Best Kitchen Shears
Five sharp, balanced kitchen shears for herbs, poultry, packaging, and everyday prep.
Emma Hartwell
Articles by Emma Hartwell
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Best Knife Sharpeners
Five reliable knife sharpeners that restore a clean, keen edge to your kitchen knives in minutes.
Best Serrated Bread Knives
The best serrated bread knives for clean slices through crusty loaves, soft bread, tomatoes, and cakes.
Best Paring Knives
The best paring knives for peeling, trimming, and detail work that a big chef's knife cannot handle.
Best Japanese Santoku Knives
The best Japanese santoku knives, with notes on blade style, hollow edges, and who each model suits.
Best Chef’s Knives for Home Cooks
The best chef's knives for home cooks, comparing comfortable, sharp, easy-to-maintain everyday workhorses.
Best Gooseneck Kettles for Pour Over Coffee
The best gooseneck kettles for pour over coffee, from precise temperature control to budget-friendly picks.
Nespresso Machines Compared
Nespresso machines compared across the Original and Vertuo lines to help you pick the right pod brewer.
AeroPress Review and Brewing Guide
An AeroPress review and brewing guide covering models, technique, and why it makes such a clean cup.
Best Burr Coffee Grinders
A practical guide to the best burr coffee grinders for consistent, flavorful home brewing.