Jonathan Bender
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Kansas City, MO, United States
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The 16 Best Dry Food Storage Containers, According to Customers
Whether you buy in bulk or want to store fresh flours, these dry food storage containers from Oxo, Better Homes & Gardens, and Rubbermaid have thousands of rave reviews between them on Amazon. Discover the best pantry storage containers for dry goods, baking ingredients, and spices. → Read More
This Lightweight Mixing Bowl with a Non-Skid Base Will Never Leave Your Counter
The Oxo mixing bowl is a large white mixing bowl with a non-skid rubber base and a large pour spout. The 5-quart kitchen mixing bowl is built for whipping up a big batch of pancakes and deep enough to mix and serve dishes like peanut noodles without making a mess. → Read More
This Adjustable Bakeware Rack Is Like Having Custom-Built Kitchen Cabinets or a Fraction of the Price
It can feel challenging to find the right cutting board holder or cookie sheet organizer. The YouCopia Storemore has a series of adjustable wire loops that lock in place, so you can create a custom bakeware organizer that fits your storage needs at a fraction of the price of custom cabinets. → Read More
This $10 Non-Skid Tray Cuts Down on the Headache of Cleaning Spills Under the Sink
Finding an under sink mat that can fit in a tight space can be a challenge. The Oggi non-skid tray is great for storing cleaning supplies or pet food bowls and is an added layer of protection against spills. → Read More
This Mini Crockpot Is 'the Best Portable Warming Crock for Dips,' and It's on Sale
Whether you're making Crockpot queso or spinach-and-artichoke dip, the Crockpot slow cooker can sit center stage on your snack table. It can keep foods warm for hours, ensuring your pot of homemade bean dip is always ready for that next scoop of chips. → Read More
11 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Bakers, Breakfast Lovers, and Cocktail Enthusiasts
Amazon has a host of ideas for what to get the food lover in your life for Valentine's Day, from a bacon bin to the Hamilton Beach breakfast sandwich maker. You can score a tamagoyaki pan, Lodge cast iron casserole or Cuisinart knife set on sale right now. → Read More
Amazon Shoppers Say They Wish They Bought This Food Storage Set Years Ago
Glass food storage containers help you keep leftovers organized and make it easy to see what's inside each container without you having to open the lid. Pyrex glass storage containers are microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe; perfect for storing and preparing meals. → Read More
Lodge's Cast Iron Pan Lid Will Save You from Stovetop Splatter and Transform Your Cast Iron Cooking
Cast iron lids stop oil from splattering on stove tops and let cooks use cast iron pans freely without worry of extra cleanup. The Lodge cast iron skillet lids are made of tempered glass, so you can use them in the oven and clean them in the dishwasher—and the 12-inch tempered glass lid is 27% off at Amazon. → Read More
Is the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift a Chicken Wing Fountain?
The Nostalgia Chocolate Fondue Fountain gently heats and lifts liquid chocolate to flow down and over a series of three tiers. In addition to chocolate, you can add nacho cheese or barbecue sauce to create a new take on dips, or even a gravy fountain for Thanksgiving. → Read More
Offset Spatulas Are My Sandwich Secret Weapon—Here's Why
Offset spatulas are great for both frosting cakes and adding spreads to sandwiches. Wilton's icing spatula is rigid and handles neatly around cupcakes and cake pans so home bakers can decorate as well as a professional bakery. → Read More
Not Having a Kitchen Has Let Me Discover So Many Secret Uses for My Electric Kettle
An electric kettle can do a lot more than boil water quickly. While the Mueller electric water kettle lets you have a cup of tea in minutes, you can also cook soft-boiled eggs, a bowl of oatmeal, or a quick dinner of ramen noodles. → Read More
Why Pitmasters Say This Grill Accessory Is the Secret to Winter Barbecue
A meat thermometer for your grill lets you monitor the temperature of what you're cooking without losing heat by lifting the lid or venturing outside too often when it's cold. The Thermopro TP20 Wireless Meat Thermometer with Dual Probe tracks temperatures in real-time for perfectly cooked meats. → Read More
This Air Fryer Gives You All the Game Day Snacks Without the Mess—and It's on Sale
Air fryers offer a blend of convenience and speed. The Instant Vortex Plus 10-Quart Air Fryer can crisp up fries, reheat leftovers, and cook a whole chicken on the included rotisserie spit. The vortex air fryer, from the makers of Instant Pot, is a versatile countertop appliance. → Read More
These Versatile Meal Prep Containers Are Microwavable, Dishwasher-Safe, and Basically $1 Apiece Right Now
Meal prep containers are an important piece of meal planning. Food prep containers, like the Bentgo Prep 2-Compartment Containers, make it easy to turn big-batch recipes into evenly portioned meals for the week. → Read More
Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Every Time with This Now-$17 Rapid Egg Cooker
An egg cooker can produce hard-boiled eggs that are easy to peel and soft-boiled eggs with runny, bright yolks. The Dash Egg Cooker boils up to six eggs; but also includes a poaching tray and omelette tray for a wide range of breakfast dishes. → Read More
12 Must-Have Kitchen Tools for Safely Cooking, Preparing, and Storing Raw Meat
Food safety often starts with handling raw meat properly. Keeping an eye on meat temperature, having dedicated tools and equipment for preparing and storing raw meat, and regularly washing your hands with warm and soapy water are part of developing a system for food safety in your kitchen. → Read More
This Speedy Technique Brings Sad Winter Vegetables Back From the Brink
Quick pickles are an easy way to add big flavor to your weeknight dinner routine. Get quick pickle recipes and learn how to prep, brine, and properly store vegetables when making dishes like quick pickled cucumbers. → Read More
The 15 Best Deals from Target's Massive Kitchen Storage Sale—Including Rubbermaid Containers
Target has big discounts on food storage containers from Rubbermaid and Hastings as part of a sale on kitchen storage items. Find glass storage containers, kitchen drawer organizers, and drying racks at a deep discount while the sale lasts. → Read More
This 3-Piece Wüsthof Knife Set Makes Cheese Platter Prep a Snap—and It's Only $25
The Wüsthof 3-Piece Gourmet Utility Set features a paring knife, utility knife, and kitchen shears. The stainless steel blades can quickly trim vegetables and slice meats, while the plastic handles are lightweight and comfortable to hold. → Read More
This $9 Microwave Popper Means Buttery Movie Theater-Level Popcorn Is Only a Push of the Button Away
The Ecolution Original Micro-Pop Microwave Popcorn Popper turns kernels into popcorn in minutes. The glass microwave popcorn popper, which is dishwasher-safe, includes a silicone lid for measuring kernels and melting butter. → Read More