Kitchen Tools

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A $60 carbon steel pan is dramatically lit in a professional kitchen, signifying its victory in a rigorous CIA test over more expensive options.

Rigorous CIA Test Reveals Top Carbon Steel Pan

In a blind test by the Culinary Institute of America, a $60 carbon steel pan from an emerging brand outperformed a $250 industry staple.

Shira Golan·June 12, 2026

A collection of essential fermentation tools on a kitchen counter, including a digital scale, jars, and fresh produce, ready for home fermentation.

Kitchen & Gear

Essential Fermentation Tools for Home Kitchen Success

A digital kitchen scale with a dedicated 'PERCENT (%)' key now allows home cooks to add salt by exact percentage, eliminating guesswork from fermentation recipes.

Hana Washington·May 19, 2026