businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBusiness Insider sent our home and kitchen reviews editors to scope out the newest and most exciting housewares products at The Inspired Home Show, where industry stalwarts and up-and-coming innovators showcase their latest ideas. It’s a chef’s paradise and a home organizer’s dream, with no limit to the inspiration of what your home can accomplish.From the best cookware to air purifiers, there was no sho…
about 1 month ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreCast iron skillets are like a fine wine: they get better with age. These pieces of legacy cookware can do everything from sear steaks to bake upside-down fruit cakes. The best cast iron cookware is an investment — if not in price, then in maintenance and maneuvering the heavy pan.I spoke with three chefs to find the best cast iron skillets and tested nine pans by cooking steaks, cornbread, and sunny-side…
2 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWho knew staying hydrated could be so contentious? It seems like every other year, there’s a new “it” water bottle — S’well in 2019, Hydro Flask in 2021, and the Stanley Quencher in 2023. We’re barely a month into 2024, and already there’s a new contender for water bottle of the year: the Owala FreeSip. In fact, another Business Insider article recently declared that “the cool girls are switching to Owal…
2 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreMicrowaves have a contentious history, but with the myth that they cause radiation exposure busted, the best microwaves have returned to pride of place in many kitchens. Most commonly, the microwave is used to reheat cooked food, but what about using it to cook in the first place? David Chang, founder and owner of Momofuko, is a documented microwave believer. Not only did he co-write a cookbook about it, but he a…
3 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreCopper cookware is beautiful and offers superior heating than other types of cookware, but it has a reputation for being costly and finicky to maintain. Fortunately, if you choose the right set, it doesn’t have to be intimidating for home cooks to enter the world of copper cookware. “If you are committed to caring for and using the pans properly, then it can be a worthwhile investment,” said Fran Groesbeck, manag…
3 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more In addition to the starter pots and pans you can use to cook just about anything, the set includes magnetic pan racks and a canvas lid holder. HighlightsSpecificsCaraway Home is a direct-to-consumer startup popular for its safe ceramic nonstick coating and array of colors. The cookware is entirely free from PTFE and PFAs, making it appealing to consumers who wish to avoid traditional no…
4 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreUnderneath fresh chocolate chip cookies and buttery roasted potatos is the humble baking sheet, a kitchen essential that doesn’t get enough credit. Baking sheets are incredibly versatile pieces of cookware; they can be vessels for everything from one-pan meals and cookies to grandma-style pizza and loaded nachos. Plus, during the holiday season, the best baking sheets are critical to winning “friendly” c…
5 months ago
Search by beat, location, outlet & position to find the right journalists for your story.
Sign up for freebusinessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreCyber Monday has arrived, so now’s the time to add that splurge purchase to your cart (on sale, of course). One of the best discounts we’re seeing is this Cyber Monday GE Opal Nugget Ice Maker deal. It’s a perennial wish-list item and one of our favorites.When we tested the best ice makers, we found that the GE Profile Opal 2.0 was one of the few on the market that makes true nugget, or pellet, ice. This 35% disc…
5 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreCookware sets are a quick and easy way to outfit your kitchen. It’s often cheaper to buy a set rather than individual pieces, and a sale event like Cyber Monday can make an affordable set a steal. That’s why we are jumping on this deal from Amazon: 47% off a Calphalon 10-Piece Cookware Set. This is an all-time-low price.When we reviewed the best cookware sets, the experts we spoke to said that there were four ess…
5 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreCyber Monday 2023 may be winding down, but there are still savings to be found. Some of the highlights include deals on garage door openers from top brands like Chamberlain and Genie. There are a few main factors to consider when shopping for a garage door opener: speed, strength, noise, and smart capabilities. The top smart option in our guide to the best garage door openers is the Chamberlain Belt Drive Smart G…
5 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreIt’s the home stretch of Cyber Monday 2023, but there’s still time to stock up your kitchen with deals on cookware, baking appliances, coffee makers, food storage, and more. Don’t go into the holiday hosting season empty handed: shop the best Cyber Monday kitche deals and get ready for hosting, cookies swaps, and family dinners.If you’re looking to bake up some delicious post-meal treats this holiday season, chec…
5 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe holiday shopping season is upon us, which means so are the best Black Friday deals. Some sales will continue through Cyber Monday, but not all. If you’re the family head chef or gift shopping for one, it’s time to hit buy on the best kitchen deals we found. Some of the best small appliances and cookware that we’ve tested are on sale today. You can save $40 at Amazon on the top-ranked pick from our guide to th…
5 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBefore you whip up late night scrambled eggs or make your family’s secret tomato sauce, you need a set of cookware. Pots and pans are essentials in every kitchen, whether they’re being used by avid home cooks or take-out connoisseurs. Purchasing a cookware set can be daunting, especially given the wide variety of materials and combinations of pieces. Finding a versatile set will help you outfit your kitchen with…
5 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWhen I stumbled across an advertisement for a human-sized dog bed, I couldn’t believe how genius it sounded. The Plufl has the best features of a dog bed reimagined for human comfort: supportive sides, a thick cushioned base, and a washable cover. The result is something like a combination of a giant bean bag chair, a memory foam mattress, and a Sherpa blanket.Is this absurd? Yes. Has it transformed my l…
6 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreFreshly ground pepper is a complex flavor: sweet, savory, floral, and spicy all at the same time. Once you taste it, you’ll find it hard to stomach the pre-ground variety. The easiest way to get fresh pepper is to use one of the best pepper mills.We tested eleven pepper mills for grind speed, accuracy, and durability, and we consulted three experts to arrive at our top picks. Our favorite pepper mill is…
6 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreImagine the sweet and spicy smell that wafts up when you open a fresh jar of cinnamon. A freshly ground cinnamon stick is 10 times as flavorful. The convenience of pre-ground spice is hard to pass up, but the potency of freshly ground spices is a powerful motivator. Once you start using the fresh stuff, the best spice grinder will become an integral part of your cooking routine.We tested six spice grinde…
6 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWhen I lived in New England, Christmas tree farms were a dime a dozen. Which is why I was shocked when I moved to Kansas and found the options for buying real Christmas trees few and far between. What was available was quite costly; two or three times the price of what I was used to in Massachusetts.If you too live in an area where real Christmas trees are pricey and hard to come by, or if going to pick…
6 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAmazon’s October Prime Day is onto day two, and our favorite coffee makers are still on sale. From Keurigs and Nespressos to drip coffee makers, you can get some of the best performing coffee machines at the lowest prices seen this year. Two of our top overall picks are discounted to near all-time-lows. The best espresso machine we’ve tested is the Gaggia Classic Evo Pro, and it’s 20% off on Amazon. Espresso expe…
7 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreGolden brown crust, airy texture, and pools maple syrup — the perfect waffle is a work of breakfast art. With one of the best waffle makers at home, you can experience that crispy, fluffy, and nostalgic delight any time you want.After consulting with the pros and cooking more than 60 waffles on ten waffle makers, we chose the Cuisinart Classic Round Waffle Maker as the best waffle maker on the market. It…
7 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreHaving enough ice should be the last thing on your mind during a party while you’re using the best blender to mix drinks or refilling your cooler. Most portable ice makers can produce a handful of cubes in under 10 minutes, and some powerful models can make upwards of 20 pounds in 24 hours. Compared to the three to four hours you need for even the best ice cube tray, that’s a big time saver.We tested fiv…
10 months ago
businessinsider.com
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBefore I moved into my own place and when I was reviewing primarily bakeware, I didn’t pay too much attention to the knives I used. Then, when I started testing the best cutting boards and started living on my own, I realized I needed a better set of knives. I turned to Insider’s former knife expert, senior reporter Owen Burke, and he suggested the Victorinox Swiss Classic Kitchen Knife Set.Another Victo…
11 months ago
