Few kitchen items get more use than everyday glassware. That’s why the best drinking glasses are versatile enough for everything from iced lattes to evening cocktails. To find the best drinking glasses, we tested 21 sets in our Des Moines lab, evaluating each on design, ease of use, versatility, durability, and performance. We also received…
My mom and I love exploring local boutiques whenever we travel, and during a recent trip to North Carolina, we stumbled upon a furniture shop with beautiful tablescapes that were decked out in melamine or plastic. We both carefully took a closer look at the table settings because we were shocked that the dinnerware wasn’t…
Every time you set the table is a chance to show off your personal style, whether for a casual weeknight dinner or a more extravagant dinner party. Often we think of utensils as utilitarian items, but a great set of flatware can add just the right amount of flourish to your tablescape while also providing…
A water filter pitcher makes it easier to have great-tasting water on hand, sans heavy metals and contaminants—and can even help you cut back on plastic bottles. Staying hydrated is essential to your well-being, so having the right water filter pitcher can help you hit your daily water goals in a cinch. “I really do…
If there's a steak on your plate, it needs the proper knife for cutting. Unlike your standard butter knife that may get you by for softer items, a dedicated steak knife will slice through your favorite cuts of beef like, well, butter. There are several factors to consider before buying one, though. “You should be…
With the huge water bottle tumbler craze going on right now (have you seen some of those accessories?!), the number of options out there to choose from these days can definitely be overwhelming. But I have one strong recommendation for you: Yeti’s 35-Ounce Straw Rambler Tumbler, which not only has a stylish look and durable…
Chrissy Teigen is known for her many talents as a model, quick-witted social media star, cookbook author, and founder of the cooking and baking brand Cravings by Chrissy Teigen. Her elevated line of baking mixes, bakeware, cookware, and other kitchen essentials makes baking and meal prep easy and elegant, and for the first time ever,…
When you’re craving tasty ice cream that melts in your mouth, why not save yourself a trip to the frozen aisle and make it at home? It might seem like a chore to make your own ice cream, but it’s actually not that hard as long as you have the right ice cream maker. “An…
Never did I think that an electric can opener would be something that excites me. I’ve only ever lived a kitchen life that involved a very old—pretty sure it’s vintage at this point—manual can opener. And in general, it didn’t get much use since the cans that I buy always have the ring you pull…
If you’re a picnic lover, host extraordinaire, or parent on the go, you probably know the struggle of keeping all of your snacks fresh and organized—especially during the busy summer months. Luckily, we found this editor-approved snack tray that makes packing, carrying, and setting out your food a breeze. And the viral snack organizer is…