Kitchen Appliances
Juicer Questions Answered: Pulp, Citrus, Blenders, and Cleaning
Practical answers to the most common juicer questions: what to do with pulp, juicing citrus, blender vs juicer, cleaning tips, and KitchenAid attachments.
Independent reviews
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Kitchen Appliances
Practical answers to the most common juicer questions: what to do with pulp, juicing citrus, blender vs juicer, cleaning tips, and KitchenAid attachments.
Kitchen & Cooking
Ten kitchen products that have beaten every challenger for years, from a $40 chef's knife to the best drip coffee maker we know.
Kitchen Gear
Thirteen kitchen gifts that earned top marks in testing, spanning stocking stuffers under $20 to serious splurges for the cooks on your list.
Kitchen Deals
Ten tested kitchen picks, from pressure cookers to espresso machines, that are worth the sale price, plus the products we suggest passing on.
Kitchen Buying Advice
Tested and not recommended: five kitchen gadgets and appliances that are better left on the shelf, including a stand mixer and a cocktail machine.
Kitchen Gadgets
From julienne peelers to meat shredding claws, we break down which single-function kitchen gadgets earn their drawer space and which ones you should skip.
Kitchen Knives
A curved-edge paring knife that hugs rounded produce, backed by hands-on testing of eight bird's beak knives priced from $15 to $85.
Cookware
A seven-pan comparison of stainless clad saute pans found a clear standout at a mid-range price. Here is what made the Made In pan win.
Kitchen Knives
A long, sharp serrated knife is one of the most important tools in any kitchen. Here's why the Mercer Culinary Millennia 10-inch earns the top spot.
Kitchen Knives
After an 11-knife comparison, this sub-$25 serrated bread knife came out on top. Here is what made it the winner.
Kitchen Appliances
A countertop vacuum sealer that tested well across delicate berries, coffee, meat, and pantry staples, with simple controls and a light, stowable body.
Kitchen Appliances
We put the viral Ninja ice cream maker through sorbet, protein ice cream, and a homemade gourmet vanilla face-off against a premium store brand.
Kitchen Appliances
We put the viral Ninja SLUSHi through four real recipes, from Coke slushies to a dole whip attempt, to see whether it lives up to the hype or stays a pricey novelty.
Kitchen Tools
After testing eight meat pounders, one vertical-handled model stood out for comfort, control, and even cutlets every time.
Home & Cleaning
After hands-on testing against five other spray mops, the O-Cedar ProMist Max stood out for its wide adjustable spray, absorbent double-thick pad, and comfortable handling.
Kitchen
After extensive hands-on testing against eight competing scrub brushes, the O-Cedar Rinse Fresh Pot and Pan Brush came out clearly on top for stubborn cookware messes.
Kitchen Appliances
A masticating juicer that produced the smoothest juice in testing, with quick operation and some cleaning trade-offs to weigh before buying.
Kitchen Appliances
After testing five masticating juicers on carrots, kale, and grapes, the Omega Vertical Square stood out for smooth juice, quick operation, and easier cleaning.
Kitchen Appliances
Two premium countertop pizza ovens go head to head on performance, ease of use, size, and versatility to see which deserves a spot in your kitchen.
Kitchen Tools
After hands-on testing across a range of whisks, this 11-inch OXO balloon whisk came out on top for comfort, weight, and efficiency.
Kitchen & Cookware
A freshly redesigned handle helped this 2.4-pound 12-inch nonstick skillet stand out in a crowded field, and it does so at a friendly price.
Kitchen
After testing nine oven mitts for heat protection, fit, and dexterity, the OXO Silicone Oven Mitt came out on top. Here is why it earned the win.
Snacks
Two obscure regional barbecue potato chips stand out from a field of dozens. Here is how Wachusett and Alaska Chip Company Grizzly compare on flavor, texture, and balance.
Kitchen Tools
We compare the main corn stripper designs and explain why the RSVP International Deluxe Corn Stripper stands out for clean, efficient kernel removal.
Pantry Staples
After a wide style-by-style taste comparison, Scalia anchovy paste stood out for its clean flavor and smooth texture. Here is what to know before buying.
Food & Drinks
We ordered five viral baked goods and lattes from Edible Arrangements and Bloom to see whether the ads live up to the box. Here is what tasted great and what did not.
Kitchen Deals
Tested winners on sale across food processors, air fryers, blenders, waffle makers, and pizza ovens, plus the deals that are not worth your money.
Kitchen Accessories
In side-by-side testing of six sponge holders, one suction model stood out for fast drying and a grip that actually lasts.
Kitchen Appliances
A countertop deep fryer that heats oil fast, fries evenly, and makes cleanup far less painful than most, thanks to a built-in oil filter and storage reservoir.
Kitchen Knives
A winner in an eight-knife comparison of 10 to 12 inch slicing knives, this $48 Fibrox carver makes clean work of brisket, turkey, and roasts.