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Safety First: The Top Three Kitchen Items to Keep Clear of Your Stove

The kitchen is a central hub of activity in any home, where meals are prepared, family gatherings take place, and memories are made. However, it is also an area where ...

Stok Gridiron: Summer Grilling!

If you live in a big city, chances are that you don't have a large backyard to yourself. Apartment-dwellers, those in townhouses, rowhouses, condos, co-ops… anyone without enough space for ...

The Year Of Clean Water: Cosan’s Pure Hydration

The importance of clean water can not be overstated- we rely on our water systems for cooking, drinking, and many other uses. And for a cautionary tale, we need only ...

Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker: Now With Quinoa!

This Halloween, we’re treating ourselves to something a little different, setting aside all of the sugary candies and making a spooky, healthier alternative- a black sesame rice dish. It’s a ...

KitchenAid’s Powerful, Hefty Pro Line Series Blender

It’s definitely smoothie season- with record-breaking temperatures across the United States, and especially in the Southwest. We don’t suggest going outside for very long, since even some flights are being ...

Cuckoo CRP-G1015F: The Cutest Rice Cooker

If all you want is some basic white rice, and you’re ok with it taking a little bit of time to cook, then there are plenty of rice cookers out ...

Arzum Okka: An Easier Introduction To Turkish Coffee

The history of coffee is complicated, and even the much shorter history of the beverage in the United States has quite a few chapters. For those who know a bit ...

Cuisinart Coffee Center: Cup Or Pot, Your Choice

One of the hardest things about coffee is figuring out the right amount, and preparing it properly. After all, it sometimes seems as if there are more ways to make ...

Vorwerk Thermomix TM5: Blend, Mix, Even Cook!

The United States has plenty of advantages when it comes to most forms of technology, but Europe’s kitchen marketplace has long had us beaten- from ingredients to appliances, the United ...

Frieling Black Cube Wok: Easy Cleaning (And Cooking)

One of the most versatile pans is one that you may not have in your kitchen arsenal. It’s all too often that a wok is associated only with Asian cooking, ...

Stylish Coffee: Frieling’s Insulated French Press

Tomorrow morning, one of the first things we’re going to do is make a large amount of coffee. Putting 2016 to rest will be satisfying, no doubt, but it will ...

A Teaspoon of Honey is the New ‘Apple a Day’

Last week it seemed like all of my friends simultaneously recovered from their colds, and I offered all of them the same tried and true advice: local honey. Honey delivers ...

The Compact, Easy ChefSteps Joule Sous Vide

Cooking can feel pleasantly, almost soothingly, old-fashioned. Part of the fun of the holidays can be the routine, the traditions, the open fires and roast turkeys and recipes passed down ...

The Compact Starbucks Verismo V: Easy Coffee & Espresso

When you’re planning a brunch party, hosting stayover guests, or simply trying to wake yourself up in the morning after the office holiday party, there are few things more important ...

KitchenAid Comes To The Aid With The Artisan Mini Stand Mixer!

With the leaves growing crispy and a brisk chill in the air, it’s hard not to feel seasonally inspired. With all the recipes for tempting pumpkin pie, gingersnap cookie, and ...

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Behmor Brazen Connected: The Future Of Drip Coffee

One of the most common adjectives for gadgets and gear- now and likely in the near future- will be ‘connected’. Every item and product and appliance, from lightbulbs to speakers ...

Cuisinart Sparkling Beverage Maker: Great Machine, With A Catch

Soda is great- but it can be a pain to haul up five flights of stairs from a store a few subway stops away, and difficult to store in a ...

Cuisinart EM-400 Buona Tazza: Single-Serve Espresso

There are lots of good single-serve coffee machines out there, and plenty of decent espresso machines- even some that can fit in your kitchen and don’t cost a small fortune. ...

De’Longhi MultiFry: Low-Fat Fryer And MultiCooker

If you like to cook at home, you might have tried out a deep fryer, and if you haven’t then you’ve almost certainly fried foods in a pan. But chances ...

Technivorm Moccamaster KBT 10-Cup Brewer: Beautiful Coffee

If you’re a serious coffee fan, chances are that you’ve explored quite a few different ways to make your brew- pourovers via Chemex, French press methods, maybe even single-serve machines. ...

Unleash The KitchenAid Torrent Magnetic Drive Blender

The next time you’re looking at blenders, pay attention to the blades. No matter the size of the machine, from tiny bullet-shaped smoothie-focused ones to large, professional-grade appliances, a blender ...

Cleanblend: Affordable, Commercial-Quality Blender

The best part of warm weather might be the cold drinks- summer means that you can finally enjoy milkshakes and frappes and best of all… smoothies. Whether you’re aiming for ...

Cuisinart MSC-600 3-in-1 Cook Central: Steam, Stew, Saute

Stew season isn’t quite over yet: there is still time to get in a few last pots of chili before Spring and Summer arrive in full force. In the Northeast ...

Shine On: Electrolux Expressionist Thermal Coffee Maker

This Spring, if you’re thinking of moving, upgrading your kitchen, or simply want to replace your coffee maker, you may want to consider one brand that might not be the ...

Oliso Pro-1000 VS95A: A Smart Vacuum Sealer

This time of year is leftover season- when the big meals inevitably prove to be too much for the appetites around the table and all of the turkey and stuffing ...

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Happier Holidays: Calphalon Signature Non-Stick Roasting Rack

Hosting the holidays can be incredibly stressful- all of the preparation, the decorations, not to mention the inevitable cooking and cleanup. One of the big two seasonal American family get-togethers ...

Messerstahl 8″ Chef’s Knife: Kitchen Helper

This season, there are plenty of tasks that call for a good knife. Whether you’re cutting into ham, turkey, or tofurkey, you’ll want a solid blade to make your life ...

Delonghi Lattissima Touch: Convenient Coffee & Barista Foam

Coffee may be king in the United States, but in much of the world, you’re far more likely to get a cup of espresso. And while Starbucks might be a ...

Keurig 2.0 K500: Thoroughly Modern Coffee

One of our most important rituals of each day- weekday or weekend, at home or abroad- is starting the morning right with a cup of hot coffee. It might come ...

Ninja Coffee Bar: Countertop Coffeehouse

You’ve probably seen today’s product on television- because it’s basically impossible to turn away when Sofia Vergara comes on the screen. She’s the spokeswoman for this unique update on a ...

Celebrating Fall Flavors with Emile Henry’s Ovenware

All too often right around Halloween, the weather in New York jumps from humid summer to blustery winter and leaves us dazed and confused. But this year, fall has offered ...

BakerStone Pizza Oven: A New Way To Grill

You may have an amazing grill, but it’s still got limitations. And your home oven might be great, but it can’t get as hot as a decent grill. No matter ...

Cooking With(out) Fire: The Downtown Grill Electric Hibachi

It’s sadly past grilling season in New York City- too much wind and cold temperatures make it tough to enjoy standing outside and fixing dinner. Even as the last month ...

Capresso CoffeeTEAM TS: Fresh Coffee, Ground And Brewed

Now that temperatures have dropped to the 50s, we’ve stopped drinking iced coffee and are planning for a long fall and winter of piping hot java to start the day ...

Wusthof CLASSIC IKON Extra Wide: A Sharp Set

Two blades are almost always better than one- that much should be obvious, regardless of which room or purpose that you’re talking about. We don’t expect anyone to be dual-wielding ...

Cristel’s Casteline Wok: Handle Freely

If you’re living in a tight space or have a kitchen with limited shelf space- and really, who doesn’t- then you probably worry about your pots and pans. It’s all ...

An Indoor Grill?! The Homping Cooks Without Smoke

As the summer draws to a close, it’s time to get in all the grilling that you can, before it’s too late. At least, that’s what we planned on doing ...

Revol’s R-Cocotte: A Revolution In Porcelain

As summer comes to a close, it’s time to take a fresh look at your kitchen- to prepare for future feasts and be ready for new harvests that are bound ...

Keep Your Coffee Hot With Zojirushi’s Fresh Brew Plus

Caffeine is a curious, wonderful substance. And we prefer to get our daily dose via coffee- fresh, piping hot java. While there are plenty of ways to brew, the classic ...

Bonne O: A New Way To Make Soda (Tanks Not Required)

Soda water. Pop. Bubbly, fizzy colas, ginger ales, soft drinks. They were originally natural water, and then slowly but surely became major beverage industries, with huge brands and recognizable logos. ...

Proof Is In The… Bread Pudding? Brød & Taylor’s Folding Proofer

Warm and humid: the perfect place for stuff to grow. That’s probably exactly the sort of environment you want to avoid for most of your kitchen, but creating those conditions ...

Wok Star: Staub’s Perfect Pan

It’s definitely daring to set expectations high- naming or deeming your product the “best”, “ultimate”, or “most extraordinary” can feel like a challenge, encouraging customers to nitpick even the most ...

Grove 45 Olive Oil: Truly Napa

California agriculture is in the news lately, and so many readers may be surprised to hear that many of the farms are alive and well. Many of the best crops ...

Better Than Bottled: The Waterlogic Hybrid Purifier

It’s not a secret: bottled water is terrible for the environment, and bad for your pocketbook. Shipping water all over the world is pretty crazy, and using petroleum products to ...

Bonavita BV1500TS Coffee Maker: Compact And Quick

A good cup of coffee is not as simple as it might seem. The beans themselves travel a long distance to make their way into your mug, first in their ...

Home Carbonation: Colorful and Quirky, Or Elegantly Classy

If you're tired of spending a small fortune on pre-packaged sugar water, there are some better, healthier, less expensive, and fresher options available now. Home carbonation isn't some weird, difficult ...

Kitchen & Indoors Gift Guide: Eat, Clean, Be Merry!

With only a few days left before the big holiday, Santa’s elves have been busy working overtime to finish up our gift lists. Sure, the more prepared amongyou already have ...

iCoffee Opus: An Interesting Twist On The K-Cup Brewer

We’re not afraid to say it: the K-cup single serve coffee solution has revolutionized how we drink coffee. French presses are finicky and time-consuming and traditional drip brewers make far ...

Circulate This: Anova’s Precision Sous Vide Tool

Today’s product pick is actually too hot for the holidays- it’s sold out from the manufacturer through next year, but that shouldn’t stop you from considering it for your gift ...

Capresso CoffeeTEAM PRO Glass: Grind And Brew The Right Way

If you’re a caffeine lover, chances are that you’ve tried out a lot of ways to brew your java. We’ve experimented with more than a dozen, from the classic French ...

Cuisinart Elite Griddler: Way More Than A Panini Press

We’re not kitchen masterminds, top chefs, or champion cooks here. No amount of sous vide circulator testing or successful turkey roasting can add that spark that separates the true artist ...

Wüsthof Ikon 9″ Double Serrated Bread Knife: Slice It!

One of the greatest enemies of our modern world is probably crumbs. Or maybe that’s just us, and our irrational dislike of finding particles left over from the mere act ...

Fagor Platino Plus Slow Juicer: Drink Your Fruits And Veggies!

It’s the season for eating and drinking too much and at the same time getting a bit under the weather. And one of the best ways to beat the cold ...

Baking Baguettes With Emile Henry

Say it with us now: carbs are amazing. They might have gotten a bad rap in recent years, but few foods are quite as satisfying as a great loaf of ...

Bunn My Cafe MCU: A Multi-Purpose Coffee Brewer

One of the greatest advances in modern coffee brewing are the vacuum pods systems that have made single-cup serving a hugely successful business model, and changed the way millions of ...

Hosting A World Cup Party? Get A Swissmar Swivel Raclette!

We’re ready for tonight’s big game: the first Team USA soccer game as part of the 2014 World Cup. And while the action itself will hopefully entertain, you’ll need more ...

This Spring, Spruce Up Your Kitchen With simplehuman

There are few places in your life that can have quite as much impact as your kitchen. A well stocked, nicely setup kitchen is key- and today we’ve got two ...

Cuisinart Steam + Convection Oven: Hot Baking Helper

Steaming food is a very old method of cooking- perfect for many cuisines and styles, from bread making to dumplings, ideal for seafood and any dish where you want moisture ...

Special Reserve K-Cups, Coffee From Kona And Jamaica!

We’re huge coffee fans here- big enough into java that our editor actually started and runs a coffee shop in New York City. We’ve tested out roasters and every sort of coffee brewing machine, ...

Consigli Cutlery: Worth The Iron Price

Worksmanship: the result of a lifetime of mastery, seeking to perfect a craft or trade. Few things are as simple as a great knife. There are only a few components, ...

Spruce Up Your Kitchen With John Boos’ Maple Cutting Board

TrulyNet has reviewed truly excellent knives recently. There have been some from Wusthof, the Global SAI Vegetable Knife, as well as an ultra-fine ceramic blade from Kyocera. And if you have made a commitment to ...

Woll Diamond Plus Induction: Super-Durable German Cookware

To paraphrase an old saying, diamonds are a cook’s best friend. The very properties that make them appealing in jewelry- their sparkle, shine, but mainly their incredible durability and hardness- make ...

Nesco Coffee Roaster: Do It Yourself Java Made Easy

There are lots of steps in between a coffee grower and you- all sorts of preparations and personnel, tools and techniques- all combining to make that morning cuppa something special. ...

Housewares: Stews and Risottos With Emile Henry

In the past couple of days, we’ve published on a few great items for the everyday chef (with dreams and aspirations of being far from ordinary). We’ve looked at a stealthy ...

Housewares: In The Kitchen With Rosle And Lekue

It’s been a fairly brutal winter, with plenty of snow and ice that make going out to eat a hassle. Which is why we’ve been staying in a bit more, ...

Evercut Furtif: The Stealthy, Titanium Chef’s Knife

We’re on a housewares kick, thanks to a veritable banquet of new kitchen gear. Yesterday, we discussed steaming your food, plus some great tools. And today, we’re going to be blunt about ...

iCoffee: Steam Brew Your Java For Better Results

Three different machines made Consumer Report’s list of top-rated coffeemakers, and only one of them made the cover of their annual “Hot List” issue for 2014. We’ve checked out the ...

Cristel Frying Pan: Removable Handles = Easy Storage

When space is tight, it’s easy to assume that you’ll have to compromise on other aspects as well. When things compress, they generally lose some durability or the structural changes ...

TrulyKitchen Gift Guide: Something For Every Taste

With less than two weeks remaining in the shopping season, we’ve finally finished putting together our list of the nicest, choicest, tastiest, funnest, hippest, sleekest items. This year- 2013- was ...

Bunn Trifecta MB: A New Brew

Coffee is surprisingly fussy. Unlike wine, it’s a beverage that is better fresh, and doesn’t age well. Unlike beer or many spirits, it can be great either hot or cold, ...

Magimix by Robot-Coupe : Chops Up Other Food Processors

Making salsa? Guacamole? Soup? Trying to can your jams or jellies or puree some vegetables or make baby food or your own homemade whip cream? There are no limits to ...

The Modernist Cuisine Baking Steel: Perfect Pizzas

Pizza might be little more than some dough, cheese, and a few toppings- but the infinite variety and enduring popularity are testament to it’s versatility. It might not be the ...

ROK: Handmade Espresso, Anywhere

Believe it or not, there are plenty of ways to achieve great coffee and espresso- human ingenuity knows few bounds when it comes to creative ways to get your morning ...

Handpresso Auto: Espresso In Your Car?!

There are many great places to grab coffee- excellent machines aplenty exist for your home or office, and there are no shortage of local bistros and cafes to help you ...

Capresso And Primula: French Press Coffee And Quick Frothing

There are plenty of ways to make great coffee, and a few separate methods to brew espresso drinks. But whichever you prefer, we've got an accessory for you, sure to ...

Global SAI Vegetable Knife: Slice Thin

It’s time for fall produce- and we’re ready, thanks to some new kitchen equipment in hand for the season. Fruits like apples are just starting to come into the markets, ...

Waring Pro MX1000R: A Blender For The Professionals

If you've ever tried to make smoothies at home with a typical blender, you've probably seen first hand the difference in results. Your typical juice shop has a high-end blender ...

Bonavita Electric Kettle: Accurate Temperature, Perfect Pour

If you brew coffee or tea by the cup or French press, you've likely found it frustrating how difficult it can be to get hot water to the precise temperature ...

Celebrate Your Coffee Independence: Keurig Rivo 500

Whether you're a coffee fanatic or an espresso connoisseur, it's likely that a lot of your caffeine intake comes from (and a bit of your paycheck goes) to a coffee ...

Celebrate Your Coffee Independence: Keurig Vue 500

Whether you're a coffee fanatic or an espresso connoisseur, it's likely that a lot of your caffeine intake comes from (and a bit of your paycheck goes) to a coffee ...

Rancilio Silvia: Serious Espresso At A Reasonable Price

If you've got a caffeine habit- and we mean multiple espressos or espresso drinks a day- then it might be time to start thinking about brewing your own rather than ...

Brookstone: Get Your Drinks Cool, Quickly

Over the weekend, we looked at a few great items for Father’s Day. Among them were a great wine and tequila, each of which is better chilled. And we’re happy to ...

Enjoy Your Own Private Wine Cellar With Cuisinart

Have you ever looked inside your refrigerator and realized that the bulk of the items inside were wine bottles? We have. They can take up a lot of space, and ...

Joseph Joseph Elevate Reimagines The Knife Block

If in doubt, add curves. It's a design motto that has served many companies well, from modernist Apple to Orb Audio. And today's company takes design to the kitchen and ...

Baratza Encore: A Great Entry-Level Espresso Grinder

If you're making espresso at home, you already know how important it is to get a fine, consistent grind for your coffee. In fact, it's the single most critical thing ...

Capresso EC50: Solid Espresso In A Small Package

We've been on the hunt for a home espresso and cappuccino maker all year. After trying out multiple machines, such as the Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista Espresso Maker and the Jura ENA Mirco ...

Kitchen Style: Anolon Copper 3-Quart Covered Sauté Pan

There's still about a week until Mother's Day, and plenty of time for you to find just the right item for the special woman in your life. We've looked at ...

Kitchen Style: JosephJoseph Sleek Shell Scale, LP Chopping Board

Farmers markets are open, lots of great produce is coming into season, and gardens are blooming. Like we said in part one of this series, it’s time to spice up your ...

Kitchen Style: Cristel Cookware And The Mighty Mug

Farmers markets are open, lots of great produce is coming into season, and gardens are blooming. It’s time to spice up your kitchen- and luckily, manufacturers are only to happy ...

Oster Versa: This Blender Roars

If you’ve been to a smoothie shop, you’ve probably noticed their blenders: hefty, solid square bases with large pitchers and plenty of power. Compared to your normal home blender, it’s ...

Mr. Coffee Café Barista Espresso Maker: Surprisingly Good!

The real trick to making great espresso and espresso-based drinks is pressure. We’re not talking about the kind that leads your barista to make your latte as quickly as possible, ...

Rep Your City The Local Way With SOLA Glassware

Who doesn’t love souvenirs? For those of us who island hop for Spring Break or jet set to warmer climes during the winter months, we’re generally overloaded by the abundance ...

NewAir Kegerator: Cold Beer On Tap, At Home!

It’s March Madness time, and that means lots of bracket-busting, television watching, and old fashioned shouting as a select few basketball squads make their way to the Final Four. And ...

Old Mountain Cast Iron: Skip It

When you’re looking for cookware, you have lots of possibilities these days. There are more brands and materials than ever, with non-stick surfaces and unusual styles and colors. But if ...

Christmas Cutlery: Messermeister San Moritz Elite 8 inch Stealth

Whether you're at home for the holidays or making your own traditions, you'll probably be spending some time in the kitchen. We plan on cooking up some Christmas favorites, and ...

Christmas Cutlery: Global G-2 8-Inch Chef’s Knife

Whether you're at home for the holidays or making your own traditions, you'll probably be spending some time in the kitchen. We plan on cooking up some Christmas favorites, and ...

TrulyKitchen’s Gift Guide For Every Chef

Welcome to the first of our upcoming holiday gift guides! We've checked out hundreds of products in 2012, and our staff has made up dozens of batches of ice cream, ...

Cuisinart ICE-100: Make Your Own Ice Cream And Gelato!

There is one thing that I love more than anything in the world, and that is ice cream! My father used to refuse to buy ice cream when I was ...

Christmas Cutlery: Inexpensive, Ceramic Kyocera Nakiri

Whether you're at home for the holidays or making your own traditions, you'll probably be spending some time in the kitchen. We plan on cooking up some Christmas favorites, and ...

Krups XP2280: Sweet Caffeine Machine

We’ve found a new morning routine. Some of the staff like espresso, and others like coffee- and being aficionados, we like to use our own grounds from local roasters. We ...

NEAT Glass: Sip Wisely

We’d like to welcome a new writer to the fold. Allow us to introduce the man behind the excellent site Simple Cocktails, who reached out to our editor at least partially ...

Thanksgiving With The Mauviel M’Heritage M150c Tri-Ply Roaster

This holiday, we treated our bird right. Usually content with a cheap disposable pan, we upgraded to the very top-of-the-line thanks to Mauviel. We’ve tried out several of their lovely ...

Kitchen Tools: Emile Henry Mortar & Pestle, Rosle Whisk

We’ve been focused on the outdoors recently, and some fun gadgets before that. But it’d be a shame to think that we’ve been leaving our test kitchen for long. We ...

Infuse Your Life with Water (Or Vodka)

We’ve all heard it before: you need to drink more water. Your blood, muscles, brain and lungs need water to function properly. And in cold weather, our bodies need water ...

Sodastream Source: Sleek Redesign For A Kitchen Favorite

Mayor Bloomberg may have looked great during the recent hurricane, his image definitely improved thanks to his excellent ASL translator. But we haven't forgotten about his "war on soda". It's ...

Jura ENA Micro 9 One Touch: Automatic Espresso And More

The best home appliances take complicated things and make them simple. And creating espresso can be pretty complex indeed- the best machines simplify the process of getting water to a ...

Creative Danes MENU: Classy Norm Wine Gear

Scandinavian design doesn’t have to be expensive. And it doesn’t have to be IKEA either. Earlier this year at the New York International Gift Fair, we stopped by the booth ...

Sodastream Revolution: The Best Home Carbonator Yet

We’ve been looking at a bunch of bar gear lately, and today’s gadget might seem like a bit of an odd fit. But it’s a great addition to any kitchen, ...

Into The Spirit: Cocktail Helpers For Any Season

We try a lot of spirits here, whether it’s at fun events like whiskey tastings or travel fairs. But there often is no substitute for making your own- preparing a ...

Wine: Sparkling Ca’Momi And A New Way To Chill

It’s still the last gasp of Indian summer here, which means we’ve been enjoying some warm temperatures. And nothing is more satisfying for a weekend brunch, during a Saturday or ...

A Duck For Every Pot: Berghoff’s Children’s Line

We’ve seen some undoubtedly strange things come across our desks- gadgets of every shape and size and style, and plenty of odd books, movies, and more bad CDs than we ...

Danby Counter-top Dishwasher: Compact Cleaning

Living in New York City has plenty of advantages- but one of the downsides is that many apartments don’t come with a dishwasher. Often, there isn’t enough space, but even ...

Core Bamboo Pro-Chef: More Than A Cutting Board

We love slicing and dicing. Good knife skills are essential to a well-run kitchen, as are a good collection of utensils. And though knives get a lot of attention, it's ...

K-Cup Iced Coffees and Teas: Quick, Cool

Recently, there has been quite a bit of news in the single-cup coffee world, as new competitors enter the market. We’ve been long-time fans of the K-Cup system, from Keurig, ...

Chilling With Sea Stones And Ridgemont Reserve 1792

Cold drinks on a hot day. Whatever you’re sipping, it’s easy to just add ice, but that waters down drinks. So unless you’re using a concentrate (like in iced coffee), ...

Nemox Gelato Chef 2200: Amazing Ice Cream, Easy

You don't have to be a serious ice cream lover to enjoy the recent trend of artisan gelato- interesting flavors and amazing textures, made from fresh ingredients. But despite wider ...

John Boos Bread Boards: Good Wood

Surfaces matter. Whether it's a nice clean area for your work, smooth ice for your skating rink, or a road free of potholes, the best surface is one you barely ...

Hampton Forge Kendo: Sharp Colors

Knives can tilt towards boring- the same old patterns of black and metal, with only the occasional accent to set one set apart from the next. Cutting boards, at least, ...

Fox Run: Cutting Boards For All Occasions

One essential ingredients for most every meal doesn’t make it onto the table at all. Beyond the usual tools of the kitchen trade- good knives, great pots and pans and ...

Anolon’s Ultra Clad Cookware: Saucy!

Say goodbye to cheap pots and pans. Upgrading your cookware is as essential as upgrading your cutlery- it makes an immediate and distinct improvement in your cooking techniques and results. ...

NewMetro Design’s JuiceLab: Jump Start Your Day

Saturday mornings were always my favorite growing up. Not for the normal reasons, like being off from school or cartoons, but because it meant I would wake up to the ...

Wusthof: Two Sharp Chef’s Knives

What is the most important tool in a kitchen? A good knife, if not on the top of the list, is certainly in the top few. Any cook, novice to ...

Keurig Vue: An Evolution In Single Cup Brewing

We've been fan of K-cups for a very long time, and so it was with a measure of both excitement and sadness that we attended the launch event for Keurig's ...

Le Creuset’s Signature Braiser: Five Quarts Of Cast Iron Goodness

Braising is one of those tasks that most home chefs won’t do all that often. But, when you do, it can be pretty frustrating if you’re stuck with a bunch ...

Baratza’s Vario-W: Top-Of-The-Line Coffee Grinding

We enjoy making great coffee at home. Not everyone does- plenty of folks are fine with their freeze dried, pre-ground, bitter brew. There isn't really an excuse anymore- most every ...

Noritake: Bakeware and Glassware

While we're on the subject, we should mention that it's not just what sits on the table, or holds the wine bottles, that is important in the kitchen. Beauty and ...

Fagor’s Powerful New Portable Induction Cooktop

Power matters. Whether it’s a generator, a processor, or an automobile, you can usually find a number that sums up the power of a product. It isn’t the most important ...

Margaritaville’s Machine Mixes Drinks Fun And Fast

Do you feel lucky? We do, and not just because the temperature hit 80 degrees in New York City. The winter was warm, but that might mean a hot summer, ...

Science Kits For Gastronomers And Mixologists: Molecule-R

One of the most interesting books that we’ve seen, that somehow is still avoiding a place on our shelves, is Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking. It’s largely ...

InstantPot: A New Generation Of Pressure Cookers

The first thing you need to know about modern pressure cookers is that they are safe. We still hear some folks worried about this issue, which has been nearly completely ...

The Impressor Tenderizes Tough Cuts

If some of your grilled steaks don’t turn out quite right, you aren’t alone. Unless you marinate for hours, it’s hard to get those flavors to sink in- sometimes a ...

Capresso MT600 Plus: Drip Coffee, Refined

Most of you probably already have a coffee maker at home. The classic drip system hasn’t changed a whole lot over the years- a filter of some kind, a water ...

Hearthware’s PerfectGreen Pans And Precision Induction Cooktop

The next time you’re frying or using a skillet at home, take a careful look at how it all works. Pay attention to not just the stuff in the pan, ...

Kitchen Gift Guide: Great Gifts From Le Creuset And Friends

Last weekend before the holiday… Do you know what you’re getting everyone? (Not to pressure you, but the 25th is closing in fast.) On a more helpful note, we have ...

Ice Cream At Your Whim With NewAir AIC-210 Ice Cream Maker

Ice Cream in December seems a bit counter-intuitive, at least where we sit, hiding from the cold winds of NYC (we're assured that this is just the beginning). On the ...

Wheeling Into The Holidays With Culinary Institute Of America and Handley

We’re suckers for Italian food. We’ve talked about our adventures in pumpkin pasta. Flatbread and pizza are also staff favorites. For some reason we’ve never gotten around to getting a ...

illy iperEspresso Francis Francis Y1: Fast and Inexpensive

We're partial to coffee around these parts. It might just be the American tradition, or the wider variety in local brews. It might, in part, be a value proposition: espresso ...

Bob’s Red Mill Pumpkin Pasta and Furthermore Pinot Noir

Falling leaves, Zombies, Witches, Ghosts, Sexy… anythings… It’s definitely fall. Inspired by the season, we made pumpkin pasta with amaranth flour ($6.31 for a 24 oz. bag) from Bob’s Red Mill. The amaranth flour adds a ...

Keurig Contest: Win A Platinum Brewer!

Do you know what’s better than coffee? Fast, easy, high quality coffee. And we’ll take it a step further- free coffee might just be the best kind. We’ve looked at ...

Sparkle Water With The Genesis Soda Stream

In line with our recently increased interest in spirits, we were thrilled to try out the Genesis soda stream- instant mixers of any type at your fingertips! Making water into soda still ...

In The Kitchen With Fissler: Cutting And Cooking

There are plenty of kitchen essentials that have stayed basically unchanged for hundreds of years. We’ve seen pottery that is thousands of years old and looks and feels pretty similar ...

Bread and Cheese: Lodge and Brooklyn Slate

There’s nothing more flexible than bread and cheese. A pairing infinite variety in style, taste, and presentation. Making cheese is tough, time-consuming, and probably beyond this site- but we’ve tried ...

Knives And A Skillet From Wüsthof And Anolon

We have two products today that shake up the norms in their respective categories. You think of steak knives as having one particularly salient feature: serration. Today's eliminate them, but ...

The iWavecube: A Portable Microwave

On the list of items that we want to take with us wherever we go, a microwave is pretty far down the list. No one can dispute their convenience- for ...

iGrill: Wonderfully Unessential

Nothing, it seems, can stem the tide of iProducts. With the success of each generation of phones, more and more companies hop on the bandwagon. Not everything has been tried ...

Oster: Juicercize!

Of all the equipment that can take up space in your kitchen, a few items are essential. Coffee and tea appliances, a microwave and toaster, a good blender. And, depending ...

Waking Up Your Palette: Drinks With SF Chefs

We pulled ourselves out of bed again for our second morning of cocktails with the SF Chefs weekend. Unlike the day before, we managed to grab a bagel and cream cheese before getting ...

SF Chefs: Decadence (Before And) After Dark

This weekend, we're clearing our schedules- and not buying groceries. It's SF Chefs 2011, actually a week packed full of interesting events. From August 1st through the 7th, many local eateries ...

Grills For Indoors And Out

It's the start of prime grilling season and we've been out trying out our BBQ skills. After all, you need some time to break in your grill (and recipes) before ...

A Ninja, A Food Bar, And Three Mini Cocottes

It sounds like the start to a bad joke. We tried hard to think of a punchline, as they walk into a bar- the kind with alcohol, as opposed to ...

Kitchen Scale and Dock: An Odd Combination

This is one of those products where you can say one of three things. Responses range from: "Hunh, whose idea was this?" to: "Yet another iPad/iPhone + “whatever” device mashup?" ...

Mr. Coffee and VillaWare: Simple and Sexy In The Kitchen

Mother's Day is past, but Father's Day is fast approaching. Not to mention that it's wedding season, and there are probably a few new graduates out there in need of ...

Keeping Sharp in the Kitchen with KAF and New West

There are some things that work so well together that it’s impossible not to think of one without the other. That’s how I’ve started to feel about my knives and ...

Baratza’s Sterling Virtuoso Grinder

Ask coffee experts, and most will agree: grinding is probably one of the most crucial and oft-overlooked factors in a great cup of coffee at home. We've tried roasting, and ...

Wenger & Wusthof: Knives That Strut Their Stuff

Though stocking stuffers have officially passed us for another year, we feel the need to name a couple gifts that might come in handy next year or can also be ...

Nespresso’s CitiZ: Easiest Espresso Ever

Gone are the days when finding a good espresso meant traveling to Europe- now, you don’t need to visit a big city, or even go to a decent coffee shop, ...

Keurig Brews For One With the Mini-Brewer

I can appreciate a cup of tea or coffee in the morning, especially when it is fresh brewed, fast, and made for one without wasting a whole pot. I had ...

Keurig’s B155: Coffee To Your Taste (And Touch)

We’ll admit our bias right up front: we’ve said it before, Keurig makes the best single-cup pod coffee makers that we’ve tried. Way back in 2005, we tested out the B50, ...

Express Espresso, With a TWIST

Ever wished you could take your awesome espresso maker to your friend’s house for a casual brunch party? Well, mypressi has heard your call and come up with a portable espresso maker, ...

Fun With Ceramics (From Kyocera)

I can remember the first time I heard about using ceramics for making anything other than flower vases and such. I was still in elementary school and my best friend’s ...

Right to the Point: Kai Shun Kramer and Victorinox Knives

Here at Truly Obscure, we are a big fan of purchasing knives individually instead of in large sets from Target or Wal-mart. The average cook uses 3 or 4 different ...

Kitchen Laboratories Report!

Our product testers have been working hard to find some great kitchen stuff for budding chefs and chefettes. A new way to make coffee! An electric citrus press! Another “Best ...

Revol Porcelain: Versatile Cookware That Feels Like Cast Iron

When you think about porcelain cookware, there are a couple of brands that stand out- ones that have been on shelves and kitchen tables for a long time and that ...