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1 week ago | foodandwine.com | An Uong

Credit: Food & Wine / Getty Images Kitchen towels can sop up spills, handle hot pots and pans, or serve as a trivet. This versatile tool is so essential to cooking that we believe you can never have too many of them. That’s why we were delighted to find an incredible deal on this 30-pack of chef-loved cotton dish towels.

1 week ago | seriouseats.com | An Uong

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. As a professional kitchen gear tester, my utensil crock is constantly overflowing with wooden spoons and silicone spatulas. In an effort to reduce my use of black plastic (and refine my utensil collection in general), I recently replaced my old, melted spatulas with an Earlywood wooden scraper. After using it every day for the past six months, I can confidently say I’m never looking back.

1 week ago | foodandwine.com | An Uong

Credit: Food & Wine / Getty Images Summer is fast approaching, and so are its heat waves. It’s important to stay hydrated, but recent research revealed that microplastics in bottled water may have long-term health effects. According to a 2025 study, ditching single-use plastic water bottles could reduce microplastic intake “from 90,000 to 4,000 particles per year.” Instead, use a reusable stainless steel or glass water bottle.

1 week ago | seriouseats.com | An Uong

Lodge cast iron cookware has landed top marks in our rankings across Dutch ovens, grill pans, skillets, and more. It also doesn’t hurt that the brand’s products are quite affordable, like this versatile reversible griddle that’s consistently on sale for $35. Lodge cookware simply stands the test of time and daily use. We gathered 13 items—all for $40 or less—including the best cast iron skillet and grill pan. Grab some new pieces for your Lodge collection, starting at just $8.

1 week ago | foodandwine.com | An Uong

Credit: Food & Wine / Getty Images As we enter peak outdoor cooking season, it’s time to fire up the gas grill or wood smoker. If you spent all winter daydreaming about tender ribs with a side of corn on the cob, now’s your time to shine. Pro chef and pit expert Rodney Scott, arguably the face of Southern barbecue, is already two steps ahead with a newly launched Target Good & Gather collab that delivers Southern flavors right to your cookout.