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  1. best in class
    The Very Best Cast-Iron Casserole PotsChefs and Strategist staff guide you through the options worth investing in, as tested in their kitchens.
    By Chris Mandle
  2. best in class
    The Very Best Air FryersFrom a handy multi-cooker and a fryer older kids can use, to options suited to tighter budgets.
    By Chris Mandle
  3. best in class
    10 of the Very Best Chef’s KnivesThe kitchen essential, to suit any budget.
    By Chris Mandle
  4. gifts they might actually want
    The 47 Best 30th-Birthday GiftsIncluding what to get your friends who love composting, minimalism, and vinyl.
    By Chris Mandle
  5. best in class
    The 6 Very Best Rice CookersFrom the luxury Japanese model to the best for crowds.
    By Chris Mandle
  6. best in class
    The 5 Very Best Coffee GrindersIncluding the best manual, automatic, and extra-quiet options.
    By Chris Mandle
  7. best in class
    The 7 Very Best Coffee MakersIncluding the best for pour-over, filter coffee, and espresso.
    By Chris Mandle
  8. recommended by experts
    Everything You Need to Stock a Nonalcoholic Home Bar, According to ExpertsIncluding the nonalcoholic liqueur a self-professed coffee snob swears by.
    By Chris Mandle
  9. recommended by experts
    What’s the Best Bar Soap?If you’ve found yourself becoming more discerning about what you wash with, you’re not alone.
    By Bobby Palmer and Rachael Griffiths
  10. recommended by experts
    How to Make Cold-Brew Coffee at Home, According to BaristasIt’s a lot easier than you think.
    By Chris Mandle
  13. best in class
    The 5 Very Best Olive OilsWe asked food-industry professionals for the best options, from blended to extra-virgin options.
    By Chris Mandle
  14. painless shopping
    48 Cheap But Expensive-Looking Kitchen AccessoriesIncluding a gnocchi paddle and an Art Deco spoon rest.
    By Chris Mandle
  15. saw something said something
    I Finally Tracked Down Florence Pugh’s ‘Cooking With Flo’ ApronsA quest through a spine-chilling number of open tabs.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  16. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Gifts for People Who Love Pasta, According to Pasta ChefsIncluding tools, merch, and giftable pantry items.
    By Chris Mandle
  17. recommended by experts
    The Best Tequila, According to Bartenders, Chefs, and Mezcaleria OwnersWe polled 12 discerning tequila experts for their favourites.
    By Bobby Palmer
  18. stuff we buy ourselves
    The Strategist Haul: What the Editors Bought in JulyIncluding linen bedsheets and two types of suncream.
    By The Editors
  19. dupes week
    The 7 (Plant-Based) Pantry Staples That Help Me Stay Vegan“You know that game where you curate your last meal on earth? This would feature on mine.”
    By Kate Pasola
  20. dupes week
    This Nonalcoholic Nightcap Looks and Tastes Not Unlike an Old-FashionedIt feels like a grown-up goodnight drink — not as grandmother-y as herbal tea but less likely to induce a hangover than a traditional nightcap.
    By Monica Heisey
  21. people’s choice
    The Best Ice-Cream Makers on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersIncluding the best small options, the best self-freezing models, and the best for snow cones.
    By Hannah Holway and Chris Mandle
  22. people’s choice
    The Best Chef’s Knives on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersIncluding the best Japanese knife, the best stainless-steel knife, and the best luxury option.
    By Chris Mandle
  25. people’s choice
    The Best Knife Sets on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersIncluding the best value knife sets, the best wooden knife block sets, and the best sets with 16 pieces.
    By The Editors
  26. people’s choice
    The Best Coffee-Pod Machines on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersWe found ecofriendly, milk-frothing, and miniature options.
    By Chris Mandle and Rachel Mantock
  27. people’s choice
    The Best Vacuum Cleaners on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewsIncluding the best cordless vacuums, the best for tackling pet hair, and the best robot vacuums.
    By Chris Mandle
  28. people’s choice
    The Best Slow Cookers on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersWe found small slow cookers, inexpensive options, and one with an air-fryer option, too.
    By Chris Mandle
  29. recommended by experts
    The Best Wine Subscriptions, According to Sommeliers and Wine ExpertsIncluding the best fine-wine subscription and the best subscription for beginners.
    By Hannah Holway
  30. strategist investigates
    What’s the Next Status Chocolate?Including a bar produced by John Cadbury’s great-great-great grandson.
    By Daniela Morosini
  31. something for everyone
    10 Cast-Iron Casserole Pots, Vetted 10 WaysWe asked Strategist staff, cool people, and did a bit of internet snooping, too.
    By Chris Mandle
  32. something for everyone
    8 Rice Cookers Vetted 8 WaysWe consulted experts, Strategist staff, and did our own sleuthing to find the best rice cooker for every type of person.
    By Chris Mandle
  33. deal of the day
    This Easy-to-Use (and Easy-to-Clean) Blender Is Now 36 Percent OffIt’s now just £58.
    By The Editors
  34. people’s choice
    The Best Cast-Iron Pots on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersIncluding the best oval, miniature, and shallow options.
    By Chris Mandle
  37. this thing’s incredible
    I Cook Sourdough, Soups, and Stews in this £27 Le Creuset DupeThe starter Le Creuset that’ll be with you for life.
    By Zhenya Tsenzharyk
  38. deal of the day
    This Easy-to-Use and Easy-to-Clean Nutribullet Blender Is a Third OffOne customer said it was easier to clean than several other blenders she had tried before.
    By The Editors
  39. something for everyone
    12 Chef’s Knives, Vetted 12 Different WaysWe asked experts, our friends, and scoured the internet for the best chef’s knife for every kind of person.
    By Chris Mandle
  40. deal of the day
    This Easy-to-Use (and Easy-to-Clean) Slow Cooker Is Almost a Third OffWe first noticed this model when we researched the best slow cookers on Amazon.
    By The Editors
  41. this thing’s incredible
    This 5-Inch-Wide Cutlery Holder Stores 36 Knives, Forks, and SpoonsThe unit stores the same amount of flatware as a standard holder but takes up less space, courtesy of a simple trick: building up, instead of across.
    By Javaria Akbar
  42. this thing’s incredible
    I Use This £7 Grinder Every Day to Perk Up My Soba Noodles and Ice CreamA spritz of sesame reminds me of growing up in Singapore.
    By Bre Graham
  43. people’s choice
    The Best Blenders on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersIncluding the best immersion blender, the best for protein shakes, and the best high-powered blender.
    By Chris Mandle
  44. people’s choice
    The Best Coffee Machines on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersIncluding the best bean-to-cup machine, the best pod machine, and the best programmable option.
    By Chris Mandle
  45. this thing’s incredible
    I’ve Had This Dinky Swiss Army Knife for the Past 20 YearsAlthough it’s only 6cm long, my penknife–key ring is tiny, but it is also one of the most useful items I have ever owned.
    By Hanna Hanra
  46. people’s choice
    The Best Rice Cookers on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersIncluding the best for solo diners, the best digital and analogue options, and the best for large crowds.
    By Chris Mandle
  49. this thing’s incredible
    These Cheap, Reusable Bags Produce the Smoothest Oat Milk I’ve Ever TastedI have never felt more smugly connected to the natural world than when “milking” my oats.
    By Lara Williams
  50. deal of the day
    This Highly Rated, 8-Piece Knife Set Is the Cheapest We’ve Ever Seen ItIt’s now £34, Down From £45.
    By The Editors
  51. this thing’s incredible
    I’ve Made About 1,095 Oat Lattes With This Coffee MachineThe whole process takes around four minutes — approximately the same amount of time as an Aeropress.
    By Sirin Kale
  52. this thing’s incredible
    I Use This Smoked Water in Everything From Baked Beans to Old-FashionedsI buy a bottle for almost everyone’s birthday, every year.
    By Rhys Thomas
  53. people’s choice
    The Best Induction-Safe Pans on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersFrom the best casserole dish to the best 15-piece pan set.
    By Chris Mandle
  54. this thing’s incredible
    This Spray Mop Makes Washing My Floors (Dare I Say It?) EnjoyableI loved it so much that I called my mother, my best friend, and showed it to my neighbour after its first use.
    By Laura Jane Williams
  55. recommended by experts
    Everything You Need to Cook With Kids, According to ExpertsFrom kid-friendly knives to baking equipment and cookie-cutter sets.
    By Ellen Wallwork
  56. recommended by experts
    We Asked Chefs and Cookbook Authors Which Cookbooks They’re Using at Home13 varied cookbooks, including restaurant cheat sheets and Thai party food — all suited to home cooking.
    By Bobby Palmer
  57. recommended by experts
    How to Stock the Perfect Home Bar, According to ExpertsSo you can experience all the glamour of ordering a martini at a bar without having to change out of your sweatpants.
    By Chris Mandle
  58. trust me i should know
    I’m a Professional Recipe Developer, and Here’s How I Wash My Produce at HomeAll you need is a sink, water, a sponge, and some elbow grease.
    By Rebecca Firkser
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