Category: Cooking with Kids

What’s the best electric knife sharpener? We tried out 9 different knife sharpeners to find the answer. Which were easiest to use? Quickest? Then we surveyed our parent readers to find their favorites. Based on those recommendations and our own hands-on experience, we recommend these knife sharpeners.

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What’s the best hand blender? Also called immersion blenders, these blenders are best for smoothies, soft food (baby food) and soups. To find the best hand blenders on the market, we tried out 11 different brands. Which worked best? Quietest? Easiest to clean? Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What is the best avocado oil? To find out, we ordered a dozen different brands and tested them in different recipes. And since we know it is also popular as a lotion, we also tried several oils as a moisturizer for dry skin (something we know all too well here in Colorado)! Here are the winners.

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What’s the best spicy ramen? To find out, we took 8 brands of spicy ramen and did a blind taste test. Which had the most heat? The best noodles? Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What is the best sesame oil? We tried 11 different brands of sesame oil, drizzled on stir fry, mixed into salad dressing and used as a base for fried rice. (Hungry yet?) Here are the best bets.

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What are the best sous vide bags? We love our sous vide—it is amazing gadget to make tender pork chops or perfect steaks. But the key to success is making sure you put the food in vacuum-sealed bags. Which are the best? To find out, we tried 7 brands of sous vide bags in the real world. Which were easiest to work with? Which bags come with a vacuum pump? Seal tightly? Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What are the best sous vide containers? We tried out 7 containers with our sous vide to find the best one. Which was most sturdy? Easiest to use? Included a lid? Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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