Kitchen Knives
Lesic Pyon 250mm Gyuto Review: A Big Blade That Balances Beauty and Bite
A close look at the Lesic Pyon 250mm Gyuto, covering its balance, edge sharpness, bolster comfort, and where this hefty blade shines and struggles.
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From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Gadgets
Living Room Gadgets Tested: Beer Chiller, Seed Sheller, Couch Console and a 10kg Mug
Four novelty gadgets that promise to upgrade your sofa time. Here is what actually works and what does not.
Kitchen
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet Review: Is It Really the Best You Can Buy?
After years of cooking hundreds of meals, we put the Lodge Classic and Chef Collection skillets head to head with Calphalon and Stargazer in real kitchen tests.
Kitchen & Cookware
Lodge Classic vs Chef Collection 12-Inch Skillet: Which Cast Iron Should You Buy?
Two Lodge 12-inch skillets made in the USA from the same material, but with meaningful differences in weight, shape, and handle design. Here is how to choose.
Food & Drink
Best Luxury Advent Calendars: 5 Festive Treats Tested and Compared
Five premium advent calendars covering spices, mince pies, confectionery, craft beer, and cheese, with what is inside each and whether the price makes sense.
Gourmet Food
Three Fancy Ingredients Put to the Test: Vegan Caviar, Rare Japanese Tea and a Designer Chocolate Spread
From seaweed-based caviar to a rare shaded-grown Gyokuro tea and a limited-run chocolate spread, three high-end ingredients judged purely on whether they earn their place.
Kitchen Knives
Made by Middleton Echo Line: 6-Inch Nakiri and 8-Inch Chef's Knife Review
Two handmade kitchen knives from an American bladesmith's Echo Line: a nimble Nakiri and a classic Chef's Knife, reviewed on the cutting board.
Kitchen
Made In 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set: What You Get and Who It's For
A close look at the Made In 10-piece stainless steel cookware set, including every piece in the box, handle design, build quality, and who this set makes the most sense for.
Cookware
Made In Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, and Enameled Cast Iron: Which Pan Actually Fits Your Kitchen?
We compare three Made In pans side by side on heating speed, heat retention, versatility, and maintenance to help you pick the right skillet.
Cookware
Made In vs Heritage Steel 12-Inch Frying Pan: Two Stainless Steel Workhorses Compared
Two five-ply, fully clad 12-inch stainless steel pans with near-identical specs on paper, but meaningful differences in materials, finish, and handle design.
Cookware
Made In vs Le Creuset 5.5 Quart Dutch Oven: Which One Belongs in Your Kitchen
Two French-made enameled cast iron Dutch ovens go head to head on weight, lid knobs, handles, self-basting design, and heat retention to help you pick the right one.
Cookbooks
Make It Fancy by Brandon Skier: A Week-Long Cookbook Review
We cooked 31 of the 76 recipes in Make It Fancy over seven days. Here's how the enthusiast cookbook from the creator behind Sad Papi performed in a real kitchen.
Kitchen Knives
Makoto Kurosaki R2 270mm Sujihiki Review: A Standout Japanese Slicing Knife
A hand-hammered, powder-steel sujihiki that slices raw and cooked proteins with confidence, and holds up to real kitchen work.
Kitchen Knives
Marcus Williamson Six Inch Chef's Knife Review: A Handmade Workhorse Worth a Look
A handmade six inch chef's knife from a South Carolina bladesmith, built on tough 8670 high carbon steel with a striking full resin handle.
Cake Decorating
Martellato Sugar Dress Review: Edible Lace Appliques Made Simple
A hands-on look at Martellato Sugar Dress, a two-part mix for creating delicate, sturdy edible lace appliques for cakes.
Kitchen Knives
Masakage Zero 240mm Gyuto Review: The One Japanese Knife Worth Starting With
A 240mm gyuto that handles everything from dense squash to fine garnish work, with a stainless-clad super steel core and a comfortable ironwood handle.
Kitchen Knives
Matsubara Sushime Aogami #2 150mm Petty Knife Review: A Butchery-Friendly Favorite
A carbon steel petty knife with stainless cladding, an octagonal rosewood and buffalo horn handle, and a blade height that doubles it into small board work.
Kitchen Knives
Mazaki Shirogami #2 Knife Lineup: Four Handmade Japanese Knives Worth a Close Look
A young Sanjo blacksmith, white carbon steel, and a batch of knives that the shop considers a clear step up. Here is what to know before buying.
Bakeware
Met Lux Aluminum Springform Pan Review: A Sturdy, Versatile Baking Upgrade
A close look at the Met Lux aluminum springform pans, covering their three sizes, three-inch-high sides, even-heating aluminum build, and the bakes they suit best.
Kitchen Storage
Met Lux Food Storage Containers: A Practical Pick for Bulk Storage
Large-capacity clear storage containers with shared lid sizing, volume markings, and a wide temperature range for fridge, freezer, and dishwasher use.
Kitchen Knives
Why Metal Cutting Boards Hurt Your Knives: Better Alternatives Worth Buying
A 5-pound onion test measured how fast knives dull on a metal board versus wood. Here is what the numbers showed and which boards we recommend instead.
Cookbooks
Mezcla by Ixta Belfrage Review: Bold Fusion Cooking With a Few Catch-Points
We cooked 11 of the 100 recipes from Mezcla over five days. Here's how it scored on accessibility, design, flavor, writing, and value.
Kitchen Knives
Middleton Made Ecoline 4-Inch Paring Knife Review: A Handmade Paring Knife That Rewards In-Hand Work
A hand forged AEBL steel paring knife from a South Carolina blacksmith, with a dyed birch veneer handle, light nimble handling, and surprisingly good food release at a $100 price point.
Kitchen Knives
Middleton Made Knives Okua 8-Inch San Mai Review: A Chef Knife With a Story
The Okua pairs a striking San Mai blade with dyed maple burl and a fitted leather sheath. Here is how it performs across tomatoes, onions, sweet potato and more.
Kitchen Knives
Middleton Naar Obi Chef's Knife Review: Embers in the Handle
A san mai 8-inch chef's knife from Quinton Middleton with a BG42 core, kurouchi cladding, and a copper-and-carbon-fiber handle that lives up to its name.
Kitchen Knives
Mikura VG5 Chef Knife Line Review: A Durable Workhorse for Professional Kitchens
The Mikura line is built for daily professional use, with forgiving VG5 steel, a thoughtful shape selection, and sharp edges straight from the box.
Kitchen & Cookware
Misen 7-Quart Dutch Oven Review: A Dutch Oven That Doubles as a Grill Pan
The Misen 7-Quart Dutch Oven pairs a thick cast iron base with a lid that flips into a grill pan, plus a lightweight silicone lid. Here is what works and what to weigh before buying.
Kitchen
Misen Food Storage Containers Review: Are the Bold Claims True?
We tested Misen's stainless steel containers claim by claim: microwave safety, leakproofing, freezer, oven, grill, stains, and brutal drop tests.
Cookware
Misen Nitrided Carbon Steel Pan Review: Does It Really Last Forever?
We tested every claim behind Misen's nitrided carbon steel pan, from non-stick performance and durability to rust resistance and heat responsiveness.
Kitchen Knives
Misen vs. Made In Chef's Knife: Which One Deserves Your Counter?
Two affordable direct-to-consumer chef's knives compared on handle design, blade profile, steel, construction, and price.