The Pyrex Glass Controversy That Just Won't Die
Clear glass Pyrex cookware is practically an American icon. With its pleasing heft and remarkable resilience, these…
Is There a Better Option Than an Instant Pot?
The Instant Pot is having a moment. Friends, family, and many, many of my co-workers can’t stop talking about the…
This Japanese Slow Cooker Is the Ultra-Precise, Overkill Crock-Pot of Your Fancy Kitchen Dreams
On a recent night this winter, I found myself considering two new additions to my kitchen that promised to help me cook…
Archaeologists Find Oldest Example of Nutmeg-Spiced Food, Just in Time for Fall
Mmmm, nutmeg. It’s the spice that adds a certain something to pumpkin pies, custards, and hot cups of coffee. We love…
This Slick $100 Sous Vide Lets Anyone Cook Like a Modernist Chef for Cheap
The food might taste great, but fancy restaurants generally use tricks to prepare meals perfectly with surprisingly…
A Wakandan Princess, the Dude, a Big Satisfying Pooh, and More of the Most Wallet-Draining Toys of the Week
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular round up of all the lovely toys and merchandise we’ve spotted on the internet…
I Love Sharp's New Steam Powered Oven Even If My Steak Was Soggy
As Moe the Bartender proudly reveals his new restaurant’s Navy surplus deep fryer that can flash fry a buffalo in 40…
Wait, My Lego Toys Could Have Been Making Me Breakfast All These Years?
Breakfast may or may not be the most important meal of the day, but it’s also arguably hardest to make. Can you really…
You Can Smoosh Aluminum Into a Working Frying Pan Using a Powerful Hydraulic Press
Proving it’s the most versatile and useful tool in your kitchen, not only can you turn aluminum foil into a razor-sharp…
GE Wants to Hang a 27-inch Screen and a Camera Over Your Stove
Screens dominate almost every room in our homes, but to date they’ve only made minor inroads into the kitchen. You’ll…
Alexa, Burn My House Down
If you thought Echos were only good for invading your privacy and enticing hackers, then boy do I have some news for…
Yep, It's Still Not a Good Idea to Eat Raw Cookie Dough
For some, sneaking a mouthful of raw cookie dough while baking is an indelible—and certainly delicious—part of the…
Filling a Turkey With Molten Aluminum Is a Terrible Way to Cook Thanksgiving Dinner
Toss a turkey in the oven and it cooks from the outside in, which can take hours of roasting before it’s done. But what…
I Only Want to Eat Millennium Falcon Waffles For the Rest of My Life
Sometime in the past three or four years there was a breakthrough in waffle-making technology that paved the way for…
A Toaster Just for Bacon Will Make Every Meal So Much Better
If you find your kitchen counters cluttered with food-specific gadgets and appliances, you finally have a good reason…
How To Care For Your Cast Iron Skillet With Science
The cast iron skillet: for the untrained, that big greasy thing you wish your roommate would put away, and for the…
Watch a Chef Cook 'Eggs Woodhouse' From Archer
Sterling Archer is not known for his commitment to self-care. The fictional spy is regularly beaten and shot, and…
How to Use a Drone for Easy Thanksgiving Dinner Prep
The most food-centric holiday is almost upon us, and while you’ve probably already planned your Thanksgiving feast,…
This Swan-Shaped Floating Ladle Won't Sink to the Bottom of a Pot
It’s certainly not the worst thing that could go wrong at a dinner party, but having a ladle sink to the bottom of a…
Look How Easy This Clever Measuring Spoon Is to Clean
We first covered Rahul Agarwal’s Polygon measuring spoon a couple of years ago. Made from a flat piece of etched…