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There are plenty of time-consuming jobs around the kitchen. From peeling potatoes to creating stock, you could spend hours on the most menial tasks. That’s why preparing the most delicious recipes from scratch takes serious commitment. But, doesn’t it feel like there should be a more efficient way to cook? Some modern chefs turn to kitchen hacks, like microwaving eggs or grating butter. Sure, a few of those hacks work wonders, but others fail miserably in real kitchen tests. Hacks only go so far. That’s why inventors have taken cooking into their own hands to create helpful kitchen gadgets for...

Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 20th, and before you know it it’ll be time to celebrate your old man. It can be hard to find the perfect gift for your dad, especially if he’s not a guy who’s shy about treating himself. Most men buy themselves what they want — a new lawnmower, the latest Apple gadget or a new skincare regimen. So what’s left to surprise them with on a special day? If they’re enthusiastic about the latest in food and beverage, and identify as a “foodie,” the options are plentiful. This Father’s Day, we recommend...

Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 20th, and before you know it it’ll be time to celebrate your old man. It can be hard to find the perfect gift for your dad, especially if he’s not a guy who’s shy about treating himself. Most men buy themselves what they want — a new lawnmower, the latest Apple gadget or a new skincare regimen. So what’s left to surprise them with on a special day? If they’re enthusiastic about the latest in food and beverage, and identify as a “foodie,” the options are plentiful. This Father’s Day, we recommend...

Your grandmother probably loved it, your parents likely shunned it in favor of Teflon and your peers buy as much of it as they can. What are we talking about? Cast iron, of course. Although cast iron cookware has been on the market for more than 100 years, it has experienced a bit of a resurgence in the last decade. In fact, sales of cast iron have experienced more than a 225% increase in the last ten years, according to the Cookware Manufacturer’s Association. This is due in part to the revelation that the chemicals in non-stick skillets have caused...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. The rice cookers Consumer Reports tests range from $20 to $40, with one glaring exception: a $270 Zojirushi induction rice cooker. It’s the top-rated model in our ratings due to high marks for its convenience, easy-to-use controls, and ability to cook great grains. But can rice ever taste good enough to justify that price? In our lab tests, the Zojirushi Induction Heating System Rice Cooker & Warmer NP-GBC05 consistently cooks up fluffy rice, scoring a Very Good rating in that test using the white rice and brown rice settings. It also...