From the desk of Kim Rich
Honest picks from things I actually use. No fluff, just what works.
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I keep thinking this is the kind of slow cooker that makes the most sense for somebody who cooks small batches and does not want another big appliance taking over the counter. Two quarts is not…
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I recommend this chopper because it takes the place of a cutting board. My honest take is that this is a good fit for people who cook regularly and want a quick helper, not a giant appliance that…
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The first thing I wanted from a vacuum sealer was not a fancy display or a pile of extra settings. I wanted something small enough to keep on a counter, simple enough to use without rereading the…
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The first thing I noticed with this board set was how much easier it made the boring parts of cooking. I am talking about the little cleanup jobs that pile up when you prep onions, citrus, tomatoes…
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I keep this kind of thermometer in the same mental drawer as my good tongs and the instant-read I reach for all the time. It is for the person who cooks meat with some regularity and wants less…
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I keep one of these on the counter because there are a lot of days when I do not want to drag out a big blender for a small job. That is really the kind of person this is for. If you live alone…
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I keep this kind of blender in the category of small appliances that earn their counter space by being easy to reach, easy to clean, and quick enough that you actually use them on a weekday morning…
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The blender lives on my counter because it earns the space. I wanted something that could handle smoothies, frozen fruit, crushed ice, and the occasional batch of sauce without feeling like a toy…
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I keep this grinder set on the counter next to the stove because it is the kind of small kitchen tool that disappears into the routine in a good way. It is for anyone who is tired of twisting a shaky…
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The first thing I noticed was how much calmer my counter felt once I started using these bowls instead of grabbing a different bowl, lid, and little container for every job. I wanted one set that…
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I recommend this juicer for anyone that don't have a lot of time to waste and need a fast start. This juicer comes with three controllers. One for no pulp, there's also one for some pulp and another…
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