Wilder Davies
Staff Writer, Commerce
Wilder has been testing and reviewing appliances for home kitchens since 2019. Beyond the world of kitchen equipment he writes about cookbooks, culinary history, gardening, and design. He has a soft spot for giant kitchen timers, tiny mandolines, and growing houseplants from his kitchen scraps. Before joining the team, he was the associate partnerships editor at TIME, and a fact checker for 5280 magazine in Denver.
34 Holiday Gifts the Epi Team Is Giving This Year
Baking tools, funky mugs, and the best crunchy nut butter.
41 Foolproof Gifts for People You Don't Really Know
Never get caught with that lame gift basket again.
Dealing With a Smoky Oven Spill? Put Some Salt on It
This little trick will make sure your next pie-baking marathon doesn’t set off the fire alarm.
I Can't Do Thanksgiving Without a Multi-Channel Kitchen Timer
Set the timer for your turkey, green beans, and stuffing—all in one place, and labeled.
The Best Kitchen Stocking Stuffers
Skip the gift cards this year—these spicy, sweet, handy, and festive gifts are perfect for everyone left on your list.
Have a Picky Toddler? Give Them A Knife
We talked to an expert about how to teach children knife skills from an early age—and why that could be beneficial for picky eating.
Make Alcoholic Seltzer On Tap (and On the Go) with This Tool
It’s called the uKeg Twist, and it’s vying for an invite to your next camping trip.
The Best Time to Order Seeds Is Actually Right Now
Or whenever you’re thinking about them, really.
The Best Pizza Cutters for Pizza and Beyond
Making pizza at home? You’ll need the proper cutting tool. We’ve got answers for you.
This Little Tool Helps You Turn Recycled Paper Into Flower Pots
The perfect way to start seedlings.
Lingering Kitchen Smells? Go for Incense Over That Candle
Nobody falls for that linen breeze.
Here's Why You Might Need More Than One Pepper Grinder
Do you use more than one type of pepper?
Chicken Powder Is Your Quick Ticket to Pure, Complex Chicken Flavor
It's got the depth of flavor you'd expect from a stock that simmered for hours.
This East Fork Pottery Sale Is the First of Its Kind—and It Won’t Last Long
Discounted on-trend dinnerware? Count us in.
These Wool Placemats Put All My Other Placemats to Shame
They're durable and easy to clean—and they look great.
Save Cupboard Space With These Expandable, Compostable Sponges
These sponges are made of vegetable cellulose and come compressed, dried, and tightly packed—so a 12-pack of them takes up the space of a single conventional sponge.
These Comfy Guest Slippers Keep My Shoes-Off House Clean
Offer an olive branch to the shoes-on crowd.