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Cast Iron
I have a little fetish for cast iron.
I started with Lodge but then discovered the vintage stuff – Wagner is my favorite right now. Click Here for more…
Knife Sharpeners
If you have a knife, you need to have a knife sharpener. A dull knife is bad news and should not be tolerated.
Okay, that’s just my opinion but still…keep your knives sharp! Click here to read more…
Knife Sets
Knife SetsEvery kitchen needs a great set of knives.
I like to build my collection one blade at a time, but there are dozens of great knife block sets on the market. Click here to read more…
Bread
I love bread! Click here to read my bread journey…
Coffee and Espresso
I love coffee more than bread! Click here to see all the coffee posts…
Food Processors
A good food processor might be the most useful thing in the kitchen. These are great to make hummus, nut butters, and even mixing dry goods for baking.
We tested big ones, small ones, cheap and expensive… Click here to read more…
The Review Process
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The Blog
How To Guides and Articles
- Cast Iron Cookware
- How to Restore Cast Iron
- How To Cook a Steak In A Cast Iron Skillet
- Great Accessories for Cast Iron Skillets
- How to Season Cast Iron (Bacon Grease & more)– The Definitive Guide
- The Definitive Guide to Knife Edges
- How to Season Cast Iron With Flaxseed Oil
- 15 Degree Knife Sharpener
- How to Sharpen a Serrated Knife
- Sharpening a Kitchen Knife
- Why Cook with Cast Iron
- Knife Sharpening Angles
- How to Sharpen a Pocket Knife
- Dating Wagner Cast Iron
- History of Wagner Cast Iron
- Is My Knife Sharp
- How Long do Bananas Last in the Refrigerator?
- How to Freeze Potatoes
- How to Clean Aluminum Baking Sheets
- The Honing Steel or Sharpening Steel
- The Best Meat Grinder for Bones
- Food Processors
- Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker
- AccuSharp 015C Scissor Sharpener Multipack
- Barbecue Smokers
- Chef’s Choice M1520 vs Trizor – Sharpener Comparison
- KME Knife Sharpening System
- Enameled Cast Iron Vs. Cast Iron
- Review: M.O.C. Board Magnetic Knife Strip
- Smith’s PP1 Pocket Pal
- Restoring Antique Cast Iron Cookware
- Totally Bamboo In-Drawer Knife Block Review
- KnifeDock: Bamboo In-Drawer Knife Block Review
- The Lansky Diamond Sharpening System
- Chef’s Choice 120 vs 130
- Recipe: Calzones on the Grill on a Cast Iron Skillet
- Landmann Bravo (591320)
- Dyna-Glow Charcoal Offset Smoker (model DGO1176BDC-D)
- Cast Iron Corn Bread From Scratch
- How To Properly Freeze Blueberries
- Ary Kapoosh Batonnet Knife Block Review
- How to Clean the Outside of a Refrigerator
- Swissmar Bamboo Magnetic Knife Block Review
- How To Use An Electric Wok
- Dementia Friendly Microwave
- Healthiest Nonstick Pans
- How to Cook a Pig in the Ground
- How to Ripen Avocados Quickly
- Why You Should be Using a Food Mill
- How To Use A Pizza Stone
- How to Freeze Blackberries Properly
- Top 20 Cast Iron Recipes for the Super Bowl
- Recipe: Colossal Sea Scallops (Seared on Cast Iron)
- Bradley 6 Rack Digital Smoker
- History of Griswold Cast Iron
- Dyna-Glo Charcoal Offset Smoker
- Chicago Cutlery Magnetic Knife Storage Strip Review
- Bradley Electric Digital 6-Rack Smoker
- Top 6 Cast-Iron Cookware Brands
- Smith’s 50264 Adjustable Manual Knife Sharpener
- Presto 08810 Pro Electric Knife Sharpener
- Chef’s Choice 315S Diamond Electric Sharpener
- How to Sun Dry Chili Peppers
- Chef’s Choice AngleSelect M1520 Knife Sharpener
- How Long Do Frozen Blueberries Last?
- What Food to Eat to Get Over a Hangover
- Chef’s Choice 130 Professional Knife Sharpener
- Medina River Outdoors 65 Patio Small Smoker/Grill Combo
- How to Clean a Cast Iron Teapot
- Wusthof Electric Knife Sharpener – 3 Stage
- How Do You Make a Banana Ripen Faster?
- Awesome Lunch Boxes For Adults
- How to Make Buttermilk with Almond Milk
- How Long Does Butter Last in the Fridge?
- Most Accurate Measuring Spoons
- Hydro Flask versus S’well
- How to Make Potato Flour at Home
- Are Glass Cutting Boards Safe?
- Yeti Rambler vs. Thermos
- How to Clean and Cut Brussels Sprouts
Reviews
- What’s the Best Indoor Grill for Steaks
- Best Pressure Canner for Canning Meat
- What is the Best Pressure Canner for Beginners
- What is the Best Potato Ricer for Gnocchi
- Best Basting Brush For Grilling
- Best Rice Cooker for Oatmeal
- 5 Best Electric Knife Sharpeners [Updated 2019]
- What Are the Best Rimmed Baking Sheets
- What are the Best Kitchen Drawer Inserts for Spices
- Best Pan for Eggs
- Best Electric Tea Kettle for Hard Water
- Best Rolling Pin for Tortillas
- Best Slow Cooker For Bone Broth
- Best Food Storage Containers For Leftovers
- Best Way to Smoke a Prime Rib
- Best Saucepan for Making Caramel
- Best Saucepans for Making Candy
- Best Cast Iron Cookware for the Money
- Best Knife To Cut Cooked Chicken
- Best Knife to Carve Prime Rib
- What Are the Best Paper Towels
- What’s the Best Pressure Canner for Home Canning
- Best Springform Pan for Cheesecake
- What’s The Best Oven Cleaner
- Best Muffin Pan For Eggs
- Best Whisk for Eggs
- Best Food Dehydrator for Herbs
- Best Hand Blender For Soups
- Best Kitchen Towels for Drying Dishes
- Best Roasting Rack for Turkey
- What are the Best Containers for Freezing Leftovers
- Best Sausage Stuffer for the Money
- Best Pot for Boiling Eggs
- Best KitchenAid Attachment For Cookies
- Best Knife For Trimming Brisket
- Best Food Dehydrator for Backpacking
- Best Immersion Blender For Soup
- Best Ice Cream Maker for Non-Dairy Ice Cream
- Best Milk Steamer for Home Use
- Best Bread Box for Homemade Bread
- The Best Snow Cone Machine for Your Home
- Best Julienne Peeler for Zucchini Noodles
- What’s the Best Spiralizer for Carrots
- Best Stovetop Kettle
- Best Blenders for Smoothies and Margaritas
- Best Electric Knife for Cutting Bread
- Best Mops for Tile Floors
- What are the Best Mixing Bowls For Baking
- What is the Best Vegetable Peeler for Butternut Squash
- Best Rolling Pin for Cookie Dough
- Best Bread Box For Keeping Bread Fresh
- Best Sponge for Stainless Steel Cookware
- The Best Oven Cleaner for Gas Ovens
- Best Pan To Cook Steak On Stove
- Best Chopsticks For Eating
- What are the Best Oven Mitts for Cast Iron
- Which Dish Cloths are Best for Drying
- What’s the Best Rolling Pin for Pasta
- Best Carbonation Machines for Sparkling Water
- Best Smoked Salmon Brine
- What’s the Best Dish Drainer for Pots and Pans
- Best Wine Key for Servers
- Best Indoor Grill for Burgers
- The Best Muddler for Making Mojitos
- What’s The Best French Press for Tea
- Best Thermos for Cold Drinks
- Best Knife to Cut Whole Chicken
- Best Electric Carving Knife for Brisket
- Best Mortar and Pestle for Pesto
- What’s the Best Strainer for Kefir Grains
- Best Knife Sharpener [updated 2019]
- Best Pot for Cooking Stew
- Best Plastic Wrap for Freezing
- Best Water Filter Pitcher for Well Water
- What’s the Best Seasoning for Steak
- Best Cast Iron Skillet for Steak
- Best Frying Pan for Bacon
- What’s the Best Oven Cleaner for Baked-On Grease
- Best Oven Cleaner for Self-Cleaning Ovens
- What is the Best Cutting Board? (for Meat to avoid cross contamination)
- What’s the Best Knife Sharpener for Wusthof Knives?
- Best Carving Knife for Brisket
- Best Burr Coffee Grinders (for a bargain)
- What’s the Best Cherry Pitter For Small Cherries
- Best Ice Cube Tray for Baby Food
- The Best Basket for Grilling Vegetables
- What’s the Best Dishwasher for Pots and Pans
- What Is The Best Japanese Knife Sharpener
- Best Ceramic Cookware for Gas Stoves
- What are the Best Tools for Cutting Hard Cheese
- Best Tablecloths for Everyday Use
- What’s the Best Fabric for Nut Milk Bags
- What’s the Best Nut Chopper for Almonds
- Best Smoker Box for Gas Grills
- Best Margarita Machine For Home
- What are the Best Baskets for Grilling Vegetables
- What is the Best Rice Cooker for Sticky Rice
- Best Bread Slicer
- What’s the Best Omelette Pan for Induction
- Best Bottle Opener for Bartenders
- Best Hot Plate for College
- Best Kitchen Mats for Tiled Floors
- The Best Popcorn Machine for Home Theaters
- What are the Best Ant Traps for the Kitchen
- Best Porcelain Grilling Brushes
- Best Kitchen Torch for Sous Vide
- What’s the Best Cookie Press for Making Cheese Straws
- Best Milk Frother For Latte Art
- Best Grilling Pan for Your Barbecue
- Best Grain Mill for Brewing Beer
- The Best Popcorn Popper for Roasting Coffee Beans
- Best Microwave for Dorm Rooms
- What’s the Best Beer Glass for an IPA
- What’s the Best Way to Wash Kitchen Towels
- What’s the best oil for cutting boards?
- Best Wok for Electric Stove
- What is the Best Chef Knife for a Bargain in 2019
- What’s the Best Cookie Press for Spritz Cookies
- Best Hand Mixer for Mashed Potatoes
- Best Honing Steel for Japanese Knives
- Best Vacuum Sealer for Fish and Game
- Best Infrared Thermometer for Grilling
- Best Double Boiler for Melting Chocolate
- Best Hunting Knife Sharpener
- Best Grill Brushes for Stainless Steel Grates
- Best Candy Thermometer
- Best Butcher Knife For The Money
- Best Oil for Seasoning Carbon Steel Pan
- Best Bar Stools for Kitchen Island
- Best Meat Slicer For Your Kitchen
- Best Coffee Grinder for Coarse Grinds
- The Best Rice Cooker For Jasmine Rice
- What’s the Best Scoop for Cupcake Batter
- Best Pot for Cooking Rice
- What’s the Best Lump Charcoal for Smoking
- Best iPad Stand for Cooking
- Best Bench Scraper for Icing Cakes
- Best Knife for Cutting Ribs
- Best Water Filter for Well Water with Iron
- Best Toaster Oven (without breaking the bank)
- Best Grill Mat for Concrete Patio
- Best Pan for Searing Fish
- What’s the Best Cast Iron Teapot?
- Best Utensils for Stainless Steel Cookware
- What is the Best Wood for a Butcher Block Cutting Board
- Best Margarita Mix for Your Machine
- The Best Fish Baskets for Perfect Grilling
- Best Way to Fry Chicken Wings
- Best Mugs For Keeping Coffee Hot
- Best Brands of Matcha Green Tea Powder
- Best Smoker for Fish
- Best Water Filter Pitcher to Remove Fluoride
- Best Non-Stick Spatula for Eggs
- Best Knife for Trimming Meat
- Best Dish Soap for Dry Hands
- Best Dehydrators for Beef Jerky
- Best Smoker Thermometer
- What’s Best Garlic Press for Arthritis Pain
- Best Cookware for Gas Stoves
- What are the Best Storage Containers for Cereal
- Best Garbage Disposal for Septic Waste Systems
- Best Pot for Cooking Oatmeal
- What is the Best Coffee Thermos for Hunting
- Best Cookware for Ceramic Glass Cooktops
- Best Santoku Knife for the Money
- Best Electric Potato Peeler
- Best Thermometer for Making Yogurt
- Best Coffee Grinder For Cold Brew
- Best Hot Plate for Boiling Water
- What is the Best Corkscrew for Old Corks
- Best corkscrew for a Sommelier
- Best Toaster Oven (And Why They Are Worth Buying!)
- Best Blender for Protein Shakes with Ice
- What’s the Best Vacuum Sealer for Sous Vide Cooking
- The Best Carbon Steel Wok
- What’s the Best Bento Box for Toddlers [and Kindergarten]
- Best Food Processor for Nut Butters
- Best Trash Can for Dogs
- Best Cheese Knife in the World
- Best Electric Kettle for Dorm Rooms
- What are the Best Storage Containers for the Pantry
- What’s the Best Pot for Making Candy (with Recipes!)
- Best Pot for Making Fudge
- Best Appetizers to Pair with Champagne
- Best Griddle Pan for Pancakes
- Best Tumblers For Cold Drinks
- 5 Best Chef Knives (without breaking the bank)
- Best Wine Racks for a Basement
- Best Smoker/Gas Combination Grill
- Best Espresso Machine (on a budget)
- What are the Best Drawer Organizers and Dividers
- Best Stand Mixer for Bread Dough
- Best Smoker Pellets
- What’s the Best Lump Charcoal for Big Green Egg
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