Tools
How to Hone a Knife and Keep It Sharp
Did your knife get out of line? This is how to fix it.
What to Use When You Don't Own These Kitchen Tools
No sifter? No rolling pin? No potato ricer? No sweat.
This 7-Cent Kitchen Investment Pays Off Tremendously
Are they pretty? No. Are they comfortable? Eh. But are they your best friend in the kitchen? Sometimes!
9 Surprising Things You Can Grind in Your Pepper Mill
If you're only grinding black peppercorns, you're missing out.
How the Toaster Oven Will Save Your Summer
It's good for a heck of a lot more than just toast.
You Probably Shouldn't Be Putting These Things in the Dishwasher
Get out the soap and sponge—you'll want to hand wash these.
The Best $15 You Can Spend on Summer Grilling
Starting a charcoal grill doesn't have to be a pain.
How to Mince Garlic Without Peeling It
Not peeling garlic takes this gadget from unnecessary to unparalleled.
Sheet Pans Are The Best Pans
The half sheet pan is the only baking pan you really need (but you probably need a few of them).
Kitchen Shopping? Head to the Hardware Store
These tools come in handy in the kitchen.
Can You Use a Wood Cutting Board for Meat?
Two experts weigh in on which cutting boards to buy, and how to take care of them.
The Blender That's Worth $449
Yes, that's a heck of a lot of money for a blender. But the Vitamix isn't just any old blender.
Why You Should Reach for Kitchen Shears
"Anything knives can do, I can do better."
My Great-Uncle, the Homemade Knife Maker
The cooking tools I treasure came straight from my great-uncle's hands.
The Three Knives You Want
It doesn't have to always been about what you need—after the essentials, don't be afraid to squeeze in a few wants.
All the Ways You've Been Messing Up Your Knives
It's a simple equation: Sharper knives equal easier cooking. Here's how to score a samurai-caliber edge on your blades.
Blades of America
Did somebody say American craftsmanship is dead? These five small-scale knife makers would beg to differ.
6 Great Chefs and the Knives They Love
We reached out to seven of the country's best chefs and asked them to share their most prized possessions with us.
The Kitchen Tools Epi Readers Can't Live Without
We asked, you answered.
What Are Your Favorite Kitchen Tools?
Peeler? Grater? Can Opener? Sieve?