In this section we talk about miscellaneous small kitchen tools. Some are lifesavers in the kitchen, others just captured our interest. It's also a bit of a catch-all for kitchen and cooking-related topics that aren't reviews and aren't how-tos.

Small Kitchen Tools


At last–our long-anticipated 2021 holiday shopping guide! This year, our list is full of all-new items. We include everything from stocking stuffers to over-the-top luxury items. Our main goal this year, as always, is to help you find unique, special, beautiful gifts that your loved ones probably wouldn’t find on their own–and if they did,

The Best Gifts for Cooks and Food Lovers in 2021

Amazon Prime Day 2022 is July 12-13. You can find some great prices on 4K TVs and other electronics. We haven’t seen a lot of great kitchen deals yet, but we’re keeping our eyes peeled on Amazon and other sites, and we’ll add them as we find them.  Even though the Prime Day event is just 2 days, you

Amazon Prime Day 2022: The Best Deals on Kitchen Products

There are some tools not designed for the kitchen that are quite useful in the kitchen. Or, there may be a kitchen version, but it will cost more than the version you’ll find in a hardware store or on Amazon.  Here are five of our favorite non-kitchen tools that can do wonders in the kitchen.  Table of

5 Non-Kitchen Tools That Are Lifesavers in the Kitchen

In less than 5 years, sous vide cooking has moved from the food geekery fringes into the mainstream spotlight. Immersion circulators have become a popular gift item for cooks and food lovers. Food blogs–and not just “modernist” ones–have exploded with sous vide recipes and techniques. It’s a craze that’s taken the culinary world by storm.But

Sous Vide: Passing Fad or Here to Stay?

Just because most produce is available year-round doesn’t mean it’s a good buy. Here we tell you about seasonal produce, as well as why some produce isn’t seasonal, and why some is okay to buy and some isn’t. Best of all, we give you a handy printable infographic with all the info you need to make

Seasonal Produce Chart (With Printable Infographic)

This article explains the different types of baker’s yeast–all the yeasts used in baking.  Yeast is confusing. Many people don’t understand how yeasts differ, or how to make substitutions when necessary.  In this article, you’ll learn all about the different types of baker’s yeasts, basic rules on how to use them, and how to substitute them for

Types of Yeast and How to Use Them (Infographic)