August 7, 2023

Knives, Messermeister, Reviews

Messermeister is an American knife brand made in Solingen, Germany, where all the top notch German knife brands are made. They aren’t as well known as some other brands (like Wusthof and Zwilling), but they’re worth a look if you want a powerful, durable German knife. We take a detailed look at all the Messermeister

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July 28, 2023

Knife Storage, Knives

There’s more to safe storage of your kitchen knives than a bulky countertop storage block, and the best storage option may be something you haven’t thought of yet. Each method has pros and cons, and the right choice for you will depend on your knives, your space, your budget, your decor, and more.  We look

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July 5, 2023

Knives, Mercer, Reviews

Mercer knives are popular because of their quality and affordability, but are they a good brand? We take an in-depth look at Mercer knives: the company, lines, features, performance, pros and cons, and more. If you’ve been thinking about Mercer for your next (or first) knife, we can help you decide. Table Of Contents (click

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June 26, 2023

Distilled Water, Reverse Osmosis, Water, Water Filters

Different municipalities have different purification methods they use on their drinking water, and some are better than others. But in truth, we don’t really know how effective they are because the government tests for only about 90 contaminants in drinking water, and there can be literally thousands of different chemicals, toxins, and contaminants in your

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June 26, 2023

Ice Makers

Made popular by fast food chains like Sonic and Chick-fil-A, nugget ice has become a fan favorite because of how soft and chewable it is. Sometimes, you want the nugget ice without the rest of the meal or the trip through the drive-through. This is where at-home nugget ice makers come in.  Why are nugget ice makers

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