Wilder Davies
Staff Writer, Commerce
Wilder has been testing and reviewing appliances for home kitchens since 2019. Beyond the world of kitchen equipment he writes about cookbooks, culinary history, gardening, and design. He has a soft spot for giant kitchen timers, tiny mandolines, and growing houseplants from his kitchen scraps. Before joining the team, he was the associate partnerships editor at TIME, and a fact checker for 5280 magazine in Denver.
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I Make My Best Lazy Meals With This Novelty Camping Tool
To make crispy, melty sandwiches around the fire—or simply over your stove—turn to the pie iron.
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The Best Gardening Books for Starting an Edible Garden
Three experts share their favorite books for every level of gardener—plus cookbooks that will help you make use of the bounty.
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This Summer, Keep Your Ice Within Arm’s Reach With a Classy Ice Bucket
It’s far from the most versatile kitchen tool, but it is an affordable ticket to a more luxurious life.
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Summer Gear to Buy On Sale This Prime Day
Grilling equipment, beach essentials, fire pit accessories, and more.
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This Spray Bottle Turns Regular Water Into Household Cleaner
My dream of a bottomless eco-friendly cleaner became a reality.
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For Cleaner Home Composting, Learn the Bokashi Method
Why fermenting your waste makes sense for you and the planet.
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The Best Reusable Beeswax Wrap
We tested six brands of the Earth-friendly alternative to plastic wrap. And guess what? Our half-eaten apples turned out just fine.
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We Found a Dupe for Our Favorite TikTok-Famous Cleaning Paste
British cleaning product The Pink Stuff frequently sells out online. Luckily, A-Ben-A-Qui cleaning paste is more widely available—and works just as well.
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The Best Picnic Blankets for Leisurely Summer Lunches Outside
We tested picnic blankets made of linen, wool, cotton, and waterproof polyester blends to find the best blanket for every picnic goer.
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Turtle Chips Are for Texture Maximalists
Our VP of Video just can’t stop eating these extra-crispy snacks.
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Our 8 Favorite Fancy Mustards
As delicious as supermarket mustards can be, you’re missing out if you don’t explore the wide world of artisanal varieties.
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The 24 Best Edible Gifts to Send Newly Married Couples
A jar of fancy nut butter, a bottle of peppery olive oil—these are the gifts to send to couples who love to cook, even if they don’t want a traditional registry.
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The Best Subscription Boxes for Couples Who Love to Cook
Give the gift of food, month after month.
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Everybody Can Grow Their Own Food: Here’s How to Get Started
Our beginner's guide to growing tomatoes, peas, herbs, or whatever you like—whether you have a massive backyard or only a few feet of fire escape.
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The Best Food Storage Containers, Tested and Reviewed
We tried a dozen plastic and glass storage containers to find a leak-free, stain-free, and shatter-resistant set.
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Scientists Agree: Lab Beakers Belong in the Kitchen
Drinking from scientific glassware is more than just a gimmick.
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The Best Reusable Straws for Iced Coffee On the Go or Cocktails at Home
We tested 10 reusable straws to find a viable alternative to plastic.
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Will This New Vacuum Sealing System Keep Your Produce Fresher Longer?
The Zwilling Fresh & Save comes with a compact vacuum sealer, reusable bags, and glass or plastic containers. We put it to the test on our frozen bananas, last-chance berries, and delicate greens.
