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Emma Wartzman

Kitchen and Dining Writer, the Strategist

Emma Wartzman is the Strategist’s kitchen and dining writer. Previously, she was an editor at Bon Appétit.

  1. coffee
    13 of the Very Best Coffee GrindersAny cup of coffee worth drinking is made from freshly ground beans.
  2. black friday
    The Best Early Black Friday Kitchen Deals, According to Our Kitchen WriterWe’re already seeing deep discounts on some of our very favorite cookware, appliances, tableware, and more.
  3. kitchen
    The 10 Very Best Kitchen Trash CansNo more wasted space for your waste.
  4. cleaning
    The 12 Very Best Dish RacksNo more sopping countertops.
  5. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Chefs, According to Chefs and Restaurant OwnersAffordable staples, high-end equipment, and many special finds in between.
  6. cookware and utensils
    The 10 Very Best Knife SetsThe key is to make sure you don’t end up with a ton of blades and accessories you won’t use.
  7. small appliances
    The 9 Very Best Electric KettlesBoil water with efficiency and style.
  8. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Every Type of Home CookSpectacular tools and ingredients for people who spend most of their time in the kitchen.
  9. coffee
    10 of the Very Best Coffee MakersFor a solid, fuss-free way to caffeinate at home.
  10. small appliances
    The Very Best Soda-MakersBubbly whenever you want it.
  11. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Muji’s New Upscale Line and Kule TowelsPlus an unusual Advent calendar.
  12. food and drinks
    13 of the Very Best Olive OilsAll the liquid gold you could possibly need.
  13. coffee
    13 of the Very Best Espresso MachinesThese will start your morning off right.
  14. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Tea Lovers, According to Sommeliers, Consultants, and WritersHandy tools, chic accessories, and delicious varieties for curling up with a cup.
  15. outdoor leisure
    This Shiny, Gifty Stanley Is on SaleIt will keep coffee and tea at temperature for hours.
  16. gifts
    The 34 Best Food Gifts for Every Kind of GourmandFor the avid cook: a fancy vinegar. For the reluctant one: a restaurant-grade sauce they can’t mess up.
  17. coffee
    The 8 Very Best Milk FrothersWe’ve got electric, handheld, stovetop, and manual options for all your milk-frothing needs.
  18. coffee
    The 12 Very Best Travel MugsCut back on waste and enjoy a better cup of coffee.
  19. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers, According to Baristas and Coffee RoastersAppliances, gadgets, and beautiful objects for making and enjoying a better brew.
  20. cookware and utensils
    15 of the Very Best Chef’s KnivesFinding one you feel comfortable holding and using for all your meals is vital to your efficiency and success as a cook.
  21. kitchen
    The 6 Very Best Kitchen TowelsWipe, wash, and repeat.
  22. outdoor leisure
    15 of the Very Best Water BottlesAlways be hydrating.
  23. cookware and utensils
    10 of the Very Best Cookware SetsYou want to curate a mix of types and materials (without going overboard).
  24. small appliances
    The 6 Very Best Toaster OvensEven better than your built-in.
  25. dining and entertaining
    14 Better-Looking Lazy SusansIncluding options made from marble, terrazzo, glass, wood, and concrete.
  26. small appliances
    The 9 Very Best Rice CookersWhether you want a cheap and simple model or a technologically savvy machine with lots of settings.
  27. small appliances
    The 9 Very Best Toasters“It’s the toaster for toast people.”
  28. kids and babies
    9 Things Caroline Chambers Uses to Make Cooking With Kids Actually EnjoyableIncluding a mini food processor for cutting up vegetable scraps and a salad spinner for racing cars.
  29. small appliances
    9 of the Very Best BlendersPowerful machines to make smoothies, soups, nut butters, sauces, salsas, dressings, and more.
  30. small appliances
    10 of the Very Best Air FryersIn a market where there’s more chaff than wheat, we asked a panel of experts for the models they use and love.
  31. small appliances
    The 7 Very Best Immersion BlendersWhile many people own a blender, the smaller and overall less-expensive immersion blender can handle a lot of the same cooking tasks with less fuss.
  32. small appliances
    The 7 Very Best Food ProcessorsMost of our experts have owned theirs for nearly — or even more than — a decade, so you know their recommendations are good.
  33. dining and entertaining
    The Best Dinner Plates, According to Cooks, Designers, and MoreWe reached out to over 50 pros to curate this massive list.
  34. food and drinks
    The Graza Sale Comes but Once a YearGet a bundle of Sizzle and Drizzle varieties for less than $30.
  35. cookware and utensils
    The Very Best SaucepansA mid-size stainless-steel model will get you far, but we have expert-approved picks in copper, enameled cast-iron, and more, too.
  36. cookware and utensils
    The 7 Very Best Nonstick SkilletsWe tested pans and spoke to more than a dozen experts to find the sleekest, most durable options out there.
  37. food and drinks
    11 of the Very Best Matcha PowdersWe asked matcha drinkers and bakers about their favorite tins.
  38. kitchen
    Now Open: A Shop Full of Hard-to-Find Kitchen Goods From JapanThere are handmade ceramics, cooking tools, and more sourced from artisans who rarely ship to the States.
  39. cookware and utensils
    All the Best Pots and Pans We’ve Ever Written About“I often find myself daydreaming about sautéing some gnocchi or scallops with it right after I’m done washing it.”
  40. cookware and utensils
    8 of the Very Best WoksFor your stir-fries, fried rice, stews, braises, and even popcorn.
  41. sales
    You’ve Got One Day Left to Shop Target’s Circle Week SaleHere’s everything worth buying before the sale ends on October 12.
  42. small appliances
    The Very Best Personal BlendersSpace-saving machines for smoothies, dips, dressings, and more.
  43. cookware and utensils
    The 12 Very Best Food-Storage ContainersMake your pantry and refrigerator easier to navigate and food less likely to spoil.
  44. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Eileen Fisher Socks and Spaghetti DustWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  45. coffee
    This Wonderful Self-Heating Mug Is the Cheapest We’ve Seen ItIt would make a great gift too.
  46. trust me i should know
    Everything I Learned After Talking to Over 50 People About Their TablesOur kitchen and dining writer on her top-line observations on hundreds of recommended plates, bowls, flatware, glassware, linens, and more.
  47. tabletop week
    The Best Candlesticks, According to Designers and Candle ObsessivesA way to add a bit of elegance to your home — even without candles in them.
  48. tabletop week
    The Best Tapered Candles, According to Designers and Candle ObsessivesWatch them slowly drip down over the stretch of a dinner party.
  49. tabletop week
    The Best Platters and Serving Bowls, According to Cool PeopleYour food is worthy of a nice presentation.
  50. small appliances
    5 of the Very Best Microwave OvensWhether you want to reheat leftovers or actually cook in yours, there’s a model for you.
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