How to Tell When Feta Is Bad

& Dreams of a Gearhead [START FREE TRIAL]( or [LOG IN]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [FIND RECIPES ›]( July 12, 2024 [A collection of recipes from this newsletter]( [A collection of recipes from this newsletter]( What’s New at ATK [Feta]( How to Tell When Feta Is Bad [Plus, best practices for extending this cheese’s lifespan. Read more →]( I Swallowed a Cherry Pit. Is That Bad? [There is cyanide in cherry pits, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should panic. Read more →]( A Note From Our Test Cooks [The Best Dutch Ovens]( A Gear Head Can Dream [Hannah Crowley's Headshot]( [Hannah Crowley]( Executive Editor, ATK Reviews You might think, as a professional kitchen equipment reviewer for the past 13 years, that I have every kitchen tool my heart desires. But even I have a wishlist, and I’m primed (sorry) for Prime Days this year, July 16 and 17. What’s on my list? I already have [three cast-iron Dutch ovens]( in various sizes. But I have my heart (or rather my back) set on [a lightweight Dutch oven](. Cast-iron pots are heavy . I have to remind myself to lift with my knees when I pull mine out. I want an easier-to-maneuver everyday pot. Our overall lightweight winner by [All-Clad]( is a stunner and if it goes on serious sale, I’m investing. I’m also keeping an eye out for [our Best Buy from Tramontina]( it has a smaller cooking surface but costs way less, and if it’s reduced even more? I could be swayed. I also have several items I always buy when they go on sale. I use them for hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, or last-minute presents. - [GIR Jar Spatulas]( – So useful, so many cute colors. A fun gift with a jar of jam. - [Nordic Ware Naturals Quarter Sheet Pan and Lid]( – I love a classic half sheet pan, but I find myself reaching for this smaller size more frequently. Likely because I’ve basically shunned [my oven for my toaster oven]( these days. The [eighth sheet pan]( is great, too, for toasting nuts, heating up leftovers, and using as kids’ plates. - [Nordic Ware Naturals Big Batch Pan]( – I simply must rave about this new pan. It’s basically a deep-dish sheet pan; you can use it for roasting veggies or meats, Detroit-style pizza, or a million other things. But when combined with the [Nordic Ware Naturals Half Sheet Cover]( (which also fits the regular half sheet-sized pan) it turns into the perfect storage container, and this is where it really shines for me. In the last month alone I’ve used this duo to transport frosted cookies to a barbecue, store cleaned rhubarb, hold sandwiches for a tea party, and pack up supplies for a beach picnic. What’s on your list? May the sales be with you, Hannah Members get every recipe, review, and video. Get instant access to everything from the most trusted cooking experts. [Start your 2-week free trial](. 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