Susanna Zuyeva

I love fresh juice. But I got tired of loud electric juicers. They take up too much space. They’re hard to clean. And they cost a lot to run. So I tried manual juicers instead. I tested three different models for 30 days. I squeezed oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits every single day. This guide … Read more

I love hosting dinner parties. But storing my fine china was always a nightmare. Chips, cracks, and dust were constant problems. I decided to test three popular dinnerware storage containers. I wanted to find the best one. I packed dishes. I moved boxes. I stacked them. I even dropped one (by accident). This guide shares … Read more

Our Top Picks After testing three different automatic pot stirrers over six months, I found clear winners for different needs: Best Overall: StirMATE Automatic Pot Stirrer GEN 3 – Perfect for home cooks who want hands-free stirring without breaking the bank. Best for Commercial Use: Anbaochi 40L Food Mixer – Built like a tank for … Read more

I’ve been smoking meat for over eight years now. Last summer, I decided to test three popular electric smokers under $500. I wanted to see which one really delivers the best value. I spent three months testing these smokers. I cooked ribs, brisket, chicken, and turkey in each one. I tracked temperatures. I timed cook … Read more

I love Turkish coffee. The rich aroma. The bold taste. The foam on top. But here’s the thing. You can’t make real Turkish coffee without the right grind. I tried using my regular coffee grinder. It didn’t work. The grind was too coarse. My coffee tasted weak. So I started testing Turkish coffee grinders. I’ve … Read more

I love a good martini. There’s something special about sipping a cold cocktail from a beautiful glass. But here’s the thing. Not all martini glasses are the same. I learned this the hard way. I bought cheap glasses that broke easily. Some glasses made my drinks warm too fast. Others were hard to hold. So … Read more

Our Top Picks After weeks of testing kitchen torches in my home kitchen, I found three models that really work. Here’s what I picked: Best Overall: TBTEEK Butane Torch – Easy to use, safe, and works great for everything. Best Value: Tencoz Blow Torch – Cheap but good. Perfect if you’re new to kitchen torches. … Read more

Our Top Picks After weeks of hands-on testing, here are my top three whipped cream dispensers: Best Overall: EurKitchen Professional Aluminum – Great value, easy to use, lifetime warranty. Best Premium: SimCoker Stainless Steel – Built like a tank, dishwasher safe, perfect dispensing. Best for Variety: Otis Classic – Extra tips and colored grips, commercial … Read more

Our Expertise I’ve been making sushi at home for over 15 years now. What started as a fun weekend project turned into a weekly tradition in my kitchen. I’ve tested dozens of sushi kits. Some were great. Others ended up in my donation pile. For this guide, I spent three months testing these three kits. … Read more

Our Top Picks After testing these graters for over three months, here’s what I found: Best Overall: Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater Most reliable suction base Sharpest blades that stay sharp Best value at $26.97 Best for Heavy Use: Cambom Rotary Cheese Grater Handles large volumes easily Three blade options included Great for meal prep Best … Read more