Can a knife be too sharp? Get to know your gear.

500+ expert tips and 400+ product recommendations (so you can shop smart!) [America's Test Kitchen] [View in a Web browser]( Shop smart for gear you want, and be a power user of gear you own. [New Release! Kitchen Gear: The Ultimate Owner's Manual]( [Order Now]( Dear home cook, We love kitchen gear here in the test kitchen, so I’m excited to introduce [Kitchen Gear: The Ultimate Owner’s Manual](. This comprehensive field guide to your kitchen is the brainchild of Lisa McManus and Hannah Crowley, who lead ATK Reviews, a team of eight cooks and equipment specialists who test everything from knives and skillets to outdoor pizza ovens and air fryers. This book is the best resource for home cooks who want to get the most out of their gear, choose wisely while shopping for new equipment, and pick out the perfect gifts for friends and family who love to cook. [Equipment being tested]( So, why trust Lisa and Hannah’s recommendations? First, America’s Test Kitchen never accepts advertising or freebies so that our reviews are unbiased and independent. Second, our reviews team pushes equipment to extremes with rigorous, methodical tests. (Of course they had to fry hundreds of eggs to find out which nonstick skillet is worth the investment). Third, they’re honest. They’ll tell you what they use at home and what they like to give as gifts. A refreshing twist in a hype-filled world, they’ll tell you when something is not worth your money or counter space. [Inside spread]( Every dedicated home cook knows that well-made tools are just as important as best-in-class recipes. Order Kitchen Gear today for $27.99 (a 30% savings!) to learn how to keep your gear in top condition, and shop smart for equipment upgrades, wedding and housewarming gifts. Happy cooking! [Jack Bishop’s Signature] Jack Bishop Chief Creative Officer How many skillets do you really need? Kitchen Gear has that answer and more. [Order Now]( How & Why We Test [1] Kitchen gear must serve the user. A “good” tool isn’t necessarily the one with the most bells and whistles—it’s the one that works for you. We highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each piece we test so you can find the product that best fits your needs, no matter what your cooking goals are. [Comparing baking mats and parchment paper]( [2] Original research over brand marketing. We buy all the equipment we test and never accept freebies or advertising. Whether we’re reviewing wooden spoons or the trendy gadget you’re seeing all over TikTok, you can be sure that our opinions are our own. [Lisa and Hannah in the kitchen]( “When it comes to kitchen tool recommendations, I do not trust anyone implicitly. Luckily, Lisa and Hannah are the type of testers who show their work. They don’t just tell you what tools you need, but in signature ATK style, why they work and how to get the most out of them.” — J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, author of The Food Lab and The Wok [3] Functionality over aesthetics. A pretty pan quickly loses its appeal if it doesn’t cook evenly or if it’s impossible to clean. That’s why we prioritize function, ease of use, durability, and value far above aesthetics. [4] Longevity over disposability. Whether we’re talking pricey high-end blenders or humble spatulas, we look for pieces that will continue to perform for a long time to come—not end up in a landfill in a few months’ time. Is a knife block just a waste of counter space? Kitchen Gear has sharp answers for all your questions. [Order Now]( Inside Kitchen Gear Creative DIY solutions. This book offers creative ways to use what you have as substitutes for specialized equipment you don’t have and shows you how to use single-task tools for multiple purposes. [DIY alternatives to single-use gadgets, and more uses for common gadgets]( Test your knowledge. Take our “Are You a Gearhead?” quiz to show off how much you know—or to find out what you still need to learn—about kitchen gear. [Are You a Gear Head? Quiz and study guide]( Shop smarter. Lisa and Hannah offer 400+ recommendations about what equipment they use at home, what they give as gifts, and how to choose the gear you really need. Get more out of your gear. Kitchen gear is an investment, so use the 500+ expert tips in this book to maximize its full potential and care for it so it lasts. Comprehensive buying guide. A handy reference at the back of the book simplifies choosing the best piece of equipment. Use our list of our recommended and “best buy” equipment to make purchasing decisions. [ATK Recommended Equipment]( Are one-task tools worth it? Kitchen Gear has an answer. [Order Now]( Understand Your Gear, Cook Better Cast Iron and Carbon Steel Pans What do you mean cast-iron and carbon-steel pans do the same thing? Can you supplement the iron in your diet by cooking in cast-iron? Do you need to season your cast-iron pan? Can your rusty old cast-iron or carbon-steel skillet be salvaged? Kitchen Gear answers these questions and more in depth so you can choose the right equipment for your cooking needs. Plus, with recipes such as our Cast-Iron Pan Pizza, you’ll learn techniques to make great food with these kitchen workhorses. [Cast iron skillet pages]( [Real Talk with Lisa]( Satellite Ovens Sometimes heating up your main oven is overkill. The right countertop helpers can take over a lot of smaller oven tasks. [Smart ovens and air fryer toasters?! Kitchen Gear boils it down.]( On Board A good cutting board can be the difference between uncomfortable, awkward food prep and a truly enjoyable prepping experience. [Wood, bambo, plastic, or . . . glass? Kitchen Gear reveals all.]( What Happens to All the Equipment That We Test? The gear tested in our kitchen doesn’t go to waste. We hold onto it for at least a year, which gives us an opportunity to photograph and film it and do any necessary follow-up testing. When that year is up, we give it away to our colleagues so that nothing goes to waste. [ATK reviews team]( Great cooks need worthy gear, and our reviews team takes recommending it seriously. Trust Lisa McManus and Hannah Crowley to share honest opinions based on rigorous testing so that you have the knowledge and expertise to care for the gear you own and add to your collection. Kitchen Gear is your field guide to thoughtful kitchen purchases. [Do you really need all that equipment? Kitchen Gear is your guide to what is and isn't worth it. Order Now.]( [View the web version]( of this email. This offer expires October 10, 2023. All prior sales excluded. No substitutions. [Forward this email]( to a friend. 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