How to Buy, Use, and Care for Stainless Steel Cookware
Stainless steel cookware is the journeyman of the kitchen. It quietly and competently does its job, without the need for pampering (like cast iron) or any public drama (like Teflon-coated…
Welcome to The Grown-up Kitchen
Hello, and welcome to The Grown-up Kitchen. While Allie and I usually focus on helping people cook better, smarter, and faster through tips, tricks, and (of course) hacks, we’re getting…
Every Gardener Should Have a Steam Juicer
When people think of “juicing,” they’re often thinking of fresh green juice, involving lots of fresh fruit and a machine. But steam juicing is completely different—it’s an easy way to…
My Three Favorite Tools for Processing Summer Fruit
Processing fruit every summer can be daunting. We all start out with the same ambition: We see the cherry branches dripping with red lobes and dream of an entire winter…
Here Are the Best Early Prime Day Deals on Kitchen Essentials
The push notifications are coming for you, if they haven’t already—Amazon Prime Day is just over the horizon. As those deals are gearing up for showtime on July 11 and…
Why You Should Shop for Kitchenware at the Grocery Store
In a landscape of dwindling storefronts, it’s becoming increasingly hard to find specialty items, and sometimes even average products, in person. It’s rare that I even come across a rolling…
You Don’t Need a Pie Bird
Photo: Courtesy of Amazon Checking a pie for doneness can be a tricky business. This is especially true for double crust pies (because everything’s hidden on the inside). Taking your…
Our Founding Fathers Would Want You to Have These Nice Pots and Pans
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) When we think of President’s Day deals, TVs, mattresses, and furniture probably come to mind first—but if you’re in the market for some new pots and…
10 Professional Kitchen Tools I Use in My Home Kitchen
Photo: Lulub (Shutterstock) You’re probably familiar with these unassuming gems from soup takeout, or watching The Bear, and maybe you’ve already discovered their many uses. The quart container is simple…
All-Clad Kitchenware Is Having a Massive Sale
Photo: Joni Hanebutt (Shutterstock) It would be unusual for most of us to ever have a chance to cook in a top chef’s kitchen with all of it’s fancy, gleaming…