We see a lot of gear — from handheld gadgets to countertop appliances — come across our desks and kitchen counters each year. There are some things that are worth the money, and some that fall flat. Plus, there are plenty of ways to save on the gear you need in the kitchen. Here are our best shopping tips and product reviews from 2015.
We’ll take a guess that like every other year, you’re making a resolution to be more organized in 2016. It’s a goal we fully support. The more organized you are, the easier (and more fun) it can be to spend time in your kitchen and get dinner on the table every night.
Here’s some of our best advice from 2015 to help you make a fresh start in the new year.
We’ll be the first to admit it — the number-one reason we would even begin to claim fall or winter as our favorite season is because of the soup. It’s soup season! Give us a bowl of warm broth and veggies, meaty stew, or bean-packed chili, and we’ll settle in for a meal that always delivers warmth and satisfaction.
For me, Christmastime means sipping hot cocoa by the fire and fighting with your siblings over who has more marshmallows in their cup. My mom would inevitably jump in and tell everyone that they have the exact same number of marshmallows floating on top of their cocoa, but I’d always remain skeptical. Luckily I’m a grownup now and can have all the marshmallows I want, or I can be even fancier and whip up a stack of hot chocolate-style pancakes with all of the fixings.
Being a grownup rules.
We’re going to guess that you’re a pretty happy cook already, but that doesn’t mean you can’t infuse even more joy into making your meals. Here’s our best advice from this year about how to make it even more fun to spend time in the kitchen.
One of our favorite things this year was our series of “Strictly Scientific Quizzes,” which shed some tongue-in-cheek light on your personality based on your favorite foods.
Do you like things sweet or salty? Or is umami more to your taste? Here’s your chance to get a complete personality profile in time for the new year with a roundup of all our quizzes in one place.
Look out, Starbucks! I’ve got a simple holiday drink up my sleeve that’s easy to make, and even easier to guzzle by the glass. This creamy peppermint mocha breakfast shake will give your morning a kick and ignite your holiday spirit. Did someone say we could add crushed candy canes to breakfast items during the holidays? Yes? Perfect. I’m all in.
