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Best food storage containers for a small fridge
In a small fridge the shape of a container matters more than its capacity. What stacks, what seals, and what survives the dishwasher.
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Best cast iron skillets for a first-time owner
Cast iron has a reputation for being difficult that it mostly does not deserve. What to buy first and what the seasoning question really involves.
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Best chef's knives under $150
A good knife is the cheapest upgrade a kitchen can have. The steel, the edge, and why the expensive one is not automatically the right one.
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Best electric kettles for pour-over coffee
Two features separate a coffee kettle from a kettle: the spout and temperature control. Everything else is a kettle.
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Best non-stick pans that actually last
Every non-stick pan works when new. The question is how long, and what determines it — which is mostly how you use it.
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Best coffee grinders under $200
Burr beats blade, and that part is settled. What $200 buys on top of that is consistency and range, and the cheap burr grinders that fail on both.
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Best knife sharpeners you won't ruin an edge with
A bad sharpener does more harm than a dull knife. Match the sharpener to your knife's edge angle, choose diamond, and avoid the rolling gadgets.
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Best air fryers for two people
Most air fryers only cook enough for two anyway. The one measurement that matters is the width of the basket, and the style of fryer to avoid.
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