Claire Morgan

After six weeks of testing, countless chicken wings, and more frozen french fries than my doctor would approve of, I can confidently say that the best toaster ovens with air fryers are no longer a luxury; they are a kitchen essential that replaces three or four countertop appliances. Our team tested 8 models head-to-head, cooking … Read more

I’ve made at least one smoothie every single morning for the past 11 years. That habit has put me through 4 different blenders, including one $35 disaster that died after 3 weeks and left me with a smoothie full of kale chunks. When I started writing this guide to the best blenders for smoothies, I … Read more

I spent 90 days testing 12 high-powered blenders in my home kitchen, and I made a lot of smoothies, almond butter, and even hot soup along the way. I’ve burned through enough frozen berries to know which machines actually pulverize seeds and which ones leave you chewing chunks. If you’re searching for the best high-powered … Read more

I burned through Sunday afternoons chopping onions, carrots, and celery by hand for months before I finally caved and bought a real food processor. The first time I dumped a full bag of carrots through the feed chute and watched them come out perfectly shredded in 15 seconds, I felt like I had wasted years … Read more

I remember the first Tuesday I brought home an Instant Pot. My kids had soccer practice at 4:30, I had a meeting that ran late, and dinner was supposed to be a slow-cooked pot roast that clearly was not happening. Forty minutes after I dumped everything into that shiny new pressure cooker, we sat down … Read more

I have been relying on slow cookers to get dinner on the table for over a decade, and the difference between a good one and a frustrating one comes down to a handful of details. When you walk through the door at 6 PM after a long day, the smell of ready-to-eat braised chicken or … Read more

I’ve spent the last 90 days cooking rice in 8 different machines, side by side, in my own kitchen. I’m talking jasmine for Tuesday stir-fry, brown rice for Sunday meal prep, sushi rice for date night, and oatmeal when I overslept. By the end, my countertop looked like a small appliance showroom, and I had … Read more

I still remember the morning I tried to make a latte with a fork. It was 2019, I had just bought my first espresso machine, and I was determined to skip the $1,200 steam-wand model because, well, I wanted a fork-sized mortgage payment, not a fridge-sized one. The result was a sad glass of warm … Read more

I brewed my first batch of cold brew on a sweltering July morning three summers ago. The air conditioning was out, my kitchen felt like a sauna, and I wanted coffee that wouldn’t taste bitter or lukewarm. That first pitcher changed how I approach hot weather, and I’ve been testing cold brew coffee makers ever … Read more

I learned this the hard way last summer when I hosted a backyard cocktail party. I ran out of ice twice, made frantic grocery runs, and watched my Old Fashioned go warm in guests’ hands. That disaster sent me down a months-long rabbit hole testing every countertop ice maker I could get my hands on. … Read more