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Tips for Hosting A Fall Dinner Party (From A California Event Planner)
It’s the first day of Fall and you know what that means: we’re breaking out our coziest sweater, grabbing our favorite pumpkin-infused hot beverage and decorating our homes to celebrate the new season. What are we reaching for this year? Our warm-hued, autumnal-inspired Harvest...
Bob Kramer’s 5 Tips for Choosing the Best Knife For Your Kitchen
If you haven’t already fallen head over handle for the new, absolutely stunning Cumulus knife set from renowned bladesmith Bob Kramer, here’s your sign to head to our site and ogle at the gorgeous Damascus blades and ivory-like handles. To celebrate the launch, we sat down with...
How To Choose the Best Knife for Your Kitchen
Originally published August 3, 2022. Updated April 24, 2023. There are few tools as important to a well-stocked kitchen as an excellent set of knives. But with so many different types of kitchen knives available, it can be challenging to know how to choose the best kitchen...
Why Every Baker Needs A Cookie Rack (+ 3 Cookie Recipes You Need to Try!)
Baking is an art and takes loads of patience. Like any artist, a baker needs the right tools and equipment to bring their creations to fruition. Sure, an oven and a baking sheet are sound options to start, yet many unsung heroes in the kitchen offer their own versatility. Why...
Gift Guide: The Best Gifts for the Home Cook
When you have a friend or loved one who loves to cook, giving them gifts feels like a no-brainer. And there’s no better feeling than eating a delicious meal that they made with your gift! But what exactly should you get them? We’ve got a breakdown of some of our favorite...
How To Choose a Wok Pan
If you haven’t had the pleasure of making your own stir-fry at home, here’s your sign to give it a shot. But before you start chopping and sautéing, there’s one very important tool you’ll need to ensure your stir-fry is restaurant quality—a wok. What Is a Wok? A traditional...
Everything You Need To Make Bakery Quality Muffins at Home
We can’t deny that few things come close to the stomach-grumbling quality of muffins fresh from the bakery—we’d even pull ourselves out of bed on a Saturday morning if it meant getting the first batch of crumbly, warm, delicately sweet muffins. But, for those mornings when we...
Everything You Need To Make a “Star-Baker” Worthy Pie
Making the perfect pie takes patience, exactness, and dedication to ensure all the elements of the recipe come together and, you know… actually taste good. Whether it be fruit-filled or a tasty, savory bake, the tools to make the perfect pie will make the process just as...
Buyer’s Guide to Nonstick Oven Baking Pans
There’s nothing quite like a brand new, shiny baking sheet. It’s like a new toy. You may not even use it for a bit just to enjoy its luster. If you’re replacing your old nonstick baking pans or sheets, finding the right one can take some time. We’ve laid out our favorites and...
Here’s Why You Should Never Use Cooking Spray on Nonstick Cookware
Nonstick pans have revolutionized the way we cook, offering unparalleled ease in both cooking and cleanup. They’re a favorite in kitchens everywhere, promising to make our culinary adventures less about scrubbing and more about savoring. However, there’s a widespread kitchen...
10 America’s Test Kitchen-Approved Tools & Small Appliances To Elevate Your Cooking Game
When it comes to separating fact from fiction, no one does it quite like the folks at America’s Test Kitchen. Since 1993, they’ve been putting recipes, equipment and ingredients to the test, with the goal of helping cooks across the country become more comfortable—and...
What Size Casserole Dish Do You Need?
In the heart of the home kitchen, the humble casserole dish stands as a beacon of culinary creativity and comfort. These versatile vessels are the cornerstone of countless recipes—from the bubbling layers of a classic lasagna to the golden, crispy topping of a shepherd’s pie...
Caring For Your Stainless Steel Cookware: 12 Things NOT To Do
There’s a reason (correction: a lot of reasons!) stainless steel cookware is universally loved by chefs all over the world. Its sleek look combined with unmatched durability and versatility make it a go-to choice for any kitchen. But to ensure your stainless steel pans serve...