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Natalie Wilkinson

Natalie Wilkinson

    Natalie Wilkinson is a writer and a foodie. Her background in operations management gives her a unique edge in assessing the quality and functionality of kitchen appliances. A simple philosophy guides her reviews: She looks for kitchen tools that save time and make life easier.

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    How to Make a Sourdough Starter, According to the Experts
    Getting your sourdough starter right is half the battle. Learn how to make a sourdough starter so your bread actually rises.
    Updated April 29, 2025
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    You’ll Fall in Love with These 10 Gorgeous Napkin Folding Ideas
    Impress your guests with these 10 napkin folding ideas that are easier than they look. Perfect for any dinner party or holiday table!
    Updated April 29, 2025
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    10 Savory Cocktails to Bring the Heat This Summer
    This summer belongs to savory cocktails that taste like they were built for 95 degrees. Unapologetically salty, spicy, or umami-rich.
    Updated April 13, 2025
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    Health & Wellness
    The Best Meal Prep Lunch Boxes for Nutritious Homemade Food
    Pack healthy and delicious meals in the ideal lunch box! Find out the top-notch meal prep lunch boxes of 2025 to bring your homemade food anywhere.
    Updated April 10, 2025
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    Ingredients
    My Vanilla Extract Has Been Steeping for 6 Months—Is It Worth the Wait?
    Making vanilla extract from vanilla beans takes patience. After six months, I opened my jar—here’s what no one tells you about the process.
    Updated April 10, 2025
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    Health & Wellness
    The Best Bamboo Cutting Board to Upgrade Your Kitchen
    Want to keep your kitchen equipped with cutting boards galore? Discover why a bamboo cutting board is a perfect addition to your kitchen in 2025.
    Updated March 31, 2025
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    The Best Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder for a Modern Kitchen
    Searching for some of the most popular electric salt and pepper grinders of 2025? Click here to read about your options to spice up your kitchen.
    Updated March 31, 2025
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    Breakfast
    The Easiest Way to Cook Bacon at Home – No More Greasy Pans!
    If you’re still frying bacon in a pan, it’s time to switch things up. Here’s how to cook bacon in the oven the easy way.
    Updated March 17, 2025
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    Cookware
    Why I’m Switching to Ceramic Cookware (And You Might Want to Consider It Too)
    Ceramic vs nonstick—both have their perks, but I’m leaning toward ceramic. Here’s what’s making the switch feel like a good move.
    Updated March 3, 2025
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    Cooking Scallops for the First Time? Here’s How to Do It Right
    If you’ve never cooked scallops before, don’t worry. Here’s how to cook scallops with a simple method to get them just right.
    Updated March 3, 2025
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    The Best Kitchen Organizers to Keep Your Cooking Space Efficient
    Keep your cleaning supplies, cans, pots, and pans tidy and accessible with the best kitchen organizers on the market in 2025.
    Updated February 24, 2025
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    Tea
    I Found the Best Spearmint Tea (and Some Pretty Close Contenders)
    Explore revitalizing and soothing spearmint tea that invigorates your senses and promotes relaxation. Find your perfect cup today.
    Updated February 24, 2025
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    7 Best Kitchen Compost Bins for Richer, Healthier Soil
    Those banana peels and coffee grounds you toss? They’re superfoods for your garden! Plants grow stronger and flowers bloom brighter with kitchen compost.
    Updated February 24, 2025
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    Coffee
    7 Best Instant Coffees of 2025 That Taste Delicious
    My friend took a sip of my coffee, paused, and asked, "Why does it taste so good?" I smiled, letting her enjoy a few more sips before revealing my secret.
    Updated February 24, 2025
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    6 Best Tea Infusers to Brew the Perfect Cup Every Time
    Did you know a tea bag can release 11.6 billion microplastics? With a tea infuser, you know exactly what's steeping in your cup.
    Updated February 24, 2025
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    Small Appliances
    5 Best Automatic Espresso Machines With Grinders (3x Faster, 0x the Effort)
    Espresso 3x faster with 0x work—all at the touch of one button. You need an espresso machine that does all the work for you.
    Updated February 24, 2025
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    How to Make French Vanilla Coffee Creamer at Home
    This homemade French vanilla coffee creamer is super customizable and easy to make with just three ingredients!
    Updated February 4, 2025
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    Coffee Vegan
    How to Make Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
    S vegan pumpkin spice coffee creamer that's sure to get you in the mood for fall and all the cozy things that come with it.
    Updated February 4, 2025
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    Coffee
    Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee: What’s the Difference?
    Whether you prefer the mellow flavor of cold brew or the traditional taste of iced coffee, this blog helps you choose the perfect chilled beverage.
    Updated February 1, 2025
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    Dinner Time
    Prepare Your Tastebuds: The Ultimate Guide To Curing Meat
    This helpful guide teaches you how to make delicious cured meats at home. Perfect for foodies looking to expand their culinary skills.
    Updated February 1, 2025