Kitchen & Dining

We tested insulated food jars from Thermos, Stanley, Hydro Flask and more to find which keep soup hot till lunch, and which sizes fit real lunch bags.

We tested eight beverage coolers for temperature hold, noise and fit, from a quiet 120-can home-bar fridge to a genuine built-in undercounter unit.

We tested reusable cups, shakers, and disposable packs to find leak-resistant salad dressing containers for lunchboxes, meal prep, and parties.

We tested kid lunch boxes and bags for leakproof compartments, easy latches, portion fit, and cleanup, so you can pick one that comes home empty.

Which carbon steel pans stay flat on electric stoves and build non-stick without rust or flaking? Picks from budget to premium.

We tested six cast iron skillets for searing, frying, and oven work. The Lodge 10.25-inch is our pick for most kitchens — here’s when to size up.

We tested pre-seasoned skillets side by side to find the easiest first cast iron: one that fits your burner, releases food sooner, and forgives mistakes.

We tested enameled cast iron skillets from Le Creuset, Cuisinart, and more to find the best for searing, oven use, and everyday frying.

We scrubbed skillets, griddles and Dutch ovens to find the chainmail pads, brushes and handled scrubbers that lift stuck food without stripping seasoning.

We tested cast iron, glass and universal skillet lids. The Lodge cast iron lid is our pick for braising; glass and two-packs cover everything else.

We tested ceramic sets on induction ranges to find ones that heat evenly, release cleanly and hold up, plus the best space-saving pick.

We compared nonstick, ceramic, and stainless sets for gas ranges, focusing on even heat, secure handles, easy cleanup, and long-term value.