ChefsPost

2026-06-02

Best Professional Chef Knife for Home Cooks Who Prep Daily

Why a 6-inch petty knife beats the standard 8-inch chef knife for daily home prep, and how the Magnifique claypot completes the workflow for home cooks.

2026-05-30

Best Silicone Spatulas for Nonstick Pans and High Heat Cooking

Freelance copy editor Hannah McAllister reviews the best silicone spatulas for high-heat cooking and nonstick pans, focusing on the GIR unibody design.

2026-05-29

Best Stainless Steel Cookware Sets After Testing Premium Brands

Freelance copy editor Hannah McAllister reviews All-Clad D3 and the reality of premium stainless steel cookware after six months of testing in her Madison kitchen.

2026-05-28

Best Wireless Meat Thermometer for Smoker and Oven Roasting

Hannah McAllister reviews the MEATER Plus wireless meat thermometer after a year of testing in her Madison kitchen, from smoker stalls to oven roasts.

2026-05-21

Best Vitamix Blenders for Making Hot Soups and Nut Butters

Hannah McAllister shares her real-world testing of Vitamix blenders for hot soups and nut butters, including why the most expensive models aren’t always best.

2026-05-20

Best KitchenAid Mixer Attachments for Making Homemade Pasta and Sauces

Freelance copy editor Hannah McAllister reviews the best KitchenAid pasta attachments and sauce tools for home cooks who value durability and performance.

2026-05-18

Best KitchenAid Stand Mixer for Sourdough Bread and Heavy Doughs

Hannah McAllister reviews why the KitchenAid Pro 5 Plus is the sweet spot for sourdough bakes, beating out the Artisan and the oversized 7-quart models.

2026-05-09

The $1.31 Daily Tax: Why My Vitamix Ascent Still Owns My Madison Kitchen After 420 Days

Fourteen months with the Vitamix Ascent. A deep dive into the $1.31 daily cost, the noise-torque tradeoff, and why it's the ultimate tool for serious home cooks.