Sarah Gregory Wharton
Deputy Editor, Testing & Research
Sarah (she/her) is a deputy editor in the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she tests products and covers the best picks across kitchen, tech, health and food. She has been cooking professionally since 2017 and has tested kitchen appliances and gear for Family Circle as well as developed recipes and food content for Simply Recipes, Martha Stewart Omnimedia, Oxo and Food52. She holds a certificate in professional culinary arts from the International Culinary Center (now the Institute of Culinary Education).
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The Best Instant Pots of 2024, Tested by Experts
These top-of-the-line models can do so much more than pressure cook.
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5 Best Pepper Mills, Tested and Reviewed
Our spicy take on the best pepper grinders for your kitchen.
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We Tested 13 Immersion Blenders to Find the Best of the Best
Our top-tested hand blenders quickly blitz up emulsions, purées and sauces.
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3 Best Carbon Steel Pans of 2024, Tested by Kitchen Experts
Carbon steel is becoming more popular with home cooks. Here's what you need to know.
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10 Best Slow Cookers, According to Expert Testing
Have a nice, warm dinner waiting for you at home with one of these handy kitchen helpers.
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5 Best Bread Baking Cloches, According to Testing
The simple cookware you need to make crusty, chewy, bread-basket-worthy loaves.
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9 Best Portable Grills, According to Testing
We think these are the best charcoal, gas and electric grills for camping, tailgating and small yards.
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5 Best Electric Kitchen Composters, Tested and Reviewed
These countertop compost bins offer a speedy way to handle your food waste — no yard required.
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5 Best Pasta Pots of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Boil, drain, toss and serve your favorite pasta dishes with these expert-approved pots.
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4 Best Stand Mixers, According to Testing
These top-tested stand mixers can do it all from doughs, cakes, cookies and more.
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The Best Compost Bins of 2024
These are the top picks for indoors, outdoors, kitchens, cold climates and more.
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8 Best Mini Food Processors of 2024
The top mini food processors can purée baby food, emulsify dressings and mince vegetables with ease.
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The Best of Ambiente 2024, According to Our Kitchen Gear Experts
The top trends spotted at the massive home and lifestyle show that we think will become kitchen staples in the year ahead.
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Good Housekeeping's 2024 Sustainable Innovation Awards
These brands — for home, beauty, bedding, cleaning, food and more — are working to help the planet.
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Le Creuset Dutch Oven Review: Is It Worth the Money?
After decades of use, our food and kitchen experts explain why this enameled pot is truly worth the high price.
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Why Is It so Hard to Recycle Beauty Packaging?
Our sustainability experts investigate the best ways to deal with the waste from your beauty routine.
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I've Been Using the De'Longhi All-in-One Coffee Maker for a Year. Here's My Review.
Can you make good espresso and good drip coffee with the same machine?
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The Best Meat Thermometers, According to Our Tests
A must-have tool for safe, perfectly cooked foods.
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3 Best Saucepans to Use Every Single Day
The go-to pan for soups, sauces and sides.
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5 Best Boning Knives for 2024, According to Testing
Cut up your own meats and remove bones from chicken and pork with these sturdy, comfortable knives.
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6 Best Potato Peelers, Tested by Experts
These are the best manual and automatic peelers for quick and easy kitchen prep.
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6 Best Vegetable Peelers of 2023
Prep like a pro with the best peeler for the job.
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5 Best Milk Frothers of 2024
Get velvety cappuccinos and perfectly steamed lattes, right at home.
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6 Best Deep Fryers, Tested by Experts
Safe and simple countertop models for the crispiest, juiciest fried chicken.
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5 Best Cast Iron Skillets and Pans, Tested & Reviewed
They sear! They fry! They bake! So add one to your kitchen pronto.
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I Tested the HexClad 13-Piece Cookware Set — Here's How It Lived up to Its Claims
A cookware expert's take on the Internet-famous, Gordon Ramsay-backed brand.
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5 Best Mug Warmers for Keeping Coffee at the Perfect Temperature
Say "see ya!" to cold coffee with these top mug warmers.
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5 Best Electric Can Openers of 2024
These handy kitchen tools can tackle large, heavy cans with ease.
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6 Best Grill Thermometers of 2024, According to Testing
Our grilling experts share the top wireless, probe and instant-read grill thermometers.
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5 Best Vacuum Sealers, Tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute
Extend the life of your meat, fish and dry goods with well-sealed packaging at home.
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5 Best Stock Pots, According to Testing
Simmer down! We'll tell you exactly which stock pots are worth your money for broth, soup, stew, pasta and more.
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5 Best Smart Water Bottles of 2024
These bottles can remind you to drink up, charge your phone or even play your jams.