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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. 

Is Binchotan the Best Charcoal in the World?

Is Binchotan the Best Charcoal in the World?

Smokeless, odorless, and one of the longest burning charcoals you can buy—binchotan is worth the high cost.
Can an Air Purifier Save Your Stinky Kitchen?

Can an Air Purifier Save Your Stinky Kitchen?

Finally banish the smell of last week's fish dinner. 
This KitchenAid Attachment Is Your Key To Fun Summer Drinks

This KitchenAid Attachment Is Your Key To Fun Summer Drinks

With the shaved ice attachment, watermelon slushes are in your future—all summer long.
Yes, You Need Grilling Gloves

Yes, You Need Grilling Gloves

They can save your hands. And your dinner.
Protect Your Matcha Whisk With a Stand

Protect Your Matcha Whisk With a Stand

A chasen-tate keeps your delicate bamboo whisk in tip-top shape. And it looks nice on your countertop too.
Odd-Sized Measuring Cups Feel Like a Kitchen Cheat Code

Odd-Sized Measuring Cups Feel Like a Kitchen Cheat Code 

Streamline your baking with more precise measuring cups. 
What to Do When Your Vegetable Garden Overproduces&-and How to Not Waste Anything

What to Do When Your Vegetable Garden Overproduces—and How to Not Waste Anything

Get clever with preservation and enjoy your summer harvest throughout the year.
This Chamber Vacuum Sealer Is a Game-Changing Tool for Home Cooking

This Chamber Vacuum Sealer Is a Game-Changing Tool for Home Cooking

Anova’s new sealer makes a professional tool small enough and affordable enough for home use.
This Coffee Subscription Actually Sends the Freshest Beans You Can Get

This Coffee Subscription Actually Sends the Freshest Beans You Can Get

Lots of roasters claim freshness, Origin Roasted delivers it in a totally different way.
This Colorful Scrubby Cloth Can Replace All of Your Dish Washing Tools

This Colorful Scrubby Cloth Can Replace All of Your Dish Washing Tools

It’s machine washable and dishwasher-safe too.
The Best Kamado Grill for Hard Core Grillmasters and Smoking Beginners

The Best Kamado Grill for Hard Core Grillmasters and Smoking Beginners

They're big, they're heavy, they cook amazing food.
The Best Sponge Holder For a Clutter-Free Sink

The Best Sponge Holder For a Clutter-Free Sink

It keeps your sponge dry, accessible, and away from bacteria.
A Comprehensive Guide to Charcoal and Wood Chips for Grilling

A Comprehensive Guide to Charcoal and Wood Chips for Grilling

What kind of charcoal and wood should you actually be using to impart the best flavor for grilling this summer? 
An Electric Dutch Oven Is a New-Old Way to Cook Almost Anything
Eliminate Your Piping Bag Struggles With These Silicone Icing Pens
This Stockpot Will Help You Prevent Messy Boil-Overs on Your Oven Range

This Stockpot Will Help You Prevent Messy Boil-Overs on Your Oven Range

You shouldn’t walk away from the stove. But if you do, this stockpot won’t boil over.
The 15 Best Kitchen Deals From the Walmart Weekend Sale

The 15 Best Kitchen Deals From the Walmart Weekend Sale

Some of our favorite small appliances—all at major discount.
Run, Don't Walk to East Fork's Online Pottery Seconds Sale

Run, Don't Walk to East Fork's Online Pottery Seconds Sale 

50% off the food world's favorite pottery? Get out of my way!
The Best Graters for Cheese, Citrus Zest, and the Crispiest Hash Browns

The Best Graters for Cheese, Citrus Zest, and the Crispiest Hash Browns

We tested box graters, zesters, and flat graters to find the models that every home cook should have in their arsenal.
6 Rules That Will Help You Load Your Dishwasher the Right Way

6 Rules That Will Help You Load Your Dishwasher the Right Way

Make the most out of every run with a little strategy and a lot less detergent.
Why Your Vegetable Garden Should Be Messy, According to This Expert Author

Why Your Vegetable Garden Should Be Messy, According to This Expert Author

Embrace the mess and garden like an artist, says Julia Watkins in this essential book for beginner gardeners.
How to Clean Your Salt and Pepper Mills

How to Clean Your Salt and Pepper Mills

If you’re feeling salty about your grind, it’s time to shake things up.
The Best Watering Can for All Your Gardening Needs

The Best Watering Can for All Your Gardening Needs

Indoor plants, outdoor plants, we cover them all (with water).
Here's a Sparkling Water for People Who Hate Sparkling Water

Here's a Sparkling Water for People Who Hate Sparkling Water

It's sweeter, brighter, and altogether more flavorful than your average can of seltzer.
The Best Dishwashing Detergent for the Cleanest Dishes Every Time
Use a Fan to Repel Mosquitoes When You Eat Outside This Summer

Use a Fan to Repel Mosquitoes When You Eat Outside This Summer

It's the safest option—and it really works. 
These Fancy Napkin Rings Are a Bit Much and That's Why I Love Them

These Fancy Napkin Rings Are a Bit Much and That's Why I Love Them

They make me want to be the kind of person who uses napkin rings. 
When a Rubber Spatula Isn't Enough, Use a Bowl Scraper
Why Sprease Is the Baking Spray Professional Bakers Use

Why Sprease Is the Baking Spray Professional Bakers Use

Unmold beautiful cakes, breads, and pastries—with zero sticking. 
Why Using the Ñuke Delta Gaucho Grill Is the Most Fun I’ve Had Cooking All Year