Emily Farris

A good toaster oven can do everything your big oven can, just in a cuter, more compact package.

Discounted drinkware, fun colorways, and cool bottles of wine.

We found leak-proof options for your bag and an easy-open tumbler for the car.

Buyer beware: You might just become obsessed with your indoor air quality.

It turns out a good one is hard to find.

All bottles recommended here were subjected to the harsh treatment of both a two- and six-year-old.

The best two-burner induction cooktop is powerful and portable, and it allows you to set a precise temperature for perfect results every time.

Technically speaking, the V15s Detect Submarine isn't even a mop vac, but I still recommend it.

Yes, yes. We’re all here for the vacuum markdowns. But before you start scrolling this year’s Prime Day cleaning deals, give me a minute to fill you in on what else you might want to add to your cart today. Because there’s a whole world of cleaning supplies beyond vacuum cleaners—especially for the kitchen—and some of the lowest prices are 30%–50% off today. For example, if you don’t have a dedicated air purifier for the kitchen, you probably should. Lucky for you there are really good sales on…

There is actually pod coffee that’s pretty good.

Store your flatware and cooking tools so everything is accessible for cooking and tasting.

Metal bristles are super dangerous—these grill brushes don’t have ’em.

You’ve heard the hype, read the articles, perused the recipes, and have come to the conclusion that you absolutely need an Instant Pot (true!). But finding the best Instant Pot model to add to your artillery of kitchen appliances—the Instant Pot that really fits your unique cooking needs—is a more involved task than it may seem. Table of contents What is an Instant Pot? What can I cook in an Instant Pot? What size Instant Pot should I get? Instant Pot Smart Programs vs. Functions So what’s the…

The Best Silverware Sets for Everyday Use

After testing more than 20 popular liquid dish soaps, we can confidently say that they all “work.” But they’re certainly not all created equal and the best dish soap works a lot harder and faster to clean dishes so you don’t have to. Beyond its cleaning power, though, the best dish soap is ideally somewhat eco-friendly and has a tolerable, if not pleasant, smell. This year we tested a few new products against our old winners, and we have an updated top pick that pretty much checks all those boxe…

It protects your sink, your dishes, and your sponge.

Here are 9 of the most Instagram-worthy anti-fatigue kitchen mats.

Welcome to Clean Enough, a new kind of cleaning column for busy home cooks who have better things to do than scrub and sanitize around the clock. Every other week, neurodivergent writer and mom Emily Farris shares tips, tools, and products that can help you stay on top of the dirtiest spots in the kitchen while also dispelling a few cleaning myths and cutting down on clutter. If you want a sparkling kitchen but you don’t want to use harsh chemicals or expend too much elbow grease, there’s a saf…

Welcome to Clean Enough, a new kind of cleaning column for busy home cooks who have better things to do than scrub and sanitize around the clock. Every other week, neurodivergent writer and mom Emily Farris shares tips, tools, and products that can help you stay on top of the dirtiest spots in the kitchen while also dispelling a few cleaning myths and cutting down on clutter. Until last year, when I finally broke down and bought a Bosch, my experience with dishwashers was less than stellar. And…

Technically speaking, a thermometer has one job: Read the temperature of something specific. Sure, you can find thermometers that do a lot more than that (think smart meat thermometers with multiple probes and predictive timing), but even those are still geared toward a particular type of cooking. And figuring out which kind(s) of thermometers and how many you actually need can be a challenge when you consider the fact that an instant read meat thermometer can be used to check on your baked good…