We decided to face-off the two titans of kitchen blending: Vitamix vs BlendTec. Take a look at our full analysis. But if you’re looking for a quick answer, we highly highly recommend purchasing a Blendtec. In our experience it’s a much more reliable machine that simply works better than the Vitamix. Want to know why? Keep reading.

Our Final Rating: ★★★★☆

I know what you’re thinking. Microwave popcorn is fine, right? For purists who aren’t after a burnt or fake-butter flavor, though, the Whirley Pop gets kettle corn right every time.

Our Final Rating: ★★★★☆

Whenever a shiny new promise of kitchen minimalism is dangled in front of me, I’m tempted to take the bait. Such was the case with the Always Pan by Our Place, which is a nontoxic, nonstick pan boasting multiple cooking functions. It also happens to be incredibly beautiful, making it total kitchen eye candy. We decided to give it a spin, and today we’re sharing our full review.

Our Final Rating: ★★★★★

Most of us simply don’t have that magic barista touch that can dish out a delicious cappuccino without having to don a man bun. But what if you did? The Breville Barista Touch Espresso Maker is the flawless coffee juggernaut that can get you there.

Our Final Rating: ★★★★★

If the convenience of nonstick is more important to you than a chef-approved shiny finish, you’ll love this good-looking cookware. It’s a bit pricey, but it delivers the kind of performance you’d expect from the very best cookware with the benefits of stick resistance.

Our Final Rating: ★★★★☆

After using the Instant Pot for many year, I look back and give it an honest review. Overall, it really does save me time. It helps me with meal prep. And it makes a few dishes that just taste better than other methods. While I certainly don’t use all the functions on this small appliance, the ones I do use make it worth the real estate it takes up in my small kitchen.

Our Final Rating: ★★★★★

When we heard about Aikido Steel knives, we knew we had to take their most popular product, the Signature 7-Piece Knife Set, for a spin to see if what we had heard was true. Over the last few years, we’ve tested our fair share of kitchen knives, so we are excited to provide this review for our community of home chefs.