Hoover’s WindTunnel Air: Multi-Purpose Vacuum
We confess- we've always wanted to have a wind tunnel. It'd be a great way to test out gear, put outdoor stuff like tents and clothing through some gale-force simulated storms. Although today's product...
View ArticleNemox Gelato Chef 2200: Amazing Ice Cream, Easy
You don't have to be a serious ice cream lover to enjoy the recent trend of artisan gelato- interesting flavors and amazing textures, made from fresh ingredients. But despite wider...
View ArticleDanby Counter-top Dishwasher: Compact Cleaning
Living in New York City has plenty of advantages- but one of the downsides is that many apartments don't come with a dishwasher. Often, there isn't enough space, but even in the rare instance...
View ArticleSodastream Revolution: The Best Home Carbonator Yet
We've been looking at a bunch of bar gear lately, and today's gadget might seem like a bit of an odd fit. But it's a great addition to any kitchen, and especially to any potential...
View ArticleJura ENA Micro 9 One Touch: Automatic Espresso And More
The best home appliances take complicated things and make them simple. And creating espresso can be pretty complex indeed- the best machines simplify the process of getting water to a...
View ArticleTurkey Carving With Wusthof Chef’s Choice Electric Sharpener
This year, we didn't just have our collection of knives and cutlery to wield on Thanksgiving day.We chopped and sliced and diced with our chef's knives, and put the paring knives to work too, trimming...
View ArticleSodaStream Source: Sleek Redesign For A Kitchen Favorite
Mayor Bloomberg may have looked great during the recent hurricane, his image definitely improved thanks to his excellent ASL translator. But we haven't forgotten about his "war on soda". It's not a...
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Krups XP2280: Sweet Caffeine Machine
We've found a new morning routine. Some of the staff like espresso, and others like coffee- and being aficionados, we like to use our own grounds from local roasters. We take the beans and grind them...
View ArticleCuisinart ICE-100: Make Your Own Ice Cream And Gelato!
There is one thing that I love more than anything in the world, and that is ice cream! My father used to refuse to buy ice cream when I was little, because I would come home from school and just polish...
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Capresso’s Coffee a la Carte: Cup Or Carafe
There are as many ways to make coffee these days as there are days in the month. We've tried many or most of them- from the classic French press to the modern Aeropress, from Turkish-style to Chemex....
View ArticleMr. Coffee Café Barista Espresso Maker: Surprisingly Good!
The real trick to making great espresso and espresso-based drinks is pressure. We're not talking about the kind that leads your barista to make your latte as quickly as possible, but the kind that...
View ArticleOster Versa: This Blender Roars
If you've been to a smoothie shop, you've probably noticed their blenders: hefty, solid square bases with large pitchers and plenty of power. Compared to your normal home blender, it's not even a...
View ArticleCapresso EC50: Solid Espresso In A Small Package
We've been on the hunt for a home espresso and cappuccino maker all year. After trying out multiple machines, such as the Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista Espresso Maker and the Jura ENA Mirco 9 One Touch, we...
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Baratza Encore: A Great Entry-Level Espresso Grinder
If you're making espresso at home, you already know how important it is to get a fine, consistent grind for your coffee. In fact, it's the single most critical thing you can do to effect the quality of...
View ArticleEnjoy Your Own Private Wine Cellar With Cuisinart
Have you ever looked inside your refrigerator and realized that the bulk of the items inside were wine bottles? We have. They can take up a lot of space, and what's more, need different temperatures...
View ArticleBionaire Ultrasonic Humidifer: No More Dry Air
It's not only during the winter that humidifiers can come in handy. In fact, our air conditioning makes our offices seem quite dry, especially in contrast to the humid outdoors. If you're suffering...
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Rancilio Silvia: Serious Espresso At A Reasonable Price
If you've got a caffeine habit- and we mean multiple espressos or espresso drinks a day- then it might be time to start thinking about brewing your own rather than paying through the nose at a coffee...
View ArticleCelebrate Your Coffee Independence: Keurig Rivo 500
Whether you're a coffee fanatic or an espresso connoisseur, it's likely that a lot of your caffeine intake comes from (and a bit of your paycheck goes) to a coffee shop. But you don't have to stick...
View ArticleCelebrate Your Coffee Independence: Keurig Vue 500
Whether you're a coffee fanatic or an espresso connoisseur, it's likely that a lot of your caffeine intake comes from (and a bit of your paycheck goes) to a coffee shop. But you don't have to stick...
View ArticleWaring Pro MX1000R: A Blender For The Professionals
If you've ever tried to make smoothies at home with a typical blender, you've probably seen first hand the difference in results. Your typical juice shop has a high-end blender that can crush ice...
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