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When I cooked in restaurants, the one utensil I looked for at the start of each shift was the Matfer Bourgeat Piano Whisk—the best whisk available, in my book. The moment I clocked in, I made a beeline for it, knowing full well I was…
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The My Weigh is more expensive than the trusty Escali and not nearly as compact. But for those looking for a high capacity, professional grade kitchen scale, it’s our pick for best bread scale.My Weigh KD-8000 Kitchen ScaleSleek,…
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We at BA have put a lot of thought into what makes a set of measuring cups the best measuring cups. Like, an embarrassing amount. Here's why: It is surprisingly, maddeningly challenging to find a good set that is long-lasting, easy to…
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Your oven is likely lying to you—and an oven thermometer will prove it. Sure, in a perfect world, the number on the dial face would match the internal temperature exactly. But the reality is that, most of the time, there’s a discrepancy…
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The best kitchen timer is not your smartphone. When you have crispy rice on the stovetop, glazed salmon under the broiler, and recipes for both open on your phone, it’s a nuisance to toggle between browser and your alarm clock app—not to…
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Whether you’ve headed across the country and into a new dorm room, across the neighborhood to a familiar school, or you're just looking to gear up for the fall, we’ve got a curated selection of tech, toys, tabletop games, and more to…
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We often compare baking to science, and just like in a lab, the equipment you use when baking matters a lot. The best baking tools will make everything you bake taste better in a way that’s not necessarily true for other types of…
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Think of this broccoli casserole recipe as a cousin of another beloved comfort food: broccoli-cheddar soup. As a side dish, it’s the perfect addition to any potluck, dinner party, or all-out Thanksgiving spread (move over green bean…
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Fewer things in cooking elicit more frustration than trying to diagnose baking snafus. While the best baking pans won’t automatically guarantee picture-perfect cookies, cakes, and brownies, they will ensure consistent bakes every time.…
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There are people who genuinely love kneading bread dough—the whole rhythmic, focused athleticism of it. For everyone else, there’s a stand mixer. The best stand mixers will knead, whip, and whisk with ease—and that’s before you consider…
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