’ll need to throw a casual, stress-free dinner.
The Best Salad Spinner
by Jamie Wiebe and Anna Perling
After 25 hours of research and testing eight salad spinners, we found that the simple and sturdy OXO Good Grips is the best salad spinner for most people.
Should I Get a Pressure Cooker, a Slow Cooker, or a Rice Cooker?
by Christine Cyr Clisset
The answer depends on what you cook and when you want it ready. We’ve tested dozens over the past few years. Here’s how to choose the right one(s) for you.
What’s the Best Blender for Smoothies?
by Lesley Stockton
A thick, silky smoothie is one of the hardest things to make in a blender, so we think the best blender for smoothies is the best, period: the Vitamix 5200.
The Best Stovetop Pressure Cooker
by Lesley Stockton
After cooking many pounds of brisket, rice, and beans in six pressure cookers, we think the Fissler Vitaquick 8.5-Quart Pressure Cooker is the best you can get.
10 Cheap, Unexpected Kitchen Essentials We Rely On
by Wirecutter Staff
We use these 10 inexpensive items to stay organized and cook efficiently both at work and in our home kitchens.
The Best Whisk
by Marguerite Preston
After whipping and stirring our way through cream, custard, béchamel, and egg whites, we think the OXO 11-Inch Balloon Whisk is the best all-purpose whisk.
The Best Corkscrew for Opening Wine
by Nick Guy
Although you can spend plenty of money on a gadgety wine opener, every wine expert we spoke to prefers a simple, double-hinged corkscrew. We especially like True Fabrications' Truetap.
The Best Cookbook Stands
by Michael Sullivan, Dan Frakes, and Nick Guy
After testing dozens of device and book stands for the kitchen, we found the Stump Stand is the best option for your electronics. It sits more solidly on the counter than the competition, and it’s one of the easiest stands to store. For books, we recommend the sturdy Clear Solutions Deluxe Large Cookbook Holder with Cherry Base, which has a better splatter shield than any other stand we’ve found.