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Plus: Some excellent kitchen deals [Try a new gadget]( [A vacuum sealer sealing a bag of nuts.]( Michael Sullivan Three reasons our kitchen experts think you might need a [vacuum sealer]( - If you want to extend the shelf life of food: Vacuum sealing removes most of the oxygen around food, slowing the deterioration process. - If you frequently buy or store food in bulk: Vacuum sealing provides a far more secure way to portion and package it than using containers, plastic wrap, or zip-top bags. - If you want an easy way to store fruits and vegetables at peak ripeness: Freeze and vacuum-seal fresh summer berries to bake pies in the middle of winter. [Here are our three favorites→]( We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›]( [Your next cooking project]( [Two sous vide machines, a pot of water, and a bowl of eggs.]( [Master a sous vide machine]( [A sous vide cooker]( lets you cook foods slowly and precisely to the perfect temperature—think custardy eggs, effortless medium-rare steak, and falling-apart pork shoulder. (Need inspo? [Check out these recipes]( [An overhead shot of several sliced pizzas.]( [Turn your home into a pizzeria]( After making more than 50 pizzas, 24 flaky croissants, and 10 loaves of rustic bread, we think [this baking stone]( is the best choice for preparing crisp pizza, crusty bread, and golden pastries. [Several espresso machines.]( [Pull espresso shots like a pro]( Home baristas will appreciate [our top espresso machine pick](. It’s fast and easy to use, and will impress both beginners and pros with its consistent shots and silky frothed milk. [Upgrade your kitchen on the cheap]( [The Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker CE251.]( [Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker CE251]( [Deal price: $70]( | Street price: $80 RedCard holders save an extra 5% Our pick for the best cheap coffee maker consistently brewed the hottest, best-tasting coffee among the machines we tested. [Buy now from Target]( [The Gracula Garlic Crusher.]( [Gracula Garlic Crusher]( [Deal price: $18]( | Street price: $25 Plop a few cloves of garlic into the base, pop on the top, and twist at the neck for easy mincing. [Buy now from Amazon]( [The Utopia Towels Kitchen Bar Mops (12-pack, white).]( [Utopia Towels Kitchen Bar Mops (12-pack, white)]( [Deal price: $12]( | Street price: $15 With clipped on-page coupon In our tests, these kitchen towels absorbed spills with ease, wiped up messes well, and held up to extensive runs through the washer and dryer. [Buy now from Amazon]( For more deals on our picks, check out the [Wirecutter Deals page](. [View email in browser]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for Wirecutter’s Newsletter. Getting too many emails from us? To stop receiving Top Picks, [unsubscribe](. 
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