Kitchen Tools

Stepping outside of your comfort zone has never been more comfortable thanks to the Proctor Silex Belgian Waffle Maker. Now making waffles at home is easy!

As an RDN and food blog owner, I have a responsibility when it comes to using eco-friendly products so I was excited to try NatureZway’s products!

This ceramic cookware is made from natural clay and durable materials allowing you to brown, sauté, simmer, roast and more all in one pot.

The Hurom Hexa Power High Speed Blender has sharp stainless-steel blades that can pulverize even the thickest of kale. It’s BPA-free and more affordable than many of its competitors.

With nice and wide openings, the Eparé Oil and Vinegar Jar Set is easy to fill and clean and provide the perfect drizzle of oil and vinegar every time.

The GreenPan 11-Piece Levels Hard Anodized Stackable Ceramic Nonstick Set comes with pots, pans and lids that are durable, scratch-resistant and dishwasher- and oven-safe.

The Kuhn Rikon Salad Maker has a cutting board that also serves as a lid, a colander for rinsing (and cutting, too) and a clear container to store leafy greens and salad mix-ins until I’m ready to eat.

This cookware set includes nonstick skillets that are oven-ready up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, scratch-resistant, free from PFOA, induction-ready and easy to clean.

If you’re notorious for making a mess in the kitche, perhaps the Tuxton Chef Series Sous Vide Stockpot is for you!

The Eparé Manual Coffee Grinder is ergonomically pleasant with modern stainless-steel accents, a clear glass bottom and a nice weight, indicating it will not fly out of my hands mid-grind.

The GreenPan set of frypans are stunning, heavy-duty and easy to clean, with a sand-like coating that does not release toxicants and is earth-friendly.

The Gourmia GAF680 Digital Free Fry Air Fryer would be useful for families that need to make a quick meal on busy nights.

The Marquette Castings Enameled 6-quart Dutch Oven is proof that quality doesn’t always come at a huge cost.

Originally patented by Alice May Knight of England in 1916, the saucepan continues to be a staple cooking tool more than a century later.

Originally patented by Alice May Knight of England in 1916, the saucepan continues to be a staple cooking tool more than a century later.

I have used several hand mixers, many from the ’80s and ’90s, so I jumped at the opportunity to try out a state-of-the-art 21st century version!

Each tray has a lid, which eliminates freezer burn and, more importantly, allows the trays to be stackable.

This is stylish enough to go from stove to table and is perfect for a single adult or couple looking for a pan that can serve many functions.

This all-in-one digital meat thermometer has the bonus of three additional stainless steel tools: knife, corkscrew and bottle opener.

Whether it is making sauces, soups, gravies or even rice, this saucepan is suitable for all kitchens.

If you’re an avid coffee or tea drinker or looking for an attractive housewarming or wedding gift, this kettle certainly belongs on the short list.

This appliance has 10 functions to pressure cook, slow cook, steam, brown, sauté and simmer plus one-touch settings for yogurt, grains, eggs and desserts.

My slow cooker will still get plenty of use, but I’ll admit, the pressure cooker has undoubtedly earned its place within my dinner rotation.

Product Reviewed: ​Paderno Multi-Grinder/Mincer When first glancing at the Paderno Multi-Grinder/Mincer, I was skeptical. Would it be possible for this hand-powered device to mince items better than an electronic food processor or grinder? Now, after

Product Reviewed: Urban Trend’s Reverso Plus measuring cups I enjoy whipping up savory dishes without following recipes and just eye-balling ingredients. I usually use one glass liquid measuring cup for an entire recipe — talk

Product Reviewed: Paderno World Cuisine Drum Grater My husband I have used a box grater to grate cheese and carrots for years. That is, until this past spring, when my husband was grating cheese fast

Product Reviewed: Emile Henry Papillote Fish Steamer Cooking foods “en papillote” is an excellent skill for any home cook. It basically means cooking a variety of foods in little pouches made of parchment paper. It’s an old

Product Reviewed: Excalibur 2400 4-Tray Dehydrator Several weeks after opening the Excalibur 2400 4-Tray Dehydrator, it’s still on my kitchen counter because I’ve had so much fun testing it. This dehydrator is simple to use: simply

Product Reviewed: JK Adams Strata Slate Server The JK Adams Strata Slate cheese board offers a unique surface for serving cheeses and hors d’oeuvres. With a deep gray color providing a natural and rustic look,

Product Reviewed: Yonanas It was a Saturday, my husband and I had just finished some yard work and ice cream sounded like it would absolutely hit the spot. However, my husband doesn’t do that well with dairy.

Product Reviewed: Repast Supply Co. 17″ Maple-Walnut Ravioli Rolling Pin Homemade ravioli is delicious, but all of that time spent rolling, filling, cutting and pinching can leave you feeling tired and frustrated — and your kitchen

Product Reviewed: HyperChiller Iced Coffee Maker I like coffee. I don’t “need” coffee to survive, but I sure do like it. At first, I drank it only prepared by coffee shops. Then, I started brewing

Product Reviewed: SMEG Stand Mixer As a chef, I put a lot of value in the efficiency of the performance in any kitchen tool. Knives should be sharp and have a good grip, food processors should

Product Reviewed: Paderno World Cuisine 4-Blade Spiralizer Is a spiralizer a necessary kitchen item? No. Is it a fun tool to have? You bet! An upgrade over their original three-blade model, the Paderno World Cuisine

Product Reviewed: Omega 8006 Juicer While I enjoy an occasional carrot-ginger-orange juice from my local health food store, I’ve never tried making my own. Smoothies? Yes. But cold-pressed, pulp-free, fresh vegetable or fruit juice? Not

Product Reviewed: Lékué Kabob Maker I’ve never tried a product like this before, but was very excited by the idea. We have different diet preferences in my house (vegetarian, omnivore, low-carb), so we love recipes

Product Reviewed: IMUSA Cloth Tortilla Warmer On “Mexican night” — a once-a-week occurrence in my house — I usually either waste time preheating the oven to “bake” tortillas at a low temperature or use the microwave … and

Product Reviewed: Gunter Wilhelm Cast Fry Pan When cooking with this nonstick, oven-safe pan, my vegetables sautéed and sizzled as if I were a TV cooking show celebrity. The Gunter Wilhelm Cast Fry Pan is perfect

Product Reviewed: Novis Vita Juicer Once when I was in college, I borrowed my parents’ juicer. Back then, I found it hard to get enough produce because I going to school full-time while juggling jobs

Product Reviewed: All-Clad PC8 Precision Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker I was equally delighted and terrified at the proposal to review a pressure cooker. As someone who spends many hours in the kitchen, it was time

Product Reviewed Lagostina Pastaiola Like a lot of kids, I loved pasta night when I was younger. Today, it’s certainly a favorite night of the week for my 3½-year-old twin girls. As a child, I

Product Reviewed: Lékué Omelet Cooker Eggs are a versatile food and such an inexpensive source of high-quality protein that I often recommend them to my clients. I, too, have cracked quite a few eggs of the years,

Products Reviewed: PaperChef Culinary Parchment Multipurpose Non-Stick Paper and PaperChef Culinary Parchment Cooking Bags The multi-purpose parchment paper used in PaperChef products is non-stick and biodegradable, making it an easy and environmentally friendly solution for lining baking sheets

Product Reviewed: Salt Rox Himalayan Salt Cooking Plate The versatile Salt Rox Himalayan Salt Cooking Plate does triple duty as a foodie’s must-have: it cooks, it seasons and it looks great for serving! But, there are

Product Reviewed: Emile Henry Chicken Baker On a recent Sunday, I was scheduled to have dinner with my family. I decided this would be the perfect time to test out the Emile Henry Chicken Baker

Product Reviewed: Lékué Oatmeal Kit Regina: My first thought of the Lékué Oatmeal Kit is that it intrigues me with its sleek European packaging. Susan: I also like the designer look and small footprint. The

Product Reviewed: Ronco Pasta Maker Making pasta can sound intimidating; generally reserved for fancy Italian restaurants and dinner party overachievers. But with the Ronco Pasta Maker, it couldn’t be simpler. Having never used a pasta maker

Product Reviewed: Rösle Oil Dispenser and Vinegar Sprayer Rösle brings its famed German engineering to these aesthetically pleasing tabletop products, made with clear, thick glass bases and stainless steel tops. The Oil Dispenser can be

Product Reviewed: JK Adams Herb Chopper and Bowl When the New York Times featured an article on chopped salads, I knew the craze had hit the city hard. From chain shops to corner delis, salads

Product Reviewed: Mauviel M’steel Paella Pan, 14″ The Mauviel Paella Pan is not just for paella, although it does give you a good excuse to have your friends over for a Spanish themed dinner. No

Product Reviewed: Rösle Glass Spice Mill Sure, it may seem convenient to buy your spices already ground, but I assure you that’s just because you haven’t found the right tool yet to ground your own. Enter the

Product Reviewed: Duralex Lys Square Bowls with Lids Like other busy working moms, I’m always looking for meal prep shortcuts. I love to cook extra rice, pasta, chili, spaghetti sauce, soup and “recycle” them as

Product Reviewed: T-Fal Balanced Living 3 in 1 Rice and Multi Cooker This product combines a rice cooker, steamer and slow cooker in one. It looks like a large rice cooker, but also has a

Product Reviewed: Vacu Vin Mezzaluna With a name meaning “half-moon” in Italian, this is a knife made for rocking a rolling. When used in a large bowl, as originally intended, the mezzaluna’s rounded blade chops

Product Reviewed: Lékué Cooking Mesh Let me explain what kind of a cook I am. I love great tasting food and on most nights (particularly weeknights) I like it fast. So I rarely utilize a lot

Product Reviewed: Tovolo Baking Mat Have you ever lovingly and carefully cooked something only to have the final product ruined by the digging and scraping it takes to remove it from the pan? Think of

Product Reviewed: Hydaway Bottle The Hydaway collapsible water bottle is a good option for outdoor adventurers, endurance athletes and travelers. With a light pull on the base, the bottle expands to four inches tall with 12-ounce capacity. Expand

Product Reviewed: Abeego My dish drying rack is often full of rinsed out plastic storage bags … I hate just throwing them away! So, I was really excited to try out Abeego, an all-natural food-wrap that has