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Epicurious Gear, Tool, and Ingredient Recommendations

Our editors are constantly scouring the internet and testing to find the best versions of the kitchen tools you need: knives, coffee gear, pots and pans, and beyond. Find all of our gear and ingredient recommendations here. 

How to Safely Decorate Cakes With Flowers

How to Safely Decorate Cakes With Flowers

Not all blossoms are safe to decorate with, so check out these tips before you start assembling your next layer cake.
How to Make Fluffy, Cloudlike Cold Foam at Home

How to Make Fluffy, Cloudlike Cold Foam at Home

Every possible question you have about cold foam answered.
Double-Serrated Bread Knives Are the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Double-Serrated Bread Knives Are the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

These knives have blades that resemble a shark’s mouth. And that means smoother, sharper cutting power.
No Pods Allowed: DeLonghi’s New Single-Serve Coffee Uses Freshly Ground Beans to Make a Better Cup
This Game-Changing Single-Serve Coffee Machine Will Revolutionize Your Morning Cup

This Game-Changing Single-Serve Coffee Machine Will Revolutionize Your Morning Cup

Is this techy centrifuge coffee maker right for you? We made a lot of coffee with it, so we’ve got answers.
Are We Still Defrosting Freezers in 2023?

Are We Still Defrosting Freezers in 2023?

If you have a newer model, this probably isn’t something you need to worry about. But you can’t completely ignore your freezer, either.
This Grill Lets You Cook Asado-Style on a Tiny Patio

This Grill Lets You Cook Asado-Style on a Tiny Patio

The Ñuke Malevo is small but mighty, and lets you cook in a few different ways.
31 Anniversary Gifts by Year for Cooks and the People Who Love Them

31 Anniversary Gifts by Year for Cooks and the People Who Love Them

Just say no to gift cards, jewelry, or last-minute roses.
How to Keep Your Cakes From Doming and Cracking

How to Keep Your Cakes From Doming and Cracking

Domed, cracked cakes are not the look. Here’s how to prevent it from happening.
The Kitchen Gear Our Editors Bought in March

The Kitchen Gear Our Editors Bought in March

Candles, glass cloches, and more.
How to Tell if Your Oven Hood is Working (And What to Do If It’s Not)

How to Tell if Your Oven Hood is Working (And What to Do If It’s Not)

Whether you use gas or induction, cooking is still the primary source of air contaminants in your home. Here are four solutions that aren’t a renovation.
How to Find the KitchenAid Stand Mixer That’s Right for You

How to Find the KitchenAid Stand Mixer That’s Right for You

We’re here to answer all your questions about buying the iconic appliance.
35 Thoughtful Gifts for Postpartum Parents

35 Thoughtful Gifts for Postpartum Parents

Forget sending flowers. The fourth trimester calls for snacks, coffee, and an extra-large insulated water cup.
The Best Immersion Blenders for Soups, Sauces, and Smoothies, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Immersion Blenders for Soups, Sauces, and Smoothies, Tested and Reviewed

Believe it or not, the handheld Vitamix didn’t make our top three.
This Is the Lightest Cast-Iron Pan You Will Ever Use

This Is the Lightest Cast-Iron Pan You Will Ever Use

Thanks to the rustproof enamel, you can put it in the dishwasher too.
Use This Bread-Baker’s Secret to Take Your Homemade Loaves From Good to Great
These Dining Chairs Have Machine Washable Upholstery and It’s Kind of Brilliant

These Dining Chairs Have Machine Washable Upholstery and It’s Kind of Brilliant

Here’s how upholstered furniture from Ruggable’s sister company, Levity, held up to six months of life in my hectic house.
This $10 Balm Is Like Chapstick for Wooden Spoons

This $10 Balm Is Like Chapstick for Wooden Spoons

You aren’t moisturizing your Wooden cooking utensils enough. 
Stop Crying Over Chopped Onions With These Helpful Tips

Stop Crying Over Chopped Onions With These Helpful Tips

There is no shortage of reasons to cry these days, but chopping onions doesn't have to be one of them. 
This Indoor Butane Burner Will Fuel the Good Vibes at Your Next Dinner Party

This Indoor Butane Burner Will Fuel the Good Vibes at Your Next Dinner Party

It’s just the thing for gathering over hot pot or Korean barbecue.
39 Tools to Make Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen More Fun

39 Tools to Make Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen More Fun

Including a few super-functional “fashion” accessories.
With This $9 Tool, Your Herbs Can Water Themselves

With This $9 Tool, Your Herbs Can Water Themselves

You'll never need to rely on those unreliable friends again when you go on vacation.
The Best Rolling Pin Is French and Lasts Forever

The Best Rolling Pin Is French and Lasts Forever

We tested 14 rolling pins and found the best one for all your cookie-making and pie-baking needs.
Let’s Spring Clean Your Kitchen’s Secret Dirty Spots

Let’s Spring Clean Your Kitchen’s Secret Dirty Spots  

It’s time to de-gunk those places you probably haven’t touched in months (if ever). 
Make Better Bread With the Challenger Bread Pan
How to Keep Coffee Beans Tasting Fresher, Longer

How to Keep Coffee Beans Tasting Fresher, Longer

For optimal flavor, your coffee bean storage method matters.
The 3 Things Everyone Should Have Under the Kitchen Sink

The 3 Things Everyone Should Have Under the Kitchen Sink

One can save you lots of trouble. And money.
I’ve Tried Every Hack for Removing Sticker Residue and This Is The Only Thing That Actually Works
The Best Kitchen Trash Cans for Everything You Can’t Reuse or Compost

The Best Kitchen Trash Cans for Everything You Can’t Reuse or Compost

Kitchen garbage is inevitable. Here are the cans that will keep odor contained and spills to a minimum. 
Have a Toaster Oven? Then You Need an Eighth-Sheet Pan