21 Essential Kitchen Tools Every Cook Should Have
Setting up a new kitchen? Trying to pare down an overload of gadgets? Here are some essential kitchen tools that you'll actually use.
- Attention new cooks! We’ve rounded up the most essential cooking tools for beginners.
- The best gadgets for cooking: Taste of Home Test Kitchen-approved.
- Gift the foodie in your life one of these best gifts for chefs (and check out our favorite gifts for cooks on Amazon, too!).
Yeti Rambler Coffee Tumbler Review: Does It Live Up to the Hype?
The Yeti Rambler has a cult following, but how does this coffee tumbler stand up to the competition? We put...
Hydro Flask vs. YETI: Which Brand is Better?
As the Hydro Flask vs. YETI debate rages, our Product Testing Team tested both brands to see which is worth...
Nostalgia Alert! The Lenox Spice Village Set Is Coming Back in 2024 After a 35-Year Hiatus
Collectors—this is not a dill, err, drill! The iconic Lenox Spice Village Set is being relaunched in 2024.
We Tested 3 Puzzle Subscriptions—This is the Best Puzzle of the Month Club
We put together five puzzles from three different puzzle of the month club subscriptions. This is the service our resident...
Hamilton Beach Upright Freezer Review: The Best Option for Garages
Yes, this freezer is garage-friendly. But that's not the only reason we love the Hamilton Beach upright freezer! Our thorough...
Whirlpool Upright Freezer Review: This Locking Freezer Offers Peace of Mind
We tested the Whirlpool upright freezer and were impressed with its thoughtful features, including a handy locking mechanism.
Shark Stratos Cordless Review: Our Product Testing Team’s Favorite Shark Vacuum
After comparing the top cordless Shark vacuums in our testing lab, we named the Shark Stratos as our favorite. Here's...
Ninja FrostVault Cooler Review: This Cooler’s Pull-Out Drawer Keeps Food Dry and ...
The Ninja FrostVault cooler is our favorite summer snacking cooler. It rings up at an affordable price and boasts a...
Castlery Furniture Review: The Seb Dining Table Set Will Last a Lifetime
Our Senior Shopping Editor's Castlery review explores the brand's mid-price furniture collection. She tested and reviewed the Seb Dining Table...
Yeti Cooler Review: The Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler Beat Out 11 Chilly Competitors
In our tests of 12 coolers, the Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler came out on top. Here's why our expert...
Shark Pet Plus Review: This Cordless Stick Vacuum is a Must-Have for Pet Owners
Our Product Testing Team put the Shark Cordless Pet Pro to the test. Here's how it performed.
Shark Cordless Pro Review: Shark’s Budget-Friendly Cordless Vacuum Exceeded Our E...
Our Product Testing Team put Shark's budget-friendly cordless vacuum to the test. Here's how the Shark Cordless Pro performed and...
Orca Cooler Review: The Cooler That Keeps Ice Intact for Days (And Days)
The Orca cooler delivers near-unbeatable insulation when you're on a days-long camping trip or just want to keep your drinks...
Lifetime Cooler Review: This Affordable Cooler Stands Up to Pricey Competitors
This Lifetime Cooler review covers this affordable option. Our team tested against similar (but pricier) picks like the Yeti and...
BruTank Cooler Review: This Cooler’s Fun Features Go Beyond Drink Storage
The BruTank cooler boasts a dry goods basket, built-in tap, bottle opener and two rugged wheels for navigating tough terrain.
10 Best Boxes of Chocolates for Gifting, Breakup Binging and Hosting [Tested and Reviewed]
The Taste of Home team worked hard to enjoy over 15 pounds of chocolate and 26 different chocolate brands to...
The Best Stainless Steel Cookware of 2024, Tested by the Taste of Home Kitchen
We tested 10 five-ply fry pans from the most popular brands by braising pork, cooking chicken thighs and sauteing veggies....
Ninja Single-Serve Coffee Maker Review: Our Testing Team’s Favorite Single-Serve ...
Love the convenience of a Keurig, but craving your favorite beans? The Ninja Single-Serve Coffee Maker uses K-Cups or grounds to brew...
L’OR Barista Review: The Instant Espresso Machine that Impressed Our Testing Team
Whether you crave a true espresso shot or elevated coffee that feels like it came directly from a French cafe,...
Keurig K-Mini Plus Review: The Small-But-Mighty Morning Helper
The Keurig K-Mini Plus boasts a tiny footprint and big flavor thanks to strength control. We love a single-serve coffee...
The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals on Products We Personally Tested (and Vouch For!)
Gird your carts—Amazon Prime Day is here. Our Senior Shopping Editor hand-selected the best kitchen and home deals based...
34 Best Friend Gifts for Any Occasion
Sometimes, a "just because" gift can mean the most. We've rounded up the best gifts for your best friends to...
34 Best Retirement Gifts for Women
It's the end of an era, and now it's time for whatever she wants her next adventure to look like....
Nespresso Vertuo Review: A Splurge-Worthy Barista for Your Counter
We've tested several Nespresso coffee machine options, but this Nespresso Vertuo review outlines why we recommend this one for the...
MagiMix Food Processor Review: The Splurge-Worthy Appliance That Impressed Our Testing ...
Boasting a brushed stainless body and an extra-large feeder tube, the MagiMix food processor certainly looks luxurious. But is this...
Keurig K-Elite Review: This Is Our Product Testing Team’s Favorite Keurig Coffee ...
You don't have to forgo the convenience of a K-Cup brewer when you're hosting parties, thanks to the quick and...
KitchenAid Food Processor Review: Our Product Testing Team Loves This User-Friendly App...
Some home cooks just need a reliable machine that chops evenly, and that’s about it. Enter the KitchenAid 13-Cup Food...
KitchenAid KF8 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine Review: This Pricey Appliance Made Me a...
$2,000 for an espresso machine is insane—right? Our Senior Shopping Editor's KitchenAid espresso machine review explains whether this appliance...
Ninja Ceramic Cookware Review: We Tried the Ninja Extended Life Premium Ceramic Fry Pan
Our Product Testing Team performed eight tests on the Extended Life Ceramic line from Ninja ceramic cookware, including frying eggs...
Greenpan vs. Caraway: Which Ceramic Cookware Brand Is Better?
Our Product Testing Team put these popular brands to the test to settle the GreePan vs. Caraway debate once and...
