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
Most of the time, we like the “buy once, cry once” philosophy and tell people to buy the best quality kitchen products they can afford. But this isn’t always the case. Sometimes people spend money they don’t have to. You don’t need high-end products for everything, and some products you may not need at all.
If you’re looking for a new kitchen tool that you can have a ton of fun with, experiment with inexpensively, and make fancy foods you never thought would be so easy, consider the humble whipping siphon. You may think it’s what Alton Brown would call a “unitasker,” used only for whipped cream, and pulled out
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,
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
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