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    21 Essential Kitchen Tools Every Cook Should Have

    Setting up a new kitchen? Trying to pare down an overload of gadgets? Here are some essential kitchen tools that you'll actually use.

    Ninja FrostVault Cooler Review: This Cooler’s Pull-Out Drawer Keeps Food Dry and ...

    The Ninja FrostVault cooler is our favorite summer snacking cooler. It rings up at an affordable price and boasts a...


    Castlery Furniture Review: The Seb Dining Table Set Will Last a Lifetime

    Our Senior Shopping Editor's Castlery review explores the brand's mid-price furniture collection. She tested and reviewed the Seb Dining Table...


    Yeti Cooler Review: The Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler Beat Out 11 Chilly Competitors

    In our tests of 12 coolers, the Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler came out on top. Here's why our expert...


    Shark Pet Plus Review: This Cordless Stick Vacuum is a Must-Have for Pet Owners

    Our Product Testing Team put the Shark Cordless Pet Pro to the test. Here's how it performed.

    Shark Cordless Pro Review: Shark’s Budget-Friendly Cordless Vacuum Exceeded Our E...

    Our Product Testing Team put Shark's budget-friendly cordless vacuum to the test. Here's how the Shark Cordless Pro performed and...


    Orca Cooler Review: The Cooler That Keeps Ice Intact for Days (And Days)

    The Orca cooler delivers near-unbeatable insulation when you're on a days-long camping trip or just want to keep your drinks...

    Lifetime Cooler Review: This Affordable Cooler Stands Up to Pricey Competitors

    This Lifetime Cooler review covers this affordable option. Our team tested against similar (but pricier) picks like the Yeti and...


    BruTank Cooler Review: This Cooler’s Fun Features Go Beyond Drink Storage

    The BruTank cooler boasts a dry goods basket, built-in tap, bottle opener and two rugged wheels for navigating tough terrain.


    10 Best Boxes of Chocolates for Gifting, Breakup Binging and Hosting [Tested and Reviewed]

    The Taste of Home team worked hard to enjoy over 15 pounds of chocolate and 26 different chocolate brands to...


    The Best Stainless Steel Cookware of 2024, Tested by the Taste of Home Kitchen

    We tested 10 five-ply fry pans from the most popular brands by braising pork, cooking chicken thighs and sauteing veggies....

    Ninja Single-Serve Coffee Maker Review: Our Testing Team’s Favorite Single-Serve ...

    Love the convenience of a Keurig, but craving your favorite beans? The Ninja Single-Serve Coffee Maker uses K-Cups or grounds to brew...


    L’OR Barista Review: The Instant Espresso Machine that Impressed Our Testing Team

    Whether you crave a true espresso shot or elevated coffee that feels like it came directly from a French cafe,...


    Keurig K-Mini Plus Review: The Small-But-Mighty Morning Helper

    The Keurig K-Mini Plus boasts a tiny footprint and big flavor thanks to strength control. We love a single-serve coffee...


    Amazon Prime Day Is Here! These Are the Deals Worth Your Money

    It's official: Amazon Prime Day deals are live. Score up to 80% off home and kitchen appliances—we rounded up all...


    The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals on Products We Personally Tested (and Vouch For!)

    Gird your carts—Amazon Prime Day is here. Our Senior Shopping Editor hand-selected the best kitchen and home deals based...

    34 Best Friend Gifts for Any Occasion

    Sometimes, a "just because" gift can mean the most. We've rounded up the best gifts for your best friends to...


    34 Best Retirement Gifts for Women

    It's the end of an era, and now it's time for whatever she wants her next adventure to look like....


    Nespresso Vertuo Review: A Splurge-Worthy Barista for Your Counter

    We've tested several Nespresso coffee machine options, but this Nespresso Vertuo review outlines why we recommend this one for the...


    MagiMix Food Processor Review: The Splurge-Worthy Appliance That Impressed Our Testing ...

    Boasting a brushed stainless body and an extra-large feeder tube, the MagiMix food processor certainly looks luxurious. But is this...


    Keurig K-Elite Review: This Is Our Product Testing Team’s Favorite Keurig Coffee ...

    You don't have to forgo the convenience of a K-Cup brewer when you're hosting parties, thanks to the quick and...


    KitchenAid Food Processor Review: Our Product Testing Team Loves This User-Friendly App...

    Some home cooks just need a reliable machine that chops evenly, and that’s about it. Enter the KitchenAid 13-Cup Food...


    KitchenAid KF8 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine Review: This Pricey Appliance Made Me a...

    $2,000 for an espresso machine is insane—right? Our Senior Shopping Editor's KitchenAid espresso machine review explains whether this appliance...


    Ninja Ceramic Cookware Review: We Tried the Ninja Extended Life Premium Ceramic Fry Pan

    Our Product Testing Team performed eight tests on the Extended Life Ceramic line from Ninja ceramic cookware, including frying eggs...


    Greenpan vs. Caraway: Which Ceramic Cookware Brand Is Better?

    Our Product Testing Team put these popular brands to the test to settle the GreePan vs. Caraway debate once and...

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    Caraway vs Our Place: How Do These Instagram-Famous Brands Compare?

    If you're debating between Caraway vs. Our Place for your next cookware set, we're here to break down the differences.


    Cuisinart Food Processor Review: This Heavy-Duty Appliance Outperformed All the Competi...

    Compared to competitors, the Cuisinart food processor completely changes the prep game. Here's why we recommend it for those who...


    Black + Decker Food Processor Review: Our Product Testing Team Was Impressed by This Bu...

    "Budget" doesn't always equal "cheap." The Black + Decker food processor chops, dices, minces and slices almost as well as...


    Breville Food Processor Review: This Small Appliance Is Built to Last

    The Breville food processor stood out during our food processor tests thanks to its arsenal of helpful attachments and high-end...


    Dyson V12 Detect Slim Review: We Love This Sleek Cordless Vacuum for Tight Spaces

    Our Product Testing Team put the Dyson V12 Detect Slim vacuum to the test. Here's how Dyson's lightest cordless vacuum...


    The Best Modular Sectionals for Movie Nights [Tested and Reviewed]

    Fire up the projector and grab a bowl of popcorn! According to our tests, these are the best modular sectional...