The Well-Equipped Cook: Our Editors’ Favorite Reviews from 2021

Here's what we enjoyed testing, photographing, and editing. [America's Test Kitchen]( [The Well-Equipped Cook. A weekly newsletter from your favorite unbiased tasters and testers.]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [recipes]( [product reviews]( [Equipment guides]( [gear heads]( Our Editors’ Favorite Reviews from 2021 [SEE EQUIPMENT GUIDE]( [Our Editors’ Favorite Reviews from 2021]( [Carolyn Grillo. Associate Editor, ATK Reviews] What is the [best knife sharpener]( Are [rice cookers]( and [multicookers]( worth their hefty price? In 2021, our Reviews team answered those questions and many others. This month, we asked each team member to tell us what they enjoyed testing, photographing, or editing the most during the past year. Several editors from the team picked cleaning products: our [favorite innovative dish drying rack]( and [winning dustpan and brush set]( both make a world of difference in busy kitchens. Marissa Angelone, our art director, enjoyed bringing our [picnic baskets]( story to life. And in one of the most memorable tests of the year, Miye Bromberg teamed up with the Lexington Fire Department to fry countless turkeys on her quest to find [the best turkey fryer](. [A Soda Maker]( Must-Have of the week A Soda Maker The best soda makers carbonate water quickly, easily, and effectively. We highly recommend four models that we tested. Our team’s newest editor, Valerie Li Stack, is particularly excited about the most stylish model in our lineup: “In our household, we used to go through three cartons of canned seltzer in the course of a week. When I saw Aarke, I knew it’d be a game changer and that we would be able to make unlimited seltzer without having to recycle the cans.” [Read more ›]( [Aarke Carbonator III]( OUR WINNER: Most Stylish Model Aarke Carbonator III Ease of Use: ★★½   Performance: ★★★   Design: ★★★   [BUY NOW]( FREE FOR TWO DAYS Related Recipes [Double Lemon-Lime Soda]( [Fresh Strawberry-Rhubarb Soda]( [Digital All Access: 12,000+ Best-Ever Recipes, Free Shipping in our Shop, Mobile App, 8,000+ Product Ratings, Online Cookbook Collection. Join now and save 33%. TRY IT FREE FOR 2 WEEKS ›]( Explore More Featured Products [Marissa’s Pick: Teakhaus Square Marine Board with Juice Canal]( Teakhaus Square Marine Board with Juice Canal “As a person who lives in a one-bedroom apartment, I love cute and efficient kitchen equipment, and this board is both petite and lightweight. Whether I’m cutting up an apple for a snack or mincing a few garlic cloves, I always reach for this mini cutting board.” –Marissa Angelone, Art Director [Buy It Now ›]( [Kate’s Choice: Swig Stemless Wine Cup (12 oz)]( Swig Stemless Wine Cup (12 oz) “When you’re at an outdoor party, packing a picnic, or simply hanging on the back deck with a book, you want something that will keep your wine chilled and prevent it from spilling. These cups work well and are comfortable to drink from and hold.” –Kate Shannon, Deputy Editor [Buy It Now ›]( [Spice Storage Solutions, Bamboo Steamers, Backpacking Stoves, Reusable Plastic Cups]( [SEE ALL THE EQUIPMENT]( [The Baking Equipment You Need to Make the Best Baked Goods This Holiday Season]( Gear Heads The Baking Equipment You Need to Make the Best Baked Goods This Holiday Season The holidays are all about gathering with friends and family—and eating. For the best festive homemade treats, such as pies and cookies, you’re going to need some quality baking equipment to get the job done. Hannah and Lisa are here to show you their favorite rolling pins, pie plates, measuring cups, spatulas, and more to make the best baked goods this holiday season. [Watch now ›]( [EXCLUSIVE DEAL! Save up to 30% on our Highest-Rated Items from ThermoWorks. ThermoWorks Pop-Up Sale. 24 Hours Only! BUY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.]( More equipment guides [A Complete Guide to Slow Cookers]( [A Complete Guide to Slow Cookers]( [Made to Measure]( [Made to Measure]( [Icon] Reviews you can trust The mission of [America’s Test Kitchen Reviews]( is to find the best equipment and ingredients for the home cook through rigorous, hands-on testing. 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