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Everything You Need To Make Circus Bakery's Glazed Cinnamon-Cardamom Rolls

You may not be strolling along the Seine. But you can make Paris's favorite pastry du jour with these tools.

The Best Whisk for Soft Peaks of Whipped Cream and Silky Pan Sauce

We tested 9 top-rated whisks to find the best one for light, airy egg whites and thick, creamy puddings.

The Kitchen Gear Our Editors Bought This Month

An innovative salt cellar, a compost bin for summer produce scraps, and a crock for soft butter lovers.

You Should Dump Your Kitchen Sponge and Use These Scrubbers Instead

Sponges are gross. What’s the alternative? After a lot of research, we found one (or two) clear winners.

S'well Water Bottles Finally Have a Top That's Easy to Drink From

You can now drink from it one handed!

I Tried This Salad Chopping Tool to See If I Could Kick My Sweetgreen Habit

Can artful salads at home be fast and casual when you own this fast-casual restaurant tool?

Silpat Baking Molds Make Your Cakes Look Like They Came from a Bakery

We tested mini loaves, muffin molds, and even madeleine pans to find out if these silicone baking molds had advantages over the old metal standbys.

The Best Stylish But Inexpensive Cutlery Sets for Amateur Entertainers

Want to have beautiful place settings but can't spend hundreds (or thousands!) of dollars on cutlery? These sets are the answer.

Trash Bags You'll Have a Crush On (and 4 More Products the Epi Staff Bought This Month)

Crunchy chile condiments. Old-fashioned herbs. And a book that rethinks American food.

The CoffeeSock Makes Great Coffee and Saves the Earth at the Same Time

Did we mention that it also saves you money?

This Cooling Rack Makes Everything Crispy (No Frying Required)

Striving for crispy chicken cutlets and french fries? You could invest in a deep-fryer. Or you could simply buy this common $12 tool.

The Best Stovetop Pressure Cooker for Old-Fashioned Purists

In the Age of Instant Pot, is the stovetop pressure cooker still a useful and relevant tool? We tested 5 top-ranked models to find out.

The $20 Tool That Can Keep Your Kitchen Cleaner

Grease splatter begone!

Why You Need a Cast-Iron Grill Pan at Home (And How to Use One)

You don't need a backyard to have a cookout this summer. By using your grill pan the right way, you can get the stuff barbecue dreams are made of.

The Best Ice Cube Trays for Big Ice, Little Ice, and Ice That's Just Right

They'll keep your drinks ice-y cold (and also keep them from tasting like frozen lasagna).

5 Kitchen Tools to Buy on Sale This Weekend

Snag some of our favorite products at a discount!

What Epicurious Editors Bought In March

Rice cookers that change the weeknight dinner game. Milk frothers you can stash in your purse for cappuccinos anywhere and everywhere. Here's what's in our shopping cart this month.

5 Kitchen Tools to Buy on Sale This Weekend

Instant Pot sale alert!

10 Ways to Get Plastic Out of Your Kitchen

Keep your family and the planet in good health with these plastic-free bags, boxes, and wrappers.