Cover story · Cookware
17-Piece and 12-Piece Granite Nonstick Cookware Sets Compared
Two granite nonstick sets, one big and one lean, and the reviews that show where each one gives out.
Independent kitchen reviews
Kitchen gear, read closely
30 reviews of 102 pans, scales, containers, mugs and more from 26 kitchen brands. Each one weighs the specs against what buyers report, and ends with who should buy it and who shouldn't.
Our picks this month
Four products we would buy again
Departments
Find reviews by what you cook with
Cookware5 reviews · 14 products
Bakeware & Baking Tools4 reviews · 12 products
Small Appliances3 reviews · 7 products
Kitchen Tools4 reviews · 17 products
Food Storage & Meal Prep3 reviews · 12 products
Kitchen Organization3 reviews · 11 products
Dinnerware & Serveware3 reviews · 11 products
Mugs & Drinkware3 reviews · 12 products
Aprons2 reviews · 6 products
Cookware
Cookware
Pan sets, skillets, roasters, Dutch ovens and canning pots.
Cookware · 2 products
17-Piece and 12-Piece Granite Nonstick Cookware Sets Compared
Two granite nonstick sets, one big and one lean, and the reviews that show where each one gives out.
Cookware · 3 products
Three Hybrid Stainless Nonstick Pan Sets, Read and Compared
Three hybrid sets promise stainless strength with easier release. Buyer reviews show where each one sticks, rusts or holds up.
Cookware · 2 products
Enameled Cast Iron Cookware: Full Set or Single Dutch Oven?
A seven-piece red set or one cream-white pot: which enameled cast iron is worth lifting onto the stove?
Reviewed in cookware
Baking
Bakeware & Baking Tools
Muffin and loaf pans, cutters, racks, decorating and proofing gear.
Baking · 3 products
CAKETIME Silicone Muffin Pans Reviewed: Regular, Mini, Muffin Top
A regular set, a steel-framed mini pan and a muffin top set, compared by cup size, sag and cleanup.
Baking · 3 products
Biscuit Cutters, a Donut Cutter and Cake Rings Reviewed
Three round stainless steel tools, one brand: which one earns a drawer slot, and which one has a catch buyers keep mentioning.
Baking · 3 products
Sheet Pans and Cooling Racks: Aluminum, Wire and Enamel Compared
Two aluminum pans, two wire racks and an eight piece enamel set, read closely for what bakers need: flat pans, fitting racks and easy cleanup.
Reviewed in baking
Appliances
Small Appliances
Blenders, juicers, fryers, a pizza oven, grills and kettles.
Appliances · 3 products
Magic Bullet Personal Blender, 17-Piece Set and Upgrade Kit
Three Magic Bullet buys, from the base-and-cups starter to a cups-only add-on, and what the brand states about which parts fit which base.
Appliances · 2 products
Compact or Double Basket: Choosing an Electric Deep Fryer
Two Pukomc fryers, one with a 1.5 liter pot and one with two 3 liter baskets, compared on size, controls and what the brand leaves unsaid.
Appliances · 2 products
PIEZANO Countertop Pizza Oven and 3-Piece Kit Reviewed
A 12-inch electric pizza oven and the three-piece kit made for it, read for specs, buyer ratings and what the pages promise about fit.
Reviewed in appliances
Watch the gear
See it before you read it
Short videos from the brands' own product pages, so you can see the size and how each piece works.
Tools
Kitchen Tools
Scales, thermometers, shears, knives, utensils and gadgets.
Tools · 4 products
Kitchen Scales Compared: Escali Digital, Glass and Dial
Four Escali scales, three designs and one clear split: big capacity, fine readout or no batteries at all.
Tools · 3 products
Escali Meat Thermometers Compared: Probe, Folding, Wireless
Three Escali thermometers answer three different cooks: the quick check, the rechargeable pocket tool and the long roast you leave alone.
Tools · 5 products
LIVINGO Kitchen Shears Reviewed: Five Pairs and Sets Compared
Five LIVINGO shears, one forged pair that comes apart, and one poultry shear we would pass on: here is what the specs and buyers say.
Reviewed in tools
Storage
Food Storage & Meal Prep
Glass and plastic containers, jars, carriers and vacuum bags.
Storage · 4 products
Glass Meal Prep Containers: Four Snap-Lid Sets Compared
Two single-compartment and two three-compartment glass sets, judged on the part that fails first: the lid.
Storage · 4 products
Glass Food Storage Sets for the Fridge, Freezer and Lunch Bag
A 24-piece set, a pair of big rectangles and two Snapware picks, compared on sizes, lids, care rules and what buyers report.
Storage · 4 products
Vacuum Sealer Bags and Rolls: Four Syntus Types Compared
Precut bags, rolls, a cutter box or zipper bags: which Syntus type suits your sealer, your freezer and the way you store food.
Reviewed in storage
Organizing
Kitchen Organization
Under-sink and pull-out organizers, racks, trays and bins.
Organizing · 4 products
Best Under-Sink Organizers: Fit, Pipes and Cabinet Size
Two REALINN racks, a Ukeetap pair of drawers and a silicone mat, judged on the question that matters most: will it fit your cabinet?
Organizing · 3 products
REALINN Pull-Out Cabinet Shelves and Microwave Stand Reviewed
A pull-out base shelf, a pull-down spice rack and a drawer stand for the microwave, each judged on the one measurement that decides if it fits.
Organizing · 4 products
Four Drawer and Counter Organizers for Cluttered Kitchens
An expandable silverware tray, a rotating mug tree, two silicone drying mats and a wooden lazy susan, sized up by the inch.
Reviewed in organizing
Gallery
From buyers' kitchens and product pages
Photos buyers attached to their reviews, next to the brands' own shots. Tap any one to see it large.
Tableware
Dinnerware & Serveware
Dinnerware sets, bowls, coasters, trivets and serving pieces.
Tableware · 3 products
Best Stoneware Dinnerware Sets for Four: Three Reactive-Glaze Picks
Three reactive-glaze stoneware sets for four people, compared on plate sizes, care rules and what buyers say about them.
Tableware · 4 products
Pasta, Ramen and Dipping Bowls Reviewed: Four Sizes, Four Jobs
From a 54 oz ramen bowl to a 2.1 oz soy dish, here is which bowl fits which meal, and which one to skip.
Tableware · 4 products
Stone, Steel and Iron: Thirstystone Coasters and Holders Compared
Four Thirstystone pieces for sweating glasses and hot mugs, judged on absorbency, staining, chips and how well each holder fits.
Reviewed in tableware
Drinkware
Mugs & Drinkware
Mugs, tumblers, glass cups, pitchers and carafes.
Drinkware · 4 products
Four Character Mugs From Silver Buffalo, Compared for Gifting
Each mug is a gift for a fan first and a cup second, so we sorted them by size, care rules and how buyers say the finish holds up.
Drinkware · 4 products
Glass Cups With Bamboo Lids and Straws: Four Sets Compared
Four sets of can-shaped glass cups with glass straws, compared on size, lids and how well buyers say they survive daily use.
Drinkware · 4 products
Glass Pitcher, Carafe Set and Dispenser Reviews: Four NETANY Picks
Four ways to serve cold drinks, from a fridge-door carafe to a two-gallon party dispenser, and which one fits your table and your fridge.
Reviewed in drinkware
Aprons
Aprons
Canvas chef aprons and aprons bought by the dozen.
Aprons · 4 products
Canvas Aprons for the Kitchen: Four AFUN Styles Compared
Three cross back canvas aprons and one polyester bib, read against each other, with notes on fit, washing and who should pass.
Aprons · 2 products
Bulk Aprons for Home and Hosting: Bib and Server Sets Compared
A dozen polyester bib aprons against three cotton waist aprons, and the jobs each one suits.
Reviewed in aprons
Brands
The 26 kitchen brands we cover
Every brand gets a page with what it makes, its reviewed products and their ratings.
- AFUNCotton canvas aprons with cross-back straps, in 12 oz and 16 oz cloth and a tool-apron cut.4 reviewed
- CAKETIMESilicone bakeware: muffin, loaf and cake pans with and without metal frames, candy molds, trivets and drying mats.4 reviewed
- COOKER KINGHybrid stainless cookware with a patterned nonstick surface: fry pans, sauté pans, woks, pots and roasting pans.3 reviewed
- DeloveCanning funnels, kitchen funnel sets and long stirring spoons.1 reviewed
- EscaliKitchen scales from compact digital to mechanical dial, and a long line of meat, candy, fridge and wireless thermometers and timers.7 reviewed
- FamiwareReactive-glaze stoneware: dinnerware sets, pasta and ramen bowls, mugs, platters, butter dishes and small serving pieces.5 reviewed
- Granite WareSpeckled enamel-on-steel roasters, canners, stock pots, bean pots, coffee boilers and bakeware.6 reviewed
- HOMBERKINGBorosilicate glass food storage and meal prep containers, and glass cups with bamboo lids.5 reviewed
- HULISENStainless baking and griddle tools: biscuit and donut cutters, cake rings, cookie stamps, flour sifters, burger presses and mug trees.5 reviewed
- Kitchen AcademyInduction-ready cookware sets in granite, ceramic, hammered and enameled cast iron finishes, plus stoneware and bone china dinnerware.5 reviewed
- LIVINGOScissors for many jobs. Its kitchen line covers forged and titanium-coated shears, meat and poultry shears.5 reviewed
- Magic BulletPersonal blenders and the parts around them: cups, blades and bowls, plus a mini juicer, combo blender and dessert maker.3 reviewed
- Mozeat LensSmall household finds. The kitchen ones include jar spatulas, number cake molds, proofing cloths and liners.3 reviewed
- NETANYGlass cups, pitchers, carafes, beverage dispensers and small glass jars, with pantry baskets alongside.6 reviewed
- PIEZANOA 12-inch electric countertop pizza oven with a stone deck, and an accessory kit made for it.2 reviewed
- Prep NaturalsGlass and plastic meal prep containers in one, two and three compartments, and a few prep tools.2 reviewed
- PukomcCountertop appliances (deep fryers, an indoor grill, a juicer, a kettle, an ice cream maker) and sensor trash cans.2 reviewed
- REALINNUnder-sink and pull-out cabinet organizers, pull-down shelves and a microwave stand.5 reviewed
- Silver BuffaloLicensed character drinkware and dishes: ceramic mugs, ramen bowls, tumblers, espresso stacks and glass jars.5 reviewed
- SnapwareFood storage with four-latch lids in glass and plastic, plus carriers for cupcakes and deviled eggs and cereal dispensers.2 reviewed
- SODAYGranite nonstick cookware sets, including pack-flat sets with detachable handles.1 reviewed
- SyntusVacuum sealer bags and rolls, slow cooker and roaster liners, aprons and cake decorating gear.6 reviewed
- ThirstystoneAbsorbent sandstone and marble coasters, coaster holders, stone and cork trivets, serving boards and small tabletop pieces.5 reviewed
- UkeetapKitchen organizing pieces: expandable silverware trays, under-sink pull-outs and mats, plus prep gadgets.3 reviewed
- Umite ChefUtensil sets, mixing bowls, enameled cast iron Dutch ovens, cookware sets, knives and flatware.5 reviewed
- VITEVERParty and pantry basics: glass and plastic cups, disposable cutlery, serving trays, portion cups, jars and spice racks.2 reviewed
The desk
Five writers, one kitchen each
Each writer covers one corner of the kitchen and reads every product page, care note and buyer review in it. Nobody on the desk tests products by hand. We say who a product suits, who should skip it and why.
Questions
Before you start shopping
How are Kitchenery reviews made?
Each review reads the brand's product page and instructions, the specifications and buyer reviews, and puts the products side by side. Nobody on the desk tests products by hand, and each review says so. Read how we review.
Where do the prices and ratings come from?
Prices come from our regular updates and can lag behind a change. The price you pay is the one at checkout. Ratings, star breakdowns and buyer photos come from the product pages and buyer reviews. How prices are updated.
Do brands pay for a good verdict?
No brand pays for a review, a verdict or a place on the page. Several of our 30 reviews end with “we don't recommend it” for a product. Buy buttons open the product on Amazon, where you see the current price and place the order. Our disclosure.