Susanna Zuyeva 
Our Top Picks After weeks of testing, here are my top choices: Best Overall: Ninja BN701 Professional Plus – Perfect balance of power and price Best Value: H-Duka 1400W Blender – Amazing quality for under $60 Best for On-the-Go: Ninja BN751 DUO – Comes with travel cups All three blenders cost less than $100. All … Read more
Best Quiet Blenders for Home Use: I Tested 3 Top Models in 2026 Our Top Picks After weeks of testing, here are my top choices: Best Overall: WantJoin Quiet Blender – The most silent with best power Best Value: Black+Decker Quiet Blender – Great price and good noise control Best for Power: Hamilton Beach Professional … Read more
Our Top Picks After months of testing, here’s what I found: Best Overall: Vitamix Propel Series 750 This one wins for most people. The preset programs make life easy. The low-profile design fits under cabinets. The 2.2 HP motor is powerful. Best Value: Vitamix 5200 This classic model does everything you need. It costs less. … Read more
Our Top Picks After six months of daily cooking tests, here are my winners: Best Overall: Astercook 23-Piece Set – Perfect for families who need space-saving storage Best Performance: SENSARTE 13-Piece Set – Superior heat distribution and the most durable coating Best Budget: Kikcoin 16-Piece Set – Great value with all the essentials you need … Read more
Our Top Picks After weeks of testing in my kitchen, here are my top three Kiritsuke knives: Best Overall: Fanteck 9.5″ Damascus Kiritsuke – Sharp, beautiful, stays edge longer. Best Value: Aisyoko 8″ Kiritsuke – Great price, performs well, stunning Damascus pattern. Best Premium: Kimura 8″ Kiritsuke – Made in Japan, lifetime warranty, professional grade. … Read more
Our Top Picks After weeks of testing these Damascus steel kiritsuke knives in my home kitchen, I can finally share which ones actually work. Best Overall: KYOKU Kiritsuke Chef Knife 8.5″ – The sharpness and balance are unmatched. Best Value: Kitory Damascus Kiritsuke 8.5″ – Amazing quality for under $30. Best for Skilled Cooks: FINDKING … Read more
Our Top Picks After using these knives daily for six months, here are my top recommendations: Best Overall: KYOKU Kiritsuke Chef Knife. Superior edge retention Premium Damascus steel Best balance and comfort Best Value: SHAN ZU 8 Inch Japanese Chef Knife. Incredible price point Sharp out of the box Great for beginners Most Beautiful: HEZHEN … Read more
Our Expertise I work as a home cooking enthusiast and product reviewer. I’ve tested more than 150 chef knives in that time. My background includes culinary training and hands-on experience with Japanese knife-making techniques. I understand blade geometry, steel types, and heat treatment processes. For this guide, I spent three months testing these Kiritsuke knives. … Read more
Our Top Picks After weeks of testing, here are my top three hand blenders: Best Overall: ZKBHOME 1100W Immersion Blender – Powerful, versatile, and affordable. Best Budget: OVENTE HS565B Hand Blender – Great value with solid performance. Best Premium: Braun MultiQuick 5 MQ505 – Top quality with proven technology. Each of these blenders performed well … Read more
Our Expertise I’ve been testing kitchen blenders for the past six months. Every morning starts with a smoothie in my house. I blend at least twice a day. I work from home. My kitchen is my lab. I’ve crushed ice, blended frozen fruits, made soups, and even ground coffee beans. I’m not a professional chef. … Read more