Kitchen & Dining Room Reviews and Rankings

Best Pizza Stone

Winner: Old Stone Oven 14-Inch by 16-Inch Baking Stone
One reason it's hard to make pizza at home that's as good as the kind you get from your local pizza parlor is that they bake it on a stone or brick...

Best Nonstick Cookware

Winner: All-Clad Stainless Steel Nonstick Fry Pan
Non-stick cookware is the most popular kind of cookware on the market today. The slick nonstick coating makes cooking and cleanup a breeze, and many of...

Best Thermos

Winner: Foogo Leak-Proof Food Jar - 10 oz
A thermos is a means of transporting food. They are designed to keep food either hot or cold, making them perfect companions for school or work lunches....

Best Electric Knife

Winner: Cuisinart CEK-40 Electric Knife with Holder
One of my favorite childhood memories is my dad carving the turkey with a knife on Thanksgiving. These days, most people use an electric knife to cut their...

Best Anodized Cookware

Winner: Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 14-Piece Cookware Set
Anodized aluminum is one of the best cooking surfaces out there, and more cooks are turning to anodized cookware sets for their kitchens. Obviously pretty...

Best Pasta Maker

Winner: Atlas Marcato Pasta Machine
Making homemade pasta is every cooks dream come true! To be able to mix your dough from fresh ingredients, roll it into thin, delicate sheets and shape to...

Best Food Dehydrator

Winner: Excalibur 3900 Deluxe Series 9-Tray Food Dehydrator
I grew up on a farm surrounded by fresh and natural fruits and vegetables. We raised a variety of animals, as well, so fresh proteins such as eggs, beef,...

Best Insulated Lunch Bag

Winner: Picnic Plus Savoy Insulated Lunch Tote
After the mass switchover to reusable lunch bags during the past couple of years, people are now realizing that we can go one step further by choosing...

Best Oven Thermometer

Winner: Maverick Digital Bakers Oven Thermometer
For many people, cooking does not have to be an exact science, and throwing something in the oven and hoping for the best is close enough. While this may...

Best Tea Kettle

Winner: Cuisinart PerfecTemp Porcelain Enameled Teakettle
Tea kettles are a useful item in a busy household, boiling water quickly whether it is for tea or any other beverage. They should have a handle that can...

Best Garlic Press

Winner: Kuhn Rikon Stainless Steel Epicurean Garlic Press
Do you love garlic but hate chopping it or getting garlic odors on your hands or tools? The answer is a good garlic press, and the best one is the Kuhn...

Best Wok

Winner: Joyce Chen Pro Chef 14 Inch Flat Bottom Wok uncoated Carbon Steel
A wok is a versatile pan used most commonly for stir-frying but is also used for deep-frying, steaming, and indoor smoking. They come in an array of...

Best Flatware Set

Winner: Oneida Aurora 46 Piece Flatware Set
Having a great flatware set can make even the dullest dinner come alive. With flatware varieties ranging from trendy to traditional, finding the...

Best Wall Stud Finder

Winner: Zircon MultiScanner i520 Center-Finding Stud Finder
Stud finders are a handy tool for anyone finding themselves on projects either hanging heavy objects or cutting into sheetrock walls. Use of these devices...

Best Mandoline Slicer

Winner: OXO Good Grips 1155700 V-Blade Mandoline Slicer
There are lots of ways to slice food in your kitchen. You could use a knife and a cutting board, but for many cooks this can require a lot of effort and...