The 5 best pizza ovens, according to a professional baker
I tested 15 pizza ovens to find the best for making restaurant-caliber pies at home, including multi-fuel, gas, wood, and electric options.
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The best budget espresso machines under $250
We tested eight budget espresso machines under $250—only three delivered shots and rich crema. These picks suit beginners and advanced users.
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The 6 best stand mixers, according to a professional baker
The best stand mixers power through cookie dough, buttercream, bread dough, and more. A professional baker tested 17 to find the best for every need.
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I'm a professional baker. I tried 10 desserts from Whole Foods' bakery section, and there are 4 I'd purchase again.
Whole Foods' bakery section has a range of cookies and cakes. Here are the best desserts to buy and which to skip from a pro baker who reviewed them.
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I placed the same ice-cream order at Cold Stone Creamery and Baskin-Robbins. The winning chain also had better prices.
I ordered the same thing at Baskin-Robbins and Cold Stone Creamery to see which chain has the better chocolate and vanilla ice cream and milkshakes.
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KitchenAid Artisan Plus Stand Mixer review: I tested the brand's biggest mixer update yet
KitchenAid's Artisan Plus is its most noteworthy stand mixer update since 1955, with a half-speed start and bowl light. Here's how this helps bakers.
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The 7 best cookware sets (2026)
Upgrade your kitchen with the best cookware sets for every budget. From stainless steel to nonstick, we tested top brands for durability and heat.
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The best grills
We cooked everything from steaks to pork shoulder to find the best grills for easy temperature control, smoky flavor, and reliable performance.
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I took a 16-hour Amtrak ride in a roomette. Here are 4 things I wish I packed and 7 I'm glad I brought.
When traveling overnight on a long Amtrak ride, I recommend packing a padlock and snacks for the train. There are also items I wish I'd remembered.
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I've been a professional baker for over 10 years. Everyone who tries these cookies asks me for the recipe.
I make the best peppermint chocolate chip cookies every year for the holidays. I'm a professional baker, but the recipe is so easy anyone can make it.
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The best Traeger grills, tested by pitmasters
Traeger is known for its sturdy and dynamic pellet grills and smokers. Here are the best Traeger grills we've reviewed from every series.
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I'm a baker who tried to find the best store-bought pumpkin pie. Out of 4 desserts, there are only 2 I'd buy again.
I tried to find the best store-bought pumpkin pie. I grabbed desserts from Walmart, Kroger, Safeway, and Costco and compared the overall flavors.
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Casabrews Espresso Machine review 2026
I've used this $140 espresso machine daily for months — here's why it's my favorite budget pick after testing almost a dozen cheap espresso makers.
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Braun BrewSense Coffee Maker review 2026
The Braun BrewSense Coffee Maker makes coffee as well as machines twice the price. We love the adjustable keep-warm setting and the consistent brews.
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Traeger Timberline Grill review 2026
We smoked meat, caramelized onions, and even baked scones on the Traeger Timberline. Here's why it's one of our favorite high-end grills.
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We tested the best cheap coffee makers under $150 for great coffee on a budget
The best budget coffee makers produce flavorful and customizable brews. We tested 12 affordable coffee makers to find the best coffee at the lowest price.
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I visited a beautiful mountain town 2 hours east of Seattle that made me feel like I was in Europe
Leavenworth, Washington, is a mountain town outside Seattle that's inspired by Bavaria, Germany. Its food and architecture transport me to Europe.
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Ninja DualBrew Pro review
We tested every feature of the Ninja Dualbrew Pro, from brewing K-Cups and iced lattes to 12-cup drip pots. Here's why it's our top versatile coffee maker.
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I didn't enjoy Tucson growing up, but I came back to visit after 15 years. I was shocked at how much I loved it.
I grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and didn't like living there much. Years later, as an adult, I found it's a great place to visit with many things to do.
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8 of the best ways to upgrade a box of brownie mix, from a professional baker
As a pro baker, I say the best ways to upgrade a box of brownie mix are with mix-ins and extracts or substitutes to the ingredients on the box.
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