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Whynter ICM-200LS Ice Cream Maker Review: Skip the Freezer
For back-to-back batches: Whynter's compressor churns 2.1 quarts in 30-50 min. But it costs roughly four times a frozen-bowl unit.
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Cuisinart ICE-21P1 Ice Cream Maker Review: Creamy for Less
Smoother ice cream than machines costing five times more, for cooks who plan ahead.
Vitamix 5200 Review: A Daily Blender Built for a Decade
Worth the splurge if you blend daily: Vitamix's 2 HP motor makes grit-free smoothies and hot soups, with a 7-year warranty.
Instant Pot Duo Plus Review: The Multi-Cooker to Beat
Instant Pot's Duo Plus gives cooks one pot for pressure, slow cooking and yogurt.
Rubbermaid Brilliance Review: A Truly Leakproof Plastic Set
Brilliance is a lunch container you can trust with soup: no drops escaped in three independent leak tests.
YETI Rambler 30 oz Tumbler Review: The Cold-Drink Benchmark
YETI's 30 oz Rambler is built for all-day sippers who want ice to last, with a dishwasher-safe body and lid.
Breville Bambino Plus Review: Café Espresso, Small Footprint
Breville's compact espresso machine for home baristas short on space, hot in 3 seconds with an auto steam wand.
TrendPlain Olive Oil Sprayer Review: The 2-in-1 Budget Pick
For cooks who want one bottle to mist, stream and pour, TrendPlain's glass sprayer is an easy yes.
Cuisinart Precision Master Stand Mixer Review: Great Value
Cuisinart's answer to the KitchenAid Artisan for bakers on a budget, with a 500W motor and 5.5-quart bowl.
Fellow Espresso Series 1 Review: Pro-Level Shots at Home
Fellow's espresso machine for home baristas, brings dual-boiler-class heat stability and pressure profiling.
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet Review: A Lifetime Pan on a Budget
The obvious first skillet for searing and campfire cooks: Lodge's USA-made L10SK3 fits any heat source.
Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro Review: The Sous Vide Pick
Anova's Pro is the sealer to buy for marinated meat and long batch sessions, with a double seal and Moist mode for juices.
Nesco VS-12 Deluxe Vacuum Sealer Review: Strong, Not Speedy
Stocking a freezer? The Nesco VS-12 had the strongest suction in TechGearLab's test and won Best Overall at America's Test Kitchen.
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