Air fryers
Ninja AF181 vs Cosori TurboBlaze vs Instant Pot Vortex vs Cuisinart vs Gourmia
Our pickNinja AF181
Kitchen & Dining
Our reviews, head-to-head comparisons and buying guides for Kitchen & Dining on amazon.com.
Comparisons
Coffee makers
Keurig K-Duo, Hamilton Beach FlexBrew, and Ninja CM401: Coffee showdown
Our pickNinja CM401
Reviews
27OctAir Fryer
Ninja AF181 review: A real kitchen workhorse
The Ninja AF181 is a fantastic choice for families who need to get dinner on the table quickly without sacrificing quality. It earns its keep with a generous 6.5-quart capacity and reliable performance, though it does take up a fair bit of real estate on your counter.
16OctCoffee Maker
Keurig K-Duo Gen 2: Two brewers, one footprint
This machine is perfect for folks who want the speed of a pod brewer and the volume of a traditional carafe without hogging the whole kitchen counter. It is a sturdy, versatile workhorse that makes decent coffee, though some users have reported early technical hiccups with the water sensor. If you value counter space and variety, it is a solid pick.
02OctPantry Organization
Vtopmart Pasta Containers review: stop losing your noodles in the back of the pantry
These containers are a solid choice for anyone tired of digging through dark, deep cabinets for a box of spaghetti. They offer a great seal and horizontal layout, though you will need to wash them by hand to keep the plastic in good shape.
27SepEspresso
Breville Barista Express review: finally a pro machine without the bank heist
This machine is a solid workhorse for anyone tired of paying five bucks for a latte. It excels at delivering café-quality results from whole beans, though it does require a bit of a learning curve and consistent cleaning to keep running well.
08JulGalleySlaveFreedom
Faster Than a Speeding Supper: The Instant Pot That Earned My Grudging Respect
This stainless steel spaceship landed in my kitchen and actually earned its keep. I guarded my cast iron like a hawk, but the Instant Pot Duo Plus? It makes dinnertime chaos surrender faster than my dog drops a shoe. Saves time and space, even if the control panel looks like mission control.
28MayDough Wrestling
Ninja Artisan Pizza Oven: A $300 Lesson in Humility
Listen here, folks. I’ve baked more crusts than I’ve had hot dinners (mostly because I burn dinner), and this Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven is either a dang miracle or a $300 paperweight—depending on whether you’ve got the patience to wrangle it. It makes pizza fast, but only if you don’t mind looking like a dough-handed rookie in the process. What We Liked 👍 3-minute pizza? More like m
22Mayice emergency
EUHOMY Ice Maker: Because Waiting for Ice is for Chumps
The EUHOMY Countertop Ice Maker is like that friend who promises to show up early but arrives fashionably late—except it at least delivers on the ice. It's got some quirks, but if you're tired of filling ice trays like some sort of medieval peasant, this gadget might just save your sanity. What We Liked 👍 Fast ice in 6 minutes Portable with a handy handle Qu