Buying Guides

10 vs 12 Inch Skillet: I Finally Stopped Defaulting to Bigger
Most home cooks default to 12 inches and barely use it. Here is what actually determines which size skillet you need.

How Many Pans Do I Need? The Short List Most Kitchens Actually Use
How many pans do I need to cook well at home? For most people the honest answer is four. Here is what each one does and the order to buy them in.

Cookware Sets vs Individual Pieces: Why Most Sets Fail You
Cookware sets vs individual pieces comes down to one question most buyers skip. Here is the framework, plus exactly when each approach wins.

Best Cookware for First Apartment: The 3 Pieces You Actually Need
Everyone says buy a cookware set for your first apartment. I disagree. Here are the 3 individual pieces that cover 95% of what you'll cook.

Kitchen Gadgets People Regret Buying (And Three Worth Keeping)
Kitchen gadgets that end up in a drawer share one trait. They duplicate what a chef knife already does. Here is the list, and what earns its space.