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Emma Hartwell

Emma Hartwell

Staff Writer

Emma Hartwell is a home cook and kitchenware reviewer with over 10 years of hands-on experience testing cookware, small appliances, and everyday kitchen gadgets in her own kitchen. She has evaluated hundreds of products for durability, real-world performance, and value, and writes practical buying guides that help home cooks choose tools that actually last.

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Best Silicone Baking Mats

Best Silicone Baking Mats

Three reusable silicone baking mats that replace parchment and give cookies even browning and easy release.

Emma Hartwell Jun 27, 2026
Best Muffin and Cupcake Pans

Best Muffin and Cupcake Pans

Five 12-cup muffin and cupcake pans that release cleanly and bake evenly, from nonstick to bare aluminum.

Emma Hartwell Jun 27, 2026
Best Baking Sheet Pans

Best Baking Sheet Pans

Five durable baking sheet pans that heat evenly and resist warping for cookies, roasting, and sheet-pan dinners.

Emma Hartwell Jun 27, 2026
Best Kitchen Shears

Best Kitchen Shears

Five sharp, balanced kitchen shears for herbs, poultry, packaging, and everyday prep.

Emma Hartwell Jun 27, 2026
Best Knife Sharpeners

Best Knife Sharpeners

Five reliable knife sharpeners that restore a clean, keen edge to your kitchen knives in minutes.

Emma Hartwell Jun 27, 2026
Best Serrated Bread Knives

Best Serrated Bread Knives

The best serrated bread knives for clean slices through crusty loaves, soft bread, tomatoes, and cakes.

Emma Hartwell Jun 27, 2026
Best Paring Knives

Best Paring Knives

The best paring knives for peeling, trimming, and detail work that a big chef's knife cannot handle.

Emma Hartwell Jun 27, 2026
Best Japanese Santoku Knives

Best Japanese Santoku Knives

The best Japanese santoku knives, with notes on blade style, hollow edges, and who each model suits.

Emma Hartwell Jun 27, 2026