ROB MCCARTHY

I spent the last three months running fried chicken, french fries, and onion rings through eight top-selling deep fryers in my home kitchen. The goal was simple: figure out which models actually deliver restaurant-quality results without turning cleanup into a nightmare. After roughly 90 pounds of potatoes and 40 pounds of chicken, I have a … Read more

I have been cooking on portable induction cooktops for the better part of three years now, and I can tell you firsthand that these compact machines have completely changed how I approach everyday cooking. Whether I need a quick boil for pasta, a low simmer for homemade marinara, or an extra burner when hosting friends, … Read more

Finding the best electric woks can completely change the way you cook at home. Our team spent three months testing countertop models from Nuwave, VEXMAECY, Starfrit, and others to find which ones actually deliver that smoky, high-heat flavor you expect from a restaurant stir-fry. If you have ever tried stir-frying on a regular electric coil … Read more

I have spent the better part of three months cooking everything from frozen fries to whole roast chickens in eight different air fryer ovens. My kitchen counter looked like a small appliance showroom, and my family ate more crispy food than any household reasonably should. But that is how you find the best air fryer … Read more

Our team spent six weeks testing eight different drinking glasses sets across three households, putting each one through daily dishwasher cycles, accidental drops, and Sunday dinner parties. After 312 pours of water, juice, cocktails, and iced coffee, we found clear winners that actually live up to their Amazon ratings. The best drinking glasses sets balance … Read more

I have a confession: I used to drink my morning pour-over from whatever chipped mug was clean. Then I spent three months rotating through 27 different coffee mug sets in my kitchen, weighing each one, dropping a few on tile (accidentally), and timing how long my coffee stayed drinkably hot. The difference between a forgettable … Read more

I bought my first cast iron teapot on a trip to Portland about six years ago, and it completely changed how I brew loose leaf tea at home. That tetsubin kept my sencha piping hot for nearly an hour after steeping, and the enamel interior meant I never had to worry about rust. Since then, … Read more

I still remember the morning I opened my cabinet and pulled out a dish rack with a cracked plastic base. Water had been pooling for weeks. That moment sent me down a rabbit hole of testing the best dish drying racks I could find, so you don’t have to learn the hard way. Our team … Read more

Finding the best camping tents for your next outdoor adventure can make or break the entire trip. I have spent the last several months testing camping tents across different terrains, weather conditions, and group sizes to figure out which ones are actually worth your hard-earned money. From quick weekend getaways with the family to solo … Read more

After dragging 8 wheeled coolers across beaches, gravel campgrounds, and tailgate lots for 90 days, our team found the YETI Roadie 32 Wheeled Cooler is the best wheeled cooler for most people. It pairs solid NeverFlat wheels with YETI’s ColdLock gasket and ice retention that hit 4 days in 90 degree heat. If you want … Read more