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Noah Kaufman

Senior Commerce Editor

Noah Kaufman has been writing about food, cooking and eating it, since 2013. Before joining Epicurious he worked as an editor at Food & Wine and Conde Nast Traveler. At Epicurious he heads up the in depth product testing and the never ending search for the very best kitchen equipment. His own testing often focuses on coffee and grilling, but his kitchen is regularly overflowing with small appliances, knives and cookware.  In 2021 Noah decamped for the New Jersey suburbs with his wife, young son, two dogs, and more recently, his daughter. Of those five, three are currently interested in eating what he cooks.

The Best Amazon Prime Day Knife Deals of 2023 Look Sharp

Upgrade your cutlery just in time for holiday hosting. Or snag knife gifts for your friends and family at a discount. 

The Yeti Cooler Buying Guide—Find One That's Right for You

How much is too much to pay for a really nice insulated box? 

The Best Grilling Gloves for Times When Things Get Hot, Hot, Hot

No hands were seriously harmed in the making of this story.

This Cooler Doesn’t Actually Need Ice to Reach Freezing Temps

If you're a minimalist cold-beverage lover living in a maximalist cooler era, this is the (admittedly pricey) tool for you. 

The Best Coolers for Camping, Beachgoing, and BBQs

We tested top-rated hard coolers to see which kept our ice frozen and our beers chilled longest.

The Best Knives on Amazon, According to Someone Who’s Not an Algorithm

What’s up with all those brands you’ve never heard of before? We put them to the test.

These Are the Best French Presses

We tested glass, plastic, and stainless-steel French presses to find the best one for everyday use.

You Can Make This Frozen Negroni Without Any Gadgets

The hottest drink of the summer is slushy (and portable).

This $40 Grill Brush Has No Bristles and Is Worth the Extra Money

A fast, easy way to give your grill a steam clean.

The 3 Best Pepper Mills, Tested and Reviewed

We tested a bunch of pepper mills and found the ones that are easy to refill, offer a uniform grind, and are comfortable to use.

What Kind of Espresso Maker Is Right for You?

Our guide to automatic, semiautomatic, and manual machines—and which one you should choose.

This Cooler Works Well When You Need It, Folds Away When You Don’t

The term “inflatable cooler” may sound like a cheap novelty, but this thing works.

Traeger’s Flatrock Griddle Might Get You to Quit Your Gas Grill

The maker of our favorite pellet grill has a new flattop griddle. So you can get the cooking space of your favorite diner or food truck—in your backyard.

For Easy Storage and Better Drinks, Get Ice Cube Trays With Lids

A lid means no spilling—and no notes of frozen lasagna in your cocktails.

Double-Serrated Bread Knives Are the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

These knives have blades that resemble a shark’s mouth. And that means smoother, sharper cutting power.

This Game-Changing Single-Serve Coffee Machine Will Revolutionize Your Morning Cup

Is this techy centrifuge coffee maker right for you? We made a lot of coffee with it, so we’ve got answers.