Foodal’s Top Tools for Baking Bread

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Are you ready to dip your toes in making bread from scratch? Not sure how to begin, or what to buy? Our guide to the top tools will provide everything you need, to ensure that you’re prepped and ready to go. From those staple necessities to the finer luxuries, we’ve got it all covered. Read more now.

7 of the Best Roasting Pans: What to Look For and How to Choose

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Large and sturdy, a good-quality roaster is a versatile piece of cookware for daily use and for entertaining. They’re ideal for cooking large proteins, assorted veggies, and one-pan meals or stews as well. Read our guide to the best roasting pans to learn about all the features and materials, and choose your favorite.

Foodal’s Favorite Cookbooks and Food Reads for Holiday Gift Giving

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Which delicious reads are on your holiday shopping list? Cookbook and culinary enthusiasts will love our roundup of top picks for the holiday season, and they’re perfect for gifting. For the citrus lover, world traveler, cooking newbie, or seasoned chef, there is something for everyone in our list. Read more now.

Top Holiday Gift Ideas for the Food and Drink Lover

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Looking for a holiday gift to delight the food lover in your life? You’ve come to the right place! From edible or drinkable treats to subscription boxes to must-have appliances, utensils, gadgets, and more, we’ve got it all and we’re eager to share. Learn about our top picks and where to find them now on Foodal.

Decoration Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Table

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Thanksgiving is the best opportunity to decorate a beautifully themed table that displays the delicious food you’ll be serving while also showing your appreciation for your loved ones. From big centerpieces to small napkin holders, you have so many options to consider. Take a look at some of our favorite ideas now.

Foodal’s Guide to Choosing a Wooden Salad Bowl

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Are you shopping for a beautifully designed wooden serving bowl to spiff up your salad presentation? Check out our guide to help you pick the best product. You’ll discover that they are not all made with the same materials. Learn about the various kinds of wood used, and the different styles available. Read more now.

The Vitamix 5200 Standard Blender: A Vital Tool for Any Kitchen

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Ready to make a serious investment in a high-quality blender? The Vitamix 5200 Standard Blender should be one of your top choices. Every busy kitchen needs a powerful blender for your all your pureeing, crushing, and grinding needs. We’ll explain why you can’t live without this popular powerhouse here.

7 of the Best Pots for Cooking Lobster, Crab, and Clams

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​​For family dinners or entertaining a crowd, serving up a big dish of mixed seafood or steamed shellfish is always a favorite. And for the finest flavors, showiest presentation, and deluxe dining fun, you need the best kitchen equipment. Check out our top choices to find the best pot for cooking seafood and shellfish.

Mannkitchen Pepper Cannon Review

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Do you want to upgrade your pepper grinder? Are you determined to find a tool better than what is available at the grocery store? With its efficient grinding capabilities and wide range of coarseness settings, the Pepper Cannon from MANNKITCHEN may be exactly what you need. Read Foodal’s full review now.

The Smoothest Slice: How to Choose the Best Mandoline

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With so many different styles, choosing the best mandoline can be an overwhelming task. From safety to slicing variety, there are many needs to consider. But we’ve done the research so you don’t have to! Read about our top picks for basic and multi-use slicer models to help determine which tool is right for you.

The Best Salt and Pepper Mills: 7 Top Picks Reviewed

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Are you tired of endlessly searching for salt and pepper mills that actually work? Don’t like the disposable options from the supermarket? Read Foodal’s guide now and learn about our best-rated models among those available today. We’ve collected the info you need to make an informed decision, all in one place.