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If you've already got all the right cooking equipment to prepare Thanksgiving dinner, the next step is to make sure you have the right tools and accessories to serve Thanksgiving dinner. These tools and accessories will help you serve your Thanksgiving dinner in style.
Are you shopping for the perfect gift for the cooks and food lovers in your life? I'm here to help. I've scoured the stores (both online and brick-and-mortar) to bring you some of the most innovative, appealing gifts for the cooks on your holiday gift list.
More and more people are discovering the rewards of cooking with their kids. And, with kids becoming increasingly interested in cooking and baking, cooking equipment in just their size makes the perfect gift. Check out some of the top tools and equipment for cooking with kids.
If there's someone in your life who follows cooking reality shows with the passion of a pro sports fan, or who dreams of wearing a toque and heading up the kitchen in a four-star restaurant, these ideas for kitchen gifts will be a sure hit. Any aspiring professional chef is sure to appreciate the same type of cooking equipment that their favorite pro chefs use.
Whether you're looking for the perfect hostess gift, a small item for an office gift exchange, or a stocking stuffer for your favorite cook, these latest gadgets all make welcome gifts for anyone who loves to cook.
In October, it seems like every kitchenware store has a selection of pink products purporting to support breast cancer research and awareness. But do these pink ribbon products really support breast cancer as they promise? Here's how to choose wisely so that your pink ribbon purchases count.
Crock Pot certainly is the best known brand of slow cookers, but there are plenty of other slow cookers on the market as well. Here is a comparison of two popular oval 6-quart slow cookers, the Crock Pot VersaWare Slow Cooker and the West Bend Versatility Slow Cooker.
The Fissler pressure cooker is a sturdy, well-designed pressure cooker. Read the review of the Fissler pressure cooker.
The MC2 line from All-Clad cookware is at the lower end of the cookware company's price spectrum, but still has all of the durability and superior quality for which All-Clad cookware is known.
360 Cookware is high-quality cookware with a special claim - it purports to cook in its own vapors, without added fat and oil. Read the review of 360 Cookware to see if it works.
Every cook has a favorite tool in the kitchen that they use on a daily basis and can't live without. What's your favorite piece of cooking equipment?
Foodies anticipated the premiere of movie Julie and Julia as eagerly as sci-fi nerds awaited the latest Star Trek movie. And they weren't disappointed; Meryl Streep channeled the iconic chef flawlessly, and Amy Adams was a sympathetic heroine to whom anyone who's ever made a disastrous recipe could relate. But of course the food and the kitchens were the star of the show. If seeing Julie and Juli…
The Fagor Portable Induction Cooktop is a sleek, efficient, safe cooktop that can serve as a portable kitchen or an extra burner in your own kitchen. Read the review of the Fagor Portable Induction Cooktop.
Whether it's making lemon bars, fruity drinks, or adding a bright note of flavor to a recipe, a citrus juicer is a must in the kitchen. There's a wide range to choose from, whether it's a manual citrus juicer or an electric appliance. Here are some citrus juicers to consider.
Rice Cookers, Pressure Cookers and Slow Cookers (aka Crock-Pots) all have their place in a well-equipped kitchen. This guide tells you which cooker can be used for which type of recipe and what to look for as you're shopping for cookers.
Whether you need small gifts for a bridal shower or for a wishing well at a wedding, there are plenty of kitchen tools and gadgets that any bride and groom would welcome. Here are some of my top picks for bridal shower gifts for the kitchen.
The Demy Recipe Reader is a great idea - a device with which you can store and view recipes. Read the review of the Demy Recipe Reader to see if it's as good as it sounds
The Fagor Electric Multi Cooker is a handy multitasker in the kitchen, ideal for kitchens with limited storage space. But it's important to know that each of the appliance's functions don't necessarily have all the bells, whistles and features that a single-use appliance would have. Read the review of the Fagor Electric Multi Cooker.
The BeaterBlade is a paddle blade attachment for Kitchenaid and other stand mixer brands. Read the full review of the BeaterBlade attachment.
Whether she's your own mom, the mom of your children, or just a mom you love and admire, be sure to tell her how important she is to you with a meaningful Mother's Day gift. Is she into cooking and baking? I've assembled a selection of Mother's Day gifts at all prices that can make her time in the kitchen even more fun. Looking for more ideas? Check out more Budget Cooking Equipment - Readers Share Budget Cooking Equipment Tips
What is your favorite budget cooking equipment purchase? Share tips on buying cooking equipment on a budget, and learn about the best budget buys other readers have made.
Lodge Logic cast iron cookware is timeless, durable and comes already seasoned. Read a review of The Lodge Logic line of cast iron cookware.
The Leifheit Swingo Power Peeler is an electric potato peeler that uses battery power to create a vibrating sensation designed to make peeling easier. But does the Leifheit Swingo Power Peeler actually work? Read this review to find out.
In a time of recession, being frugal is all the rage, even in the kitchen. You might not be able to afford those expensive countertop appliances or top-of-the-line cookware, but you can still find plenty of good-quality budget cooking equipment. Here are some of the best budget-priced cooking equipment products and brands.
Having an at-home knife sharpener can help you keep your kitchen knives in prime working order. Read the review of the EdgeCraft Electric Knife Sharpener Model #120, which uses diamond abrasives to sharpen and hone.
The AeroGarden can grow herbs, vegetables and flowers indoors, with no dirt and minimal attention. Read this review of the AeroGarden classic, the company's flagship model.
The George Foreman fryer, called the George Foreman Lean Mean Spin Frying Machine, is designed to reduce the amount of fat retained in fried foods. Made by the company that revolutionized the indoor grilling category, George Foreman, this fryer is easy to use. Read a review of the George Foreman fryer.
The Zyliss pizza cutter is easy to use and easy to clean. Read a review of the Zyliss Pizza Wutter.
Foodie television fans are mourning the recent ending of Top Chef's Season 5. But if you've been inspired by the culinary creations of the competitors on the show, you can at least attempt to cook like them.
Check out some of the cooking equipment that the Top Chef competitors used in the show's kitchens. With it, you might be able to create a meal that's worthy of Padma's and Tom's di…
The Vita Mix blender is one of the most powerful blenders on the market, and also among the most expensive. Read the review of the Vita Mix blender to determine if a Vita Mix is a good choice for you
The Calphalon Panini Grill Pan comes with a panini press to make crusty sandwiches with perfectly melted fillings. Read a review of the Calphalon Panini Grill Pan with Press.
The winners of the Housewares Design Awards are the cream of the crop in the housewares, cooking equipment and kitchenware industry. Winners are chosen based on such criteria as innovative technology, unique design, environmental benefits and social impact. The 2009 Housewares Design Awards were announced at a luncheon in January in New York City.
In the cooking equipment category, the…
Pots and pans come in many different shapes, each with specific features that make it ideal for certain techniques and types of recipes. This cookware guide will help you identify the characteristics of the wide range of pots and pans, and what purpose each piece of cookware is best suited for.
The Marcato Atlas 150 Pasta Maker allows you to make delicious handmade pasta the old-fashioned way. Read a review of the Atlas 150 Pasta Maker
Slow cooker meals are even easier to prepare when you start out with a braising base or jarred sauce like the Williams-Sonoma Beef Bourguignonne Braising Base. This product, albeit expensive, will help you make an authentic slow cooker meal.
The All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker is a pricey model as far as waffle makers go, but it's beautifully designed and makes thick, fluffy waffles.
The Crock-Pot Slow Cooker with eLume Touchscreen Technology has a sleek design and a fun touchscreen control panel. Read the review of the Crock-Pot Slow Cooker with eLume Touchscreen Technology.
Smoke foods quickly and easily with a Cameron Stovetop Smoker. Read a review of the Cameron Stovetop Smoker.
Are you shopping for the perfect gift for the cooks and food lovers in your life? I'm here to help. I've scoured the stores (both online and brick-and-mortar) to bring you some of the most innovative, appealing gifts for the cooks on your holiday gift list.
Want a peek inside my holiday gift wish list? These kitchenware items are all my picks for this year's holiday gifts. Unusual and innovative, these gifts offer some out-of-the-box ideas for the cook on your gift list. Santa, are you listening?
These tools and gadgets make fun stocking stuffers for any home cook.
The family that plays together, stays together and so does the family that eats together. These fun holiday gifts will ensure hours of fun on family night, whether playing a board game or watching a movie is on the agenda.
If someone on your list loves to bake breads, cookies, cakes and other baked goods, she'll love one of these holiday gifts for bakers to fuel her passion.
It might seem like an accomplished home cook has everything she could possibly need in her kitchen already. But these holiday gifts offer a few special ideas to share with the cook in your life who seems to have everything.
Are you prepared for Thanksgiving dinner? If you're cooking Thanksgiving dinner at your house, this checklist will ensure you have all the cooking equipment and tools you need to make a glorious meal.
Epicurean Cutting Boards are made of environmentally friendly and knife friendly composites. These cutting boards are maintenance free, since they can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Read the review of Epicurean Cutting Boards.
October is the month to "think pink" in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the kitchenware and cooking equipment industry is particularly supportive of this cause. You can support breast cancer research by choosing from of a wide range of kitchenware that's pink to help build awareness of this debilitating disease.
A KitchenAid mixer on the countertop is a status symbol in the kitchens of many cooking enthusiast. The classic series KitchenAid mixer is the company's entry-level product but still delivers power and versatility. Read the review of the Classic Series KitchenAid mixer, model K45SSWH.
A mandoline slicer can make your cooking look more professional. The OXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline Slicer has some nice safety features and is easy to use, once you master the basics.
If you want the versatility of year-round indoor grilling coupled with a well-designed product that will meet your contemporary kitchen, opt for a stainless steel indoor grill. This article compares two of the most popular stainless indoor grills: George Foreman's Stainless Steel Grill and Breville's Indoor BBQ and Grill.
Once you've got your must-have kitchen appliances, continue setting up your kitchen with an assortment of small kitchen appliances that aren't necessarily essential but are always nice to have.
Zojirushi's Home Bakery bread machine is a favorite among baking aficionados, but there are some drawbacks. Here is a review of the Zojirushi bread machine.
This slow cooker, or crock pot, has a clever design in which three different sized crocks fit into one base, enabling the cook to make slow cooker recipes for two or for a crowd.
What small kitchen appliances do you need to have a well-outfitted kitchen? This checklist outlines the small kitchen appliances you need to be prepared for every cooking task. Start with this basic kitchen equipment and expand according to your needs.
Emeril Lagasse's Emerilware BAM! Machine is a food processor, blender and juicer. Read the review of Emeril's Emerilware BAM! Machine.
Nearly every city has a restaurant supply store, an emporium of cooking equipment where the chefs shop for the tools of their trade. These stores are among the best places to get great values in kitchen gear and cooking equipment of all types. Most restaurant supply stores are open to the public, but if your local store isn't, check on their web site or call to see if you can get a free guest pas…
Cuisinart's most basic ice cream maker is inexpensive and easy to use. This ice cream maker features an insulated freezer bowl, eliminating the need for ice and salt like old-fashioned ice cream makers.
The Emerilware Bread & Baguette Maker is versatile and easy to use. The review of the Emerilware Bread & Baguette Maker weighs its pros and cons.
There are certain kitchen tools or kitchen gadgets that you'll reach for again and again. Whether they're a classic design or an innovative invention, these tools are ones that will make your work easier, your cleanup faster, your results better and more professional. Here are 10 kitchen gadgets that your kitchen shouldn't be without.
As your favorite college graduate starts his or her new life, they'll appreciate graduation gifts equipped with everything they need to set up their new home. Even the most inexperienced cooks won't starve if their kitchen has these basic tools and countertop appliances. Read on for a selection of graduation gifts that will earn you an A+ in thoughtfulness!
A review of the KitchenAid Immersion Blender KHB300. This immersion blender is powerful and versatile.
If she loves to cook, here are some ideas for kitchen equipment and kitchen gadgets she'll adore.
There's no doubt that Cuisinart and KitchenAid are the reigning brands in the food processor category. Here's a side-by-side comparison between two of their models to help you decide which is for you.
A review of Panasonic's Automatic Bread Maker, a good all-purpose bread machine for the beginning bread baker.
Fagor's uCook Pressure Cooker set is easy to use and has plenty of safety mechanisms. Two pot sizes, a steamer insert and a pasta insert guarantee its usefulness.
Here are some of the latest cooking equipment products introduced at the International Home + Housewares Show last month.
There are certain things you should consider when you're buying kitchen equipment. Here are four questions to ask yourself before you make your next big purchase.
This Panasonic Fuzzy Logic Rice Cooker does much more than cook perfect rice.
Loaded with features, KitchenAid's 5-Speed Blender is one of the most powerful blenders on the market.
This review outlines the pros and cons of the versatile Cuisinart Griddler, which can serve as a contact grill, a grill top, a griddle and a sandwich press.
