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The Best Creamy Peanut Butter
by Lesley Stockton
We tasted 15 smooth-style peanut butters and recommend four that were the cream of the crop.
The Best Counter-Depth Refrigerators
by Rachel Wharton
A counter-depth fridge is shallower than a standard-depth model and can make your kitchen feel more streamlined and spacious. But it may cost a bit more.
The Best Gins
by Lesley Stockton
We tasted 12 London Dry gins, mixing up martinis, Negronis, and gin and tonics to find our five favorites.
Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.
by Gabriella Gershenson, Anna Perling, and Wirecutter Staff
These gift baskets offer the best combination of taste, presentation, and value we’ve found, and we think they’ll delight recipients year-round.
The Best Vegan Ice Cream
by Mace Dent Johnson
We tried 35 pints of vegan ice cream from 16 ice cream brands. We loved nine of them, including flavors from Jeni’s, Van Leeuwen, and Trader Joe’s.
The Best Ice Cream Sandwiches
by Rachel Cericola
We all scream for ice cream—but when it comes to ice cream sandwiches, these choices had us screaming the loudest.
How to Clean Produce
by Mace Dent Johnson
Cleaning produce should be part of your cooking routine. Vinegar and presoaking help, but the musts are simpler: Scrub thoroughly, rinse with cool water, and dry.
The Best Canned Negroni, Margarita, and Moscow Mule
by Nick Guy
We tried several ready-to-drink classic cocktails— margaritas, Moscow mules, and Negronis—to find the best ones for summer sipping.
The Best Vanilla Ice Cream
by Marguerite Preston
Vanilla may be the most basic ice cream, but there is surprising variety among the options in the freezer aisle. We tasted 16 and found two favorites.
The Best Olive Oil You Can Buy at the Store
by Michael Sullivan
We taste-tested 15 bottles of widely available extra-virgin olive oil. Here are our favorites.
The Best Blanco Tequilas
by Emma Janzen
We tasted 24 blanco tequilas neat and mixed them into margaritas and other cocktails to find our 12 favorites.
The Best Frozen Pizzas
by Mace Dent Johnson
We tried 26 frozen pepperoni and cheese pizzas and picked our favorites, in styles ranging from rising crust to deep dish to Neapolitan.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month With These Delicious Asian Snacks
by Marilyn Ong
In honor of APAHM, we taste-tested dozens of snacks from all over Asia and the Pacific Islands. Here are our favorites.
Hop Water Isn’t Trying to Be Beer. That’s Why We Like It.
by Ben Keough
Haven’t heard of hop water? Here’s why your seltzer needs a kiss of herbal, piney, citrusy goodness—and which brands to look out for.
The Best Instant Coffee, Ranked
by Michael Sullivan
We taste-tested 10 brands of instant coffee. Here are our favorites.
The Best Chicken Broth and Stock You Can Get in the Store
by Lesley Stockton
We tasted 15 store-bought chicken broths and stocks and found a huge range in quality, with a few that rose above the rest.
The Best Canned Tomatoes
by Michael Sullivan
We taste-tested over 25 cans of widely available whole peeled tomatoes. Here are our favorites.
The Best Boxed Chocolates
by Gabriella Gershenson, Lesley Stockton, and Haley Sprankle
We’ve taste-tested 36 brands of chocolate since 2014, and we found six delicious, luxurious boxes that make perfect gifts.
7 Cheap(ish) Things to Step Up Your Meal Prep
by Gabriella DePinho
Get into the groove of planning ahead with these inexpensive kitchen essentials.
This Delicious Chocolate Is Great for Baking and Snacking. And It’s Safe for People With Nut Allergies.
by Katie Okamoto
Guittard’s Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bars are a godsend. I’d choose them over any other supermarket chocolate even if I didn’t have a severe peanut allergy.
Gifts You Can Get at the Grocery Store
by Rose Maura Lorre
’Tis the night before Christmas and you still need a gift? Your local supermarket has great stuff for everyone on your list.
This Excellent Reusable Grocery Bag Fits in Your Pocket
by Elissa Sanci
Baggu’s range of tote bags (including a reusable grocery bag that holds 50 pounds) are seemingly indestructible, incredibly spacious, easy to clean, and even easier to carry.
Kids With Dietary Concerns Can Feel Excluded on Halloween. Here’s What to Have on Hand for Them.
by Rose Maura Lorre
For picky eaters, kids with allergies or diabetes, or just a change of pace, these sweets can make more trick-or-treaters feel happy and included on Halloween.
25 Simple Tools and Practical Tips for Cutting Down Food Waste
by Katie Okamoto and Anna Perling
These tools and strategies for reducing food waste skip the guilt trip and focus instead on a holistic approach to cooking.
The Best Teas We’ve Tasted
by Alexander Aciman
From iced herbal teas to strong black brews, here are the best teas according to Wirecutter’s obsessive staff.
How to Keep Your Produce Fresh for Weeks (Hint: It’s Not Always in the Fridge)
by Lesley Stockton
Here’s how to pick the produce items that will last the longest and how to store them smartly for weeks.
Expert Tips for Freezing Food and Reducing Food Waste
by Anna Perling and Katie Okamoto
We have the best freezer containers, plus expert advice on saving money and reducing waste by getting the most from your freezer.
Our Favorite Things From Costco
by Wirecutter Staff
To help you navigate the store’s vast offerings, Wirecutter staffers assembled a list of their favorite Costco purchases.
I Love Coffee, but I Gave It Up for MudWtr. Don’t Make My Mistake.
by Ben Keough
Wirecutter’s resident coffee nerd grudgingly set it aside for a week to try MudWtr, a mix of tea, cacao, spices, and powdered mushrooms. Here’s what he found.
Egg Prices Are Exceedingly High. Buying Chickens Is Not the Answer.
by Rose Maura Lorre
Our resident chicken experts balk at the idea that a backyard coop can offset egg costs. Here’s why you should raise chickens only if you’re ready to commit.
Our Favorite Things From Trader Joe’s
by Wirecutter Staff
From irresistible chips and dips to super fast meal-prep staples, here’s what our staffers always stock up on when shopping at Trader Joe’s.
There’s a Sriracha Shortage. Try One of Our Favorite Condiments and Spreads Instead.
by Connor Grossman
Looking for a sriracha substitute? From hot sauce to hoagie spread to chili oil, these are the condiments Wirecutter’s obsessive staff loves.
The Best Instant Noodles, According to Chefs, Cookbook Authors, and Ramen Fanatics
by Anna Perling
We asked seven chefs, ramen reviewers, cookbook authors, and noodle makers to tell us their favorite instant noodles, and then conducted our own taste test.
The Truth About Trendy Products: A Review of Magic Spoon Cereal
by Mark Smirniotis
You may have seen Magic Spoon cereal pop up in your targeted ads. Here’s what we thought of the zero-sugar, high-protein breakfast food.
The Best Coffee Subscriptions, According to Wirecutter’s Obsessive Staff
by Ben Keough
Wirecutter staffers talk about the coffee beans they get delivered on the regular.
I Always Have Slices of This ‘Shark Tank’ Pizza in My Freezer
by Leah Finnegan
This coal-oven pizza comes from Brooklyn and never gets gummy.