Kitchen & Drinks

The tools I reach for in my own kitchen. A chef knife, a nugget ice maker for chewable ice, a milk frother for London fogs at home, compostable plates strong enough for steak.Everything here earned a spot on my counter before it earned a review.

Kitchen & Drinks

OTOTO Bonesy Skull Glass Tumbler That Works Past Halloween

OTOTO sent me this skull glass tumbler with a bamboo lid and two glass straws. It’s made for spooky season, and I’ve kept using it all year.
Kitchen & Drinks

Grill Light for Blackstone and Weber Owners Who Cook Late

My sister tested this Coinicxcel grill light on her Blackstone. It shuts off when you close the lid and pops onto a magnet. Measure your handle first.
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My Red Tea Organic Rooibos With a Smooth Light Flavor

My Red Tea organic rooibos brews a pretty red cup in 3 to 4 minutes, with a light, smooth flavor and no bitterness. It’s single origin, USDA Organic and naturally caffeine-free.
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MAX’IS Mug with a Hoop: A Fun Gift for Basketball Fans

The MAX’IS Creations Mug with a Hoop is a 16 oz basketball mug. I filled it with popcorn and cheese balls, took my shots, and found it sturdier than I expected.
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ENZO Crimson Harvest Tea: Caffeine-Free Berry, Year Round

ENZO sent me their Crimson Harvest herbal tea to try. Smooth, deep berry, caffeine-free, and not bitter, with one knock to know before you order.
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Brio Bottom Loading Water Dispenser: Quietest We’ve Owned

We bought the Brio bottom loading water dispenser after a few loud ones. It’s the quietest we’ve owned, and there’s one sound to plan around.
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Enzo Jasmine Green Tea Pearls That Don’t Go Bitter

Enzo sent me these hand-rolled jasmine green tea pearls. I overpoured badly and it still came out smooth, light, and floral. Low caffeine, one ingredient.
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GUSTO Deli Containers I Wash and Reuse Like My Grandma Did

GUSTO sent me 48 sets of deli containers in three sizes. I filled one with water and shook it hard. Here’s what happened, and the thing that bugs me.
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The Instant Matcha That Went From Meh to a Recurring Order

MUZ Tea’s instant milk green tea is 15 Thai sachets at 60 calories a cup. The first sip read as too light, then it grew on me into a recurring order.
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Oria Cook Glass Salad Bowl Set: Big Enough to Host

This thing came out of the box looking like a centerpiece. I tested the Oria Cook 5.7L glass salad bowl set to see if it holds up past pretty.