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Editorial illustration for Dutch Oven, Combo Cooker, or Bread Baker? Choosing the Right Vessel for Your Sourdough
Kitchen & Gear

Dutch Oven, Combo Cooker, or Bread Baker? Choosing the Right Vessel for Your Sourdough

Choosing the right sourdough baking vessel involves comparing traditional Dutch ovens, Lodge Combo Cookers, and specialized bread bakers. The best choice depends on your priorities for versatility, ease of handling, and desired loaf shape.

Hana Washington·November 5, 2026
Editorial illustration for Five Tools That Decide Your First Batch: A Beginner's Cheesemaking Equipment Guide
Kitchen & Gear

Five Tools That Decide Your First Batch: A Beginner's Cheesemaking Equipment Guide

Begin your cheesemaking journey with five essential tools, prioritizing non-reactive materials and the correct type of cheesecloth to ensure success. This guide helps beginners select the right equipment, avoiding common pitfalls that can ruin a batch.

Hana Washington·October 26, 2026
A $60 carbon steel pan is dramatically lit in a professional kitchen, signifying its victory in a rigorous CIA test over more expensive options.
Restaurants

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