The 11 Best Slicing and Carving Knives for the Home or Pro Kitchen

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For some serious oohs and ahhs at your next dinner party, carve your roast or turkey at the table with a slicing knife designed for the task. You’ll love how the flexible blade creates smooth, made-to-suit portions just like a professional chef would. We’ve done the testing for you– get all the details now on Foodal.

13 of the Best Vacuum Sealers to Preserve Food at Home

Vacuum Sealing the Leftovers | Foodal.com

Would you like to have a smart and easy way to extend the shelf life of fresh produce, deli items, frozen foods, and even dry goods? A good vacuum sealer can do all these things – which helps with your food budget too. Get all the details on what to look for and our recommendations on the top models right here.

Foodal’s In-Depth Guide to Top Rated Pressure Canners: 5 Great Brands Reviewed

Foodal's In-Depth Guide to Top Rated Pressure Canners

Preserving your garden’s harvest, or seasonal produce when it comes on sale, is just flat-out smart. A pantry full of jams and jellies, chutney and pickles for the year is economical, you get to control what goes into the foods you eat, and it’s fun to produce them as well. You can produce a variety of low-acid foods, including garden veggies, fish, poultry, game, and meat. And while they make look a little complicated, they actually have a simple design and are easy to use. Get the whole story now!

9 Best Petty and Kitchen Utility Knives for the Home or Pro Kitchen

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For hands-on convenience, the petty, or utility knife, performs a variety of cutting tasks with deft efficiency. Lightweight and agile, they can be used for hand-held work like peeling or carving garnishes, and they also perform well on the cutting board for chopping and slicing tasks. Read our detailed review here.

Slice Your Way to Perfection with a Japanese Sujihiki Knife

Long, thin blades, scalpel-sharp cutting edges, and outstanding aesthetics rank Japanese sujihikis among the best of slicing and carving knives. Renowned for their hard steel and cutting performance, some adaptations now make them more suitable for the Western market. Read all about these cutting-edge beauties here.

Bread Knives: Serrated Sensations For the Home Cook

The Best Bread Knife for Your Home | Foodal.com

A good bread knife is a versatile blade that makes slicing loaves, tomatoes, and other foods a joyous exercise. But inferior ones create the opposite experience – mountains of crumbs, torn and ripped bread, or massive, uneven slices are all common results of blades with poor designs and cheap materials. Join us for a look at how these sawtooth sensations work, what types of serrations are best, how to sharpen them, and our recommendations for the models that give the best performance – and value!

The 9 Best Slow Cookers and Crock-Pots on the Market Today

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Ready to save time and money with the one-pot convenience of a slow cooker? These appliances turn budget ingredients into gourmet meals, with quick prep and cleanup. But which type is best for you? Manual, programmable, or locking, our recommendations will help you find the best model for your needs. Read more now.

11 of the Best Toaster Ovens for Your Home Kitchen and Why You Need One

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Toaster ovens have gone through considerable changes in their history. Today’s models can offer a variety of pre-set functions, infrared elements, convection fans, a rotisserie, bake, broil, and steam functions. Oh, and they still make toast. Join us now for a look at 11 of the best and the features that make them so.

The Best Full-Sized Gas BBQ Grills for Your Patio or Backyard

The Best Full-Sized Gas BBQ Grills for Your Patio or Backyard | Foodal.com

With the arrival of nice weather, our minds naturally turn to outdoor grilling. It’s fun, easy, and economical. But if your old BBQ isn’t up to snuff, you’ll be stuck in a hot kitchen instead of playing outside. The good news is, we’ve reviewed six of the best gas grills on the market for you – in all price ranges. Plus, we cover other topics including liquid propane and natural gas, infrared grilling, and calculating heat flux, so you can enjoy an outstanding grilling season!

The Best Kitchen Knife Sets: Slice Your Way Into Cooking Today!

How to Choose the Best Kitchen Knife Sets | Foodal.com

Few things are as important for the home cook, or professional chef, than a good set of knives – they’re invaluable tools essential for the daily preparation of your meals. And while many cooking websites dismiss the idea of buying a set in favor of buying individual pieces, there’s nothing wrong with getting a good set. Providing you know what to look for. Read this guide to find out more now.

How to Choose the Best Wok

How to Choose the Best Wok | Foodal.com

If you love the flavour and ease of stir fry’s, using a wok will allow for the fast frying that is necessary. However, there are many models to choose from. To assist you in making a choice, let’s briefly examine the background of the wok as well as their attributes. We’ll then cover a number of wok reviews that look at both traditional and contemporary variants of this exceptional cooking vessel.

Foodal’s Guide to the Best Nutcrackers

Foodal's Guide to the Best Nutcrackers and Reviews | Foodal.com

Tired of straining your hands to get to those tasty kernels buried deep in their shells? Get a new nutcracker! Want an easy to operate device? Read Foodal’s guide & get cracking now.