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.

The Swedish Torch Is the Best Way to Start a Fire
Also referred to as a Swedish log or Canadian candle, it’s a way to start a flame that doesn’t require a merit badge.

All the Outdoor Lights You Need to Illuminate Your Backyard Dinner Table
String lights, lanterns, votives, and even an oil lamp—these lights will add a festive touch to your garden.

33 Decor Pieces to Create Your Own Outdoor Dining Oasis
Enamelware plates, planters, lanterns, linens, and more to help you enjoy eating outside all fall long.

Why These Chefs Use Coconut Vinegar for Just About Everything
The South Asian staple is as versatile as it is distinct.

Insulated Food Containers for Eating Outdoors
Picnic or patio, it’s easy to keep your food toasty.

The Best Vessels for Drinking Hot Cocktails Outside
The best thermoses, mugs, and insulated tumblers for alfresco imbibing well into winter.

Should You Buy an Outdoor Heater?
Outdoor patio heaters are selling like crazy, here’s what to buy instead.

For This Year’s Endless Patio Season, You Need a Fire Pit
It’s this winter’s hottest accessory—literally.

15 Cookbooks We Love to Read Outside of the Kitchen
Beautiful photography, a wild premise, bonkers impossible-to-replicate techniques—sometimes you’re in it for more than the recipes.

There’s a Le Creuset Sale on Amazon This Weekend
Are you a Le Creuset–head? That's okay, so are we.

Mango Purée Is Not Just for Drinks
The store-bought blended fruit is a perfect pantry item—a sweet addition to baked goods, granola, and savory sauces.

Things With This Jar of Jam Just Got Intense
I'm in deep with multiple jars of jam. But something about this new Bonne Mamman variety makes it even easier to commit.

You Can Grow Citrus Trees Indoors
Yes, it’s one of the most rewarding houseplants out there. But it requires a little bit of work.

This Simple Glass Water Bottle Is The Best Wine-Saving Gadget I’ve Used
When you don’t want to drink a whole bottle at dinner, the Retap comes in handy.

For a Flexible Kitchen, Put Your Furniture on Wheels
Cook better in a movable kitchen.

The Best Dining Tables and Chairs for Small Spaces
Because no matter how small your kitchen or dining nook is, there’s a better solution than the standing breakfast.

The Best Fancy Halloween Candy to Buy for Yourself
You’re not sharing your haul this year, so it’s time to stock up on the good stuff.

Today, I’m Buying More Wine Glasses
Happiness—and wine glasses—are fragile. Buying extra wine glasses on sale for Prime Day solves both problems.

The 23 Best Tabletop and Decor Sales This Prime Day
All the furniture, linen, and tabletop deals we’re coveting from Amazon, Target, Wayfair, and Etsy.

Why I’m Buying a Splatter Screen on Prime Day
’Tis the season to fry things and not coat your cooktop with grease.

The Best Luxury Home and Kitchen Deals on Amazon Prime Day
Deep discounts on Vitamix, Le Creuset, Lodge, and Roomba.

This Amazon Prime Day, I’m Buying a Cutting Board Care Kit (and Maybe a New Board As Well)
Putting a stop to my own reckless wooden cutting board behavior.

What the Epicurious Editors Are Buying Online Right Now
Yes, we are nearing gift season—but we still need ingredients and gadgets for our own kitchens, too!

How to Celebrate Halloween Without Leaving the House
The usual trick-or-treating and parties aren't recommended this year. Here's how to make the holiday feel special for your kids anyway.

13 Casserole Dishes for Baking (and Serving) All Your Comfort Food Favorites
One dish, two dish, red dish, blue dish

This Nut-Based Dip Made Me Forget About Ranch
Bitchin' Sauce makes for a stellar dip, dressing, and marinade.

16 Serving Vessels to Make Your Fall Special Occasions Lovely (and a Little Less Weird)
Bowls, platters, and dishes of every size, for even the teeniest of fall dinners.

The 10 Best Kitchen Tools Under $10
Great quality doesn't always equal more money. The Epi team swears by these tools—each of which cost less than a Hamilton.

The Kitchen Tools Epicurious Readers Bought in September
The workhorse pans and the sustainable storage solutions you bought online this month.

Is the Equal Parts Pan As Good As It Looks?
To stand out in the crowded landscape of direct-to-consumer cookware brands, Equal Parts just gave its pots and pans a refresh. Is the new Essential Pan as vital as its name suggests?