Donna Currie

Longmont

Blogger, Cookistry and Columnist at Serious Eats

I love to cook,& bake way too much bread. Columnist @ Serious Eats and food writer at the Boulder Daily Camera. My blog is http://t.co/97CQBQOaw4

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Articles

The 7 Best Electric Knives of 2024

Oct 14, 2024 | thespruceeats.com | Donna Currie

The Spruce Eats / Lecia Landis An electric carving knife can make your life easier when cutting roasts or bigger cuts of meat. It can also simplify slicing bread and cutting up whole fish. Although large carving knives may sometimes do the trick, an electric carving knife is more precise, creating even, clean pieces of whatever you are slicing. Electric knives should be simple to use, comfortable to hold, and easy to clean.
3 Best Slow Cookers, Tested and Reviewed

Aug 14, 2024 | wsj.com | Donna Currie

Slow cookers are the ideal hands-off, safe cooking appliance for foods that would otherwise spend a long time on the stove or in the oven. A busy cook can put food in the cooker before work and come home to a fully cooked meal, or start it at lunchtime so it’s ready for dinner.
The 32 Best Kitchen Gadgets, Tested & Reviewed

Jul 1, 2024 | thespruceeats.com | Donna Currie |Rachel Lee

Good kitchen gadgets make cooking easier and faster. We tested to find the best gadgets on the market, from peelers and zesters to strainers and spatulas.
Happy Pi Day! And We Tossed, Sauced, and Baked Many Pies to Find the Best Pizza Ovens

May 9, 2024 | thespruceeats.com | Jason Horn |Donna Currie

Final Verdict How We Tested Pizza Ovens After researching top-rated pizza ovens from popular brands, including newcomers and tried-and-true favorites, we sent 21 models to our dedicated Lab to test side-by-side. We looked at a variety of price points, sizes, and fuel types, and included both indoor and outdoor models in our testing. Additionally, we sent several pizza ovens to our experienced at-home testers so they could put them through further evaluation in their backyards and kitchens.
These 8 Make the Best Bubbles

May 9, 2024 | thespruceeats.com | Donna Currie |Katya Weiss-Andersson

Final Verdict How We Tested Soda Makers Based on the results of previous testing and extensive online research, we chose 11 soda makers to test side-by-side in our Lab. We used the same water source for everything and made sure the water temperature was consistent from test to test. Additionally, many of the machines in this roundup have been tested in the home kitchens of our product reviewers.
We Tested Almost 20 Ceramic Cookware Sets-Here Are the Best for Your Kitchen

May 9, 2024 | thespruceeats.com | Donna Currie |Bernadette Machard de Gramont

How We Tested Ceramic Cookware Sets We've sent many of the popular ceramic cookware sets directly to the homes of our expert food writers, plus testing many of them in our Lab. Our reviewers spent weeks using them in a home kitchen to see how they stood up to everyday cooking and cleaning. In our Lab, we've assessed cookware with multiple tests including scrambling eggs, warming tomato sauce, making rice pilaf, and more.
We Tested the 11 Best Pepper Mills and Grinders to Spice up Your Meals

Mar 27, 2024 | thespruceeats.com | Donna Currie

There's nothing like freshly ground pepper to top off your meal, but is there really such a big difference between pre-ground and freshly ground peppercorns? Yes, it turns out. Once spices are ground, they start to oxidize, and their aromatics evaporate quickly, so you'll get the most flavor and aroma out of them when they're ground right before you prepare or consume your meal.
Take Your Smoothie to Go With These Lab-Approved Personal Blenders

Jan 9, 2024 | thespruceeats.com | Donna Currie

Editor's Note (January 2024): Our list previously included the BlendJet 2, which was recalled due to safety concerns, according to Consumer Reports. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends customers stop using the blender immediately and contact BlendJet for a free replacement of the base unit. If you're a person who drinks smoothies every morning or takes protein shakes to the gym, a personal blender could be ideal.
The Best Outdoor Grills in 2023 - Buyer’s Guide & Reviews

Oct 17, 2023 | healthykitchen101.com | Luna Regina |Donna Currie

There’s hardly anything better than spending some quality time among family and friends at a backyard barbecue with some beers. But then again, finding the best outdoor grills is harder than it looks if you don’t establish clear expectations. Do you prefer charcoal grills or gas-fueled ones? Where do you plan to set up the grill? How many people will you host? These are just a few questions you have to clarify before making up your mind.
We Found the Best Cinnamon Varieties for All Your Fall Baking

Sep 21, 2023 | thespruceeats.com | Brigitt Earley |Amanda McDonald |Donna Currie

For versatility and overall flavor, you can’t beat Burlap and Barrel's Cinnamon Verum. It’s a high-quality spice that’s perfect for both sweet and savory dishes. But if you prefer using whole sticks, Frontier Co-op Organic Cinnamon Sticks makes a fragrant and flavor product. There are four varieties of cinnamon, but Ceylon and cassia are the two most widely available.