Reviews & Articles
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The best Dutch ovens that last (2026): Le Creuset vs Staub vs Lodge, judged on what actually breaks
Chipped enamel, thermal shock and a knob that can't take the heat are what end a Dutch oven. We read every warranty on the maker's own site: Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge USA Enamel, Smithey and plain Lodge cast iron.
Vitamix vs Blendtec vs Ninja: the blender that lasts (2026)
Vitamix, Blendtec or Ninja? We looked at the parts that actually kill a blender (the drive coupling, the blade bearing and the small print) and at what each maker will fix or replace in writing. The Vitamix 5200 is leading our research.
Where to buy small appliances with lifetime warranties (and the ones that actually last)
Almost no small appliance has a real lifetime warranty, so we looked at what kills each one instead. Toasters, kettles, blenders, stand mixers, food processors, coffee makers, rice cookers and vacuums, plus the two categories where nothing lasts.
The best buy-it-for-life pepper grinders (2026): tested, re-checked, and two myths corrected
Our 2026 guide to the pepper mills that last a lifetime: Peugeot, Zassenhaus, Cole & Mason, Skeppshult and Fletchers' Mill, judged on what actually kills a grinder. Every warranty read on the maker's own site; every link checked on amazon.com.
Capture flame-grilled flavor with the Solidteknics Barbecue Pan
Six reasons why our customers love Solidteknics
Why we love the ROK manual espresso maker
The Inspirationals: Antonia Edwards, Founder of Upcyclist
The Zero Waste Home: 13 Easy Swaps for the Kitchen
The kitchen is easily the most used in the home and has the biggest potential for waste production. Here are some easy things you can do to make your kitchen happy and waste-free.