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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. 

11 Electric Kettles and Coffee Accessories on Sale Right Now

11 Electric Kettles and Coffee Accessories on Sale Right Now

Coffee grinders, electric kettles, pourover sets and more. 
Will This New Vacuum Sealing System Keep Your Produce Fresher Longer?

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.
The Flat Whisk Could Be Your New Favorite Tool, Depending On How You Like Your Eggs

The Flat Whisk Could Be Your New Favorite Tool, Depending On How You Like Your Eggs

Devotees claim that the flat design makes it more efficient than a balloon whisk. We put both to the test.
What The Epi Team Is Shopping for This Month

What The Epi Team Is Shopping for This Month

Spring has sprung and the Epi team is on the hunt for ways to celebrate the season—through eating outside, refreshing our kitchen staples, and stocking up on good vibes.
19 Cute Tablecloths You Can Wipe Clean

19 Cute Tablecloths You Can Wipe Clean

Spill-proof covers don't have to be boring. 
This $12 Nail Can Really Hang

This $12 Nail Can Really Hang

She’s useful, but she’s also beautiful.
3 Breville Toaster Ovens Are on Sale This Weekend

3 Breville Toaster Ovens Are on Sale This Weekend

Killer deals on our favorite toaster oven, plus some accessories to go with it. 
What to Do With a Jumbo Muffin Pan

What to Do With a Jumbo Muffin Pan

There’s more to life than XXL lemon poppy seed and banana nut (though those are good too).
These Creamy, Honey-Sweetened Bars Go Beyond the Chocolate You Know

These Creamy, Honey-Sweetened Bars Go Beyond the Chocolate You Know

Honey Mama’s raw chocolate bars are truffle-meets-fudge goodness.
It Turns Out, Pot Holders Don’t Have to be Ugly

It Turns Out, Pot Holders Don’t Have to be Ugly

They’re less prone to getting stained, torn, and used to shreds than dish towels are. So why do we all own dull, utilitarian ones? 
Best Knife Blocks, Docks, and Magnetic Strips to Store Knives

Best Knife Blocks, Docks, and Magnetic Strips to Store Knives

It's not just what storage you choose (magnet, drawer, block)—it's how you use it that keeps them sharp.
Should You Make Your Own Beeswax Wrap?

Should You Make Your Own Beeswax Wrap?

How to DIY our favorite sustainable kitchen staple. 
Learn the Small Cake Equation and Make Every Cake a 6-Inch Cake

Learn the Small Cake Equation and Make Every Cake a 6-Inch Cake

A 6-inch cake is a pandemic power move. And with a little cake math, any cake can be a 6-inch cake.
The Sink Caddy That Changed My Life

The Sink Caddy That Changed My Life

It can change yours, too.
Our Top-Rated Meat Thermometer Is 30% Off Right Now

Our Top-Rated Meat Thermometer Is 30% Off Right Now

Level up your roasting, baking, and grilling game with Epi’s favorite instant read thermometer.
5 Simple Fixes to Improve Your Kitchen Lighting

5 Simple Fixes to Improve Your Kitchen Lighting

Brighten things up with very little effort.
A Cookbook Stand Makes Dinner Easy (and Saves Your Phone Screen from Smudges)

A Cookbook Stand Makes Dinner Easy (and Saves Your Phone Screen from Smudges)

So, you've browsed our seasonal cookbook review. Now commit to using those new books!
Don't Settle for Less Than the Best Frozen Puff Pastry

Don't Settle for Less Than the Best Frozen Puff Pastry

It's a little spendy, but you'll taste the difference in every impossibly buttery, almost too-flaky bite.
6 Types of Seaweed to Know and Love

6 Types of Seaweed to Know and Love

Plus how to shop for and store your dried sea greens.
The 11 Best New Cookbooks of Spring 2021

The 11 Best New Cookbooks of Spring 2021

We cooked our way through all the new books of the season to bring you the eleven we can't part with. 
The Best Griddles for Cooking Pancakes, Eggs, and Bacon (at the Same Time)

The Best Griddles for Cooking Pancakes, Eggs, and Bacon (at the Same Time)

We tested 9 highly rated griddles—of both the electric and stovetop varieties—to find the best for your Sunday morning breakfast setup.
10 Hidden Kitchen Gems on Sale at Urban Outfitters This Weekend

10 Hidden Kitchen Gems on Sale at Urban Outfitters This Weekend

Stasher bags, Hydro Flasks, and other favorite kitchen accessories.
The Best Whiskey for Cocktails and Sipping

The Best Whiskey for Cocktails and Sipping

19 bartenders guide us toward the good stuff to stock your bar cart.
What Kind of Meat Thermometer Should You Buy?

What Kind of Meat Thermometer Should You Buy?

For perfectly done roast chicken every time, you need a thermometer. Learn about the three most common styles to find the one that's right for you.
The Best Hanging Pot Racks for Your Kitchen
How to Store Pot Lids for a More Efficient Kitchen

How to Store Pot Lids for a More Efficient Kitchen

An inexpensive office supply product that will keep your pot lids upright and out of the way—plus more pot organizers we love.
5 Cleaning Products We Love&-All on Sale This Weekend

5 Cleaning Products We Love—All on Sale This Weekend

Including the toughest cast-iron skillet cleaner and our favorite handheld vacuum.
10 Bowls, Trays, and More to Keep Your Kitchen Clutter to a Minimum

10 Bowls, Trays, and More to Keep Your Kitchen Clutter to a Minimum

Find a home for mail, keys, and those rings you always perch on the edge of the sink.
How to Clean Your Wooden Cutting Board

How to Clean Your Wooden Cutting Board

Is soap okay? What about air-drying? And what’s the deal with board oil? We answer all your burning questions.
Nonalcoholic Bar Basics: Alcohol-Free Bottles for Dry January (Or Any Break From Drinking)

Nonalcoholic Bar Basics: Alcohol-Free Bottles for Dry January (Or Any Break From Drinking)

We tasted our way through dozens of bottles to find the best options for nonalcoholic cocktails.